Question:
lap band on 6/24, on stage 2, how much should i eat and how often??

i mostly eat mashed potatoes and pudding because that is all i like. i eat about a 1/2 a cup 3-4 times a day of potatoes and 1 or 2 small puddings....is this enough, to much??? my stomach still growls but i am not necessarily still hungry after this    — jordanty (posted on July 3, 2008)

July 3, 2008
If you are on mushies......you need to pick items that are high in protein.....refried beans with melted cheese......cottage cheese........vienna sasuage........remember that you can no longer pick just the items you like .......you should be eating 1/2 to 1 cup of food three times a day........if you have no restriction then you need to keep full with liquids in between your melas.....do not drink with your meals as it will wash what you eat out of your pouch and you will feel hungry quicker.......take tiny bite and chew till it's mush......you HAVE TO HAVE AT LEAST 65 GRAMS OF PROTEIN A DAY. this is a lifestyle change and you need to limit your carbs....you can have them but spareingly......stay away from breads.....pasta...potatos and use them a a traet......your stomach will growl alot more now but that does not mean you are hungry.......remember that the band is around yout stomach and not your head ...so you will need to still work on issues you had in the past with food......you can generally eat whatever you want but make sure you eat your protein first.....the band is just a tool and it is only as good as you let it be.......so keep your portions in check and make good choices......Pam / Ft Worth Bandster Bites Silverware...... [email protected]
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July 3, 2008
Pam is correct in this matter. WEEK 2: Continue the full liquids and you may start incorporating soft foods, such as oatmeal, eggs etc.
   — dyates2948

July 4, 2008
Must agree, the mashed or any potatoes are a definate no no. If you are allowed soft food, stay with scrambled eggs, cottage cheese etc. Any carbs are definatly no good for you at this point. In order for you to gain the most amount of weight you should restrict yourself to 3oz of protein 3 times a day. Sorry for the bad news..
   — melcha

July 4, 2008
Have to agree, potatoes nd pudding are NOT what is in the lap band nutitional plan. You might want another visit with your nutritionist/dietician to go back over the approved and not approved foods. You need to be eating high protein, then veggies if you have room. Several good suggestions in previous posts.
   — Donna O.