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Okay, We have all heard about all the things you CAN't. Eat on the band . So what is it that you CAN eat ? And when I say " can " I mean foods that dont get " stuck " or " slime " eww!

So fill me in on what lovely things I should fill my fridge with :)

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I am 5 months post op with only a small fill, 0.75cc plus whatever was in my band at surgery and I can eat anything I want. I do not want to ever get to the point where I physically can't eat something. I don't think there is a need for that

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There are a few things I always keep on hand : Chili, canned chicken, oatmeal, Protein Powder, cheese, leafy type salad, yogurt / lite, drinkable smoothy type .........

Each of us end up being a little different with what we can and can't eat. I've been banded almost 2 years, so pretty much get in the groove with my own eating patterns. It takes a little time to get it figured out, but I try to keep variety without crossing that line that would cause me discomfort or other problems.

You are pre-op? I ended up buying way too much liquid type stuff for the post-op requirements, but it's so hard to know. I got a big bottle of apple juice, took one sip post-op, and ended up throwing out the rest because it was way too sweet. I was never a fan of yogurt before the band, but sure did eat quite a bit in that first few months post-op. I still eat it and put in the blender with Protein powder, fruit and ice.

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I can eat pretty much the same things as I could before the band, save for things like really doughy bread. So, while I'm never going to eat deep dish pizza again, once in a great while, I might eat a bit of crisp, thin crust pizza.

In terms of things to have in your fridge, when I was post-op, I spent time making different Soups and freezing them in individual Ziplock containers to take to work as lunch. I put several recipes that I really liked that worked well with my band up on my blog (you'll have to go to the Nov. 2008 posts to find them). These days, I generally keep some lunch meat, cheese and granola bars on hand for quick meals/snacks (a snack turns out to be enough for a meal). eggs are great, too, and I tend to also eat a lot of fish.

I hope that helps! If you haven't done it yet, take your measurements and write them down, and take a bunch of before photos! You will want them later!

Best wishes,

Catherine

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Everything. Limitations only tend to come about when you have a tighter band. Mine is empty, so I eat..everything :)

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There are a few things I always keep on hand : Chili, canned chicken, oatmeal, Protein Powder, cheese, leafy type salad, yogurt / lite, drinkable smoothy type .........

Each of us end up being a little different with what we can and can't eat. I've been banded almost 2 years, so pretty much get in the groove with my own eating patterns. It takes a little time to get it figured out, but I try to keep variety without crossing that line that would cause me discomfort or other problems.

You are pre-op? I ended up buying way too much liquid type stuff for the post-op requirements, but it's so hard to know. I got a big bottle of apple juice, took one sip post-op, and ended up throwing out the rest because it was way too sweet. I was never a fan of yogurt before the band, but sure did eat quite a bit in that first few months post-op. I still eat it and put in the blender with Protein powder, fruit and ice.

Thank you !! im going shopping today so im going to pick up some yogurt ! it was already on my list ! i figured it would go down easy =) oh and i never thought about the canned chicken !! Good idea !! Thanks!

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I can eat pretty much the same things as I could before the band, save for things like really doughy bread. So, while I'm never going to eat deep dish pizza again, once in a great while, I might eat a bit of crisp, thin crust pizza.

In terms of things to have in your fridge, when I was post-op, I spent time making different Soups and freezing them in individual Ziplock containers to take to work as lunch. I put several recipes that I really liked that worked well with my band up on my blog (you'll have to go to the Nov. 2008 posts to find them). These days, I generally keep some lunch meat, cheese and granola bars on hand for quick meals/snacks (a snack turns out to be enough for a meal). eggs are great, too, and I tend to also eat a lot of fish.

I hope that helps! If you haven't done it yet, take your measurements and write them down, and take a bunch of before photos! You will want them later!

Best wishes,

Catherine

Oh thanks!! i def check it out !! Im always looking for new recipes =)

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I CAN eat everything I could eat before the band.

Just have to chew longer :-)

haha i like that !! :P

Can you have a bite of steak or is that like a hugh no no ? i keep hearing any type of beef is hard to digest and just makes you get sick. So thats not a problem if i have to cut it out i just dont want to try it and be sorry i did !!! =)

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haha i like that !! :P

Can you have a bite of steak or is that like a hugh no no ? i keep hearing any type of beef is hard to digest and just makes you get sick. So thats not a problem if i have to cut it out i just dont want to try it and be sorry i did !!! =)

I don't have a problem with steak as long as it isn't dry (I like mine medium rare). I do have to cut it into smaller pieces that I would for chicken and make sure I chew it well but I have never gotten stuck on steak.

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I don't have a problem with steak as long as it isn't dry (I like mine medium rare). I do have to cut it into smaller pieces that I would for chicken and make sure I chew it well but I have never gotten stuck on steak.

Thats good news ! ive heard different things from different people . Im 100% a carnivore so when i hear i couldnt have beef i died a lil inside. lOl

THank you for replying =)

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Thats good news ! ive heard different things from different people . Im 100% a carnivore so when i hear i couldnt have beef i died a lil inside. lOl

THank you for replying =)

Everyone is different with which foods they can/can't tolerate. I can eat anything (including bread)...that doesn't mean I do eat anything - for the most part, I stay away from bread, Pasta, etc because I find that I lose better eating low carb. You will have to see what works for you...

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