Diet suggestions

[BigLW 0]

I had a really hard 24 hours. I am about 6 out from banding and things were going fine, but now I am having trouble with certain foods. I threw up a slice of pizza and some honey roasted peanuts. I am also having trouble with chicken. I am really getting discouraged and am quite paranoid in terms of what I can eat. There are some days that I wonder if I made the right decision.

[screeden 21]

i am assumin 6 wks out? pizza and nuts are not the smartest things to try with the band. you might still be swollen so eating that stuff can make you throw up. have you been filled yet? i get tight right before my period, so i drink warm liquids and creamy Soups with my Protein Drinks. i also swell a little with the fills. i love both pizza and nuts but will not even go there. chicken, if it is dry, then yes it can get stuck. better if it is tender and tiny bites, chew, chew, chew. my doctor says chew each bite 15 to 20 times. try some warm liquids for a day and see if that helps the swelling.

good luck to you and hope it gets better.

[overthemoon00 1]

i had surgery 5/31/11 and im still learning what I can and cant eat. I have problems with chicken and basically all carbs. Its good because now im finding alternatives (healthy). Sometimes I eat a little too much and end up throwing up as well. Its kind of like a slap on the hand! lol I think that its a long learning process but once we get it it wikll be great! My fav thing right now is eating lentils. They are a great source of Protein, filling and easy to go down. Also, tofu is another great find. Hang in there!

[Steffie45 0]

My doc would have a fit if I was trying to eat those foods that early. If you must eat pizza make your own on a tortilla. It is the bread that is usually the problem. I eat alot of Beans and Boca Vegan burgers and Boca Chik'n patties. They are quick n easy and filling.