Lap Band Vs. Sleeve

[SleepingBeauty<3 14]

I'm actually scheduled for my band this Friday. (Having minor issues with my ins at the very last minute. ) For whatever reason I am obssessed with googling what can and can't be eating with the band constantly. It kinda makes me wish I had chosen the sleeve instead. I LOVEEE bread, I LOVEEE rice, I LOVEEE sushi, etc...The sleeve seems so much easier in being able to still continue to eat those foods, just in MUCH smaller portions. I know I should stay away from those foods regardless but I hate that it won't be a matter of choice with the band but a matter of getting sick n if it's worth it. Ughhh...

[NWgirl 574]

I have heard many say sushi is still edible with the band. Some have said whole wheat breads are a go, especially if you toast them. Cheap white bread or doughy bread just clogs the opening.

Remember that everyone has different reactions to foods; you may tolerate something that another cannot eat.

[SleepingBeauty<3 14]

I have heard many say sushi is still edible with the band. Some have said whole wheat breads are a go' date=' especially if you toast them. Cheap white bread or doughy bread just clogs the opening.

Remember that everyone has different reactions to foods; you may tolerate something that another cannot eat.[/quote']

Yeah, that's what I'm hoping for! Thanks for the motivational advice. It's sweet of u to reach out especially while u are in the midst of ur banding. Hopes of a quick recovery for u!

[dagmar68 12]

I heard of ppl eating sushi and bread just like stephyanders just said ...its just like with chicken some eat it with no problems some say it gets stuck . i was also told somethings just need to be very moist and need to be eaten with a good amount of gravy in order to work with the band ....i guess we will find out ...

[marfar7 1,533]

It's been 2 1/2 yrs since getting my band and I can eat whatever I want, just in very small quantities. The only thing I can't tolerate is pizza crust. I keep trying it and trying it - my band has yet to accept it. I can eat bread (only 1 small pc), Pasta, rice, meat, and everything else. Cept Pizza Crust. U might be the same way - I know there are many people that r. Good luck! I wouldn't trade my band for anything - even if it meant I couldn't eat those things again!

Marci

[highland 168]

I've been banded 9 months with 7.6 cc's in a 10 cc band. I can eat everything pretty much as long as I don't try to drink at the same time. We are all so different so don't think just because one person can't eat certain things that you won't be able to.

[Holly Dolly 575]

I can eat bread, I can eat rice.....I don't do sushi!

[SleepingBeauty<3 14]

I heard of ppl eating sushi and bread just like stephyanders just said ...its just like with chicken some eat it with no problems some say it gets stuck . i was also told somethings just need to be very moist and need to be eaten with a good amount of gravy in order to work with the band ....i guess we will find out ...

Lol. We will surely find out! N pretty much together. This is the best part of this forum!

[SleepingBeauty<3 14]

It's been 2 1/2 yrs since getting my band and I can eat whatever I want' date=' just in very small quantities. The only thing I can't tolerate is pizza crust. I keep trying it and trying it - my band has yet to accept it. I can eat bread (only 1 small pc), Pasta, rice, meat, and everything else. Cept Pizza Crust. U might be the same way - I know there are many people that r. Good luck! I wouldn't trade my band for anything - even if it meant I couldn't eat those things again!

Marci[/quote']

That's all I could ask for!!! If I can successfully eat a couple (to a few bites) of the things I love I would be more than thrilled. Here's hoping n praying! Glad to hear u love ur band!

I've been banded 9 months with 7.6 cc's in a 10 cc band. I can eat everything pretty much as long as I don't try to drink at the same time. We are all so different so don't think just because one person can't eat certain things that you won't be able to.

Wow! How great! How much have u lost Highland???

[SleepingBeauty<3 14]

I can eat bread' date=' I can eat rice.....I don't do sushi![/quote']

Lol! Thanks!!! Ur before and after pic are amazing! Congrats!!!

[highland 168]

80 pounds, been at a stand still for almost a month! Ugh!!!!

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

I can eat whatever I want. I don't, as I try to make good food choices, but there's nothing I can't eat and I've never thrown up.

[xavier 153]

I eat small portions of everything!

[SleepingBeauty<3 14]

Thanks for the replies everyone! Definitely makes me feel more confident that my life won't be a COMPLETE torture! LOL!

Highland, don't get discouraged! Your weight loss has been remarkable! N i'm sure it is NOT stopping here. <3