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[feli04alex 5]

I have had the band for two months now. Is there any type of food that I should stay away from at this point. I have been eating almost anything except pork.

[labwalker 1,177]

Junk foods, high in calories, and ones that easily pass through the band. Milkshakes, potato chips, birthday cake... mostly empty calories with little nutritional value.

Your doctor should have given you a list of foods to avoid and a time period before introducing others. Some of us can eat anything, but a lot of folks will get stuck on common foods. It depends on your band, amount of fill, and your own body as to what foods you can tolerate or not... my nemesis is frozen meatballs with little filler. They go through the band very slowly and I try to avoid them.

[Sojourner 2,446]

As previously posted, we need to avoid "slider foods" which usually have little nutritional value. Slider foods are those which can be swallowed with little to no chewing.

I've become very focused on reading nutrition labels so I know the nutritional value of everything I eat. There are hidden carbs everywhere, and I try to avoid them.

I also avoid processed foods to the best of my ability, and eat most meals at home so I can control and know what I am eating.

I still cannot tolerate any stringy fruits or vegetables such as pineapple, celery, or asparagus.

We are all individuals, so we will have different tolerances for what foods we can eat.

Best rule for me to follow has been high quality lean Protein and healthy Fiber carb choices.

Best wishes to you on your journey...

[2muchfun 8,927]

If one assumes you mean, what will the band reject, the answer is, it's different for every bandster. You may be fine with breads where someone else isn't. Dry meats seem to be the most cited food that travels poorly from mouth to stomach. Rice, lettuce, doughy breads are also cited regularly. But, you'll find out soon enough which ones are acceptable.

If your question is about what foods to avoid so you lose weight, it's like Labwalker said. Junk foods, fatty foods, high simple carb foods, overly processed foods, most fast foods. These are all no brainers of course, but most of us still allow ourselves a little indulgence occasionally. A slice of pizza, a scoop of ice cream or an occasional cheeseburger can keep me sane for a long time.

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