In theory this should work...

"Just" Paul · July 27, 2006

Sometimes I wish I could do bread.< /p>

Then I remember how much bread I ate, and I am glad I can't.

the best me · July 28, 2006

I guess calamari is on my list with oysters-on-the-half-shell. Maybe I could? Not worth trying though.

I could eat a 6 inch sub if I peeled off chunks of bread along the way.

I could eat an Egg McMuffin if I took 45 min., peeled some muffin along the way, and added mayo.

I wouldn't order a Happy meal anything. Not worth it, french fries are gross, I'd rather have a salad or a small chili with a few chicken nuggets.

I have pretty well written off cheddar cheese now. It's gross greasy fat that messes up my numbers when I log it into sparkpeople. I'll sprinkle 1/2 ounce on a salad if it helps the taste of the salad (as in a spinich salad with nuts and apples and vinaigrette dressing?) otherwise it's off my list.

Last night I PB'd for the first time in a loooong time (months, I say!) on Chex Mix. Ouch. Aloe Vera juice and soft foods today, and a liquid Breakfast.

Banded eating is a whole new world. Be prepared for anything, because you won't know what it's like for you till you get there. It's good though! Good luck. You can do this.

Bettina · July 28, 2006

I guess calamari is on my list with oysters-on-the-half-shell. Maybe I could? Not worth trying though.
I could eat a 6 inch sub if I peeled off chunks of bread along the way.

I could eat an Egg McMuffin if I took 45 min., peeled some muffin along the way, and added mayo.

I wouldn't order a Happy meal anything. Not worth it, french fries are gross, I'd rather have a salad or a small chili with a few chicken nuggets.

I have pretty well written off cheddar cheese now. It's gross greasy fat that messes up my numbers when I log it into sparkpeople. I'll sprinkle 1/2 ounce on a salad if it helps the taste of the salad (as in a spinich salad with nuts and apples and vinaigrette dressing?) otherwise it's off my list.

Last night I PB'd for the first time in a loooong time (months, I say!) on Chex Mix. Ouch. Aloe Vera juice and soft foods today, and a liquid breakfast.

Banded eating is a whole new world. Be prepared for anything, because you won't know what it's like for you till you get there. It's good though! Good luck. You can do this.

Too chicken to try it myself, but I hear the benefits are awesome........how does Aloe Vera juice taste???? Really and honestly now....lol.

the best me · July 28, 2006

Too chicken to try it myself, but I hear the benefits are awesome........how does Aloe Vera juice taste???? Really and honestly now....lol.

honestly, it ain't great. I have no trouble drinking it, it has a sharp taste, but it's not bitter, certainly not sweet. It really helps though. If I'm having any trouble, being tight (TOM) or just getting stuck or having a hard time eating for whatever reason, I'll drink a small glass (4 ounces or so) at bedtime and it really soothes. I don't drink it every day. But I keep a gallon in the fridge in the garage. I won't be without it.

Good news though, at Wal Mart they have a smaller quart sized container of berry flavored Aloe Vera juice. I haven't tried it, but I'm betting it's better. Come on, take the plunge. Try it! It's good for anything digestive from the top to the bottom!

Bettina · July 28, 2006

Okay Kathy,

You have convinced me....I will go to Walmart tomorrow night. Thanks for the info!

vinesqueen · July 28, 2006

I just ate a 6" sub from a sandwich place. :think

:rofl: wow, I'm jelous! I'm not even losing weight, and very little bread for me. I've been jonesin' for a Cinnabon lately, but that won't be in the cards for me. At least not for a while!

I'm impressed Argon! Congrats on your sandwich. Next time, think about me while you are eating it!

Nykee · July 28, 2006

My oppinion (from only reading the firtst post) is that YOU WILL LOSE..!!

You will NOT be able to eat two breakfast sands with a nice fill..

I cant even eat those anymore.. and I usually only had one..

You seem to like solid foods and lots of it.. and are not addicted to liquids and lots and lots of junk..

IMO.. your food intake will be cut alot.... If you dont force it..

I also ate fast food almost every single day..... so I have lost some weight,.

But I also drank slurpee's, blended coffee drinks, smoothies.... almost daily..

and I drank a gallon of milk and grape, apple or orange juice EVERYDAY without fail and THATS why I am stalled now..

Thats my oppinion anyway

GOOD LUCK

Jachut · July 28, 2006

I can eat calamari no problem and I could eat a 6 inch sub if I liked them no worries. I can eat almost anything, but not a lot of it.

I have wondered about oysters though. I'd be scared to eat an oyster the regular way, just swallow it, but I dont know that I'd like to chew an oyster thoroughly!

Jachut · July 28, 2006

If you plan to exercise.....actual real exercise....then it will open up a lot of eating options for you.

So true. I am still getting through 1800 calories a day or so and losing - slowly - but losing. Usually 3 - 5lb per month.

I need to cut down a bit as I want to lose a touch faster than that, but I'm happy enough.

sleepyjean · July 28, 2006

I think you will also find that what you *want* to eat changes after you're banded. I don't know why, but it doesn't feel so much like "giving up" my favorite foods as just plain not wanting them anymore. I find myself eating cottage cheese for breakfast every morning and LIKING it! I never thought I'd see the day. I always thought cottage cheese looked like milk that had been sitting out on the counter for a month.

Nana~ · August 1, 2006

I eat oyster on the 1/2 shell with 2 or 3 chews of the cracker and swallow, I can eat about 6 of them.

I cant eat bread, but I crave it still after 2 years esp pizza nights

and when I walk by and smell subway...However I ordered their sub club salad last time the family went there and it was fantastic! took me two days to finish it.