When did you try breads?

[ladylaura 77]

I'm 4 months out now, and I know I can start to introduce everything again (and I have been). The one thing I haven't tried are the breads and pastas. I've been afraid. One, I'm afraid of craving them again like I used to, and two...well, you hear horror stories about it getting stuck and everything.

When did you try to eat breads? And how was it for you?

I've done crackers, matzo, and corn tortillas...

[joatsaint 2,814]

[sonya139 95]

That's one thing I'm going to try to eliminate from my diet. For me it's going to be P&P....protein and produce

[vsginkc 117]

My advice: DON'T TRY THEM! (I know that's totally unrealistic). My NUT said I could start introducing breads/carbs into my diet at 5-6 weeks and so, being the food addict I am, I ran out and tried eating a piece of toast. Slid down with no problem at all. Wanted more. Very scary experience. I have to treat sugar and bread like crack cocaine. I can't be trust to have "just a little." I know that this isn't everyone's experience....

[Cmt7831 186]

My surgeon said no carbs until I lose 75 percent of my excess body weight. I eat only Protein and veggies right now an I'm 12 weeks out

[krystamae 11]

Wow, I am 3 months out and I do not limit myself! I eat breads and pasta!!! I do not crave it and I eat such little amounts it is not a big deal!!

[jensjoy28 351]

I am 5 months out and just had my first Pasta the other week. I have had bread as part of sandwiches since about 2 mos. out. I definitely loved carbs pre-surgery, but post-op I don't crave them and, while I don't have any issue with them making me feel uncomfortable, I really just enjoy a few bites as part of what I am eating

[littlebitsy 72]

I'm a little over a month out and got to add toast to my diet this past week. Untoasted bread, Pasta, and rice can be added back in at 8 weeks post-op per my office.

[ladylaura 77]

Thanks everyone! Maybe I won't crave it so much after all. I'm thinking now that maybe it's because I haven't had it that I want it (that forbidden food thing...). I don't eat much anyway, so it wouldn't be a huge amount. But...I try to allow myself other things once in a while (ie: ice cream LOL) just so I don't make this feel like a diet and allow myself that treat every so often. Maybe I'll feel more comfortable with the idea soon and try it

[Phoenix79 452]

Thanks everyone! Maybe I won't crave it so much after all. I'm thinking now that maybe it's because I haven't had it that I want it (that forbidden food thing...). I don't eat much anyway' date=' so it wouldn't be a huge amount. But...I try to allow myself other things once in a while (ie: ice cream LOL) just so I don't make this feel like a diet and allow myself that treat every so often. Maybe I'll feel more comfortable with the idea soon and try it [/quote']

If I don't let myself try something that I want, I tend to fixate on it and blow it out of proportion. So, when I was able (3 1/2 months out now), I tried different breads after I'd eaten Protein and veggies, if I had room. I loved bread before surgery and it was one of the hardest things for me to give up. When I started trying breads, I was amazed to find that pretty much, they tasted like nothing! They just weren't worth wasting my small amount of carbs and calories I had to use. The KFC biscuit- buttery, flakey pillowy goodness I love tasted like a hunk of cotton, one tiny bite, I was done. Same with the Olive Garden breadsticks, wheat bread toast, etc. I just tasted yeast- no other flavor at all. It was so surprising to me and I'm glad

I tried them, because now I can just leave them alone happily and not drool imagining what my tablemates are enjoying. This plan worked well for me, because I can do things in moderation and stop eating something (I have 1oz of dark 70% chocolate every week or so), but this isn't advisable if you have an "all or nothing" approach. It'll be interesting to see what you think after/if you decide to try some bread!

[tml74 24]

bread doesn't sit the best with me anymore. It's a blessing really cause I loved it so much. I make pizzas using low carb tortillas as crust that's about it. I'm 3 months post op, lost 35 lbs which is slow but my nut told me that the slower it comes off the less saggy skin and stays off for good meaning less likely to regain. Good luck and if you are dying for bread, eat a soft small pretzel

[clmsntgrgrl 31]

My NUT says no bread for 6 months post op.

[AmandaRaeLeo 2,146]

I just tried yesterday at almost 7 months out.

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/95516-im-afraid-of-bread/

[aliekat55 157]

I tried toast at 2 months no problem but i had to eat it extra slow and give it time between bites to signal when was enough. it did seem to want to swell and i ate only a bit but did well. unfortunately Pasta was way too easy, no problem at all.

i am with you, the real reason i hardly ever touch either is that i love them. Although once you have had anything stuck in the esophagus for an hour that will cure you ( for a while). I am avoiding rice still, for it was so much a favorite my family thought i was culturally chinese.

[hopingtolose2013 81]

I am terrified to try it. I am 14 weeks out..have 25 lbs to goal. I am literally terrified of all sugar and flour products. I only eat pita crackers once in a while. I havent had any other white carb. I am scared I will eat it and gain 10 lbs..or start to crave them again. I don't know if I will ever get past it. Its like an abusive relationship for me. Eventhough it was my fault, I feel those things are thr enemy and I am scared to let them back in.