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Everyone is different as I've found I can eat anything, almost. But I read the posts and find others can't eat what I can...weird, huh?

I love bread and eat it often...but I've found light bread, like sandwich bread/sliced bread that comes in the loaves at the grocer..... I slime it up. But Subway- no problem. I can't eat McDonald's Buns though...that slimes up too.

Rice is something I enjoy but others say they can't eat it. I eat it everyday almost. Now, just a few spoon fulls as I am well restricted. Same w/the sandwiches..just a few bites and I'm done.

Sweet potatoes/yams is another thing others have said they can't eat...I love it!

No, you weren't lied to... but it will be trial and error when it comes to things you can eat, and can't.

Good luck and keep us posted.

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I am totally unable to eat bread. I am able to eat croutons on salad but that's it. I have tried toast but it comes up no matter how long I chew it. At this point I am also unable to eat steak, Pasta and rice. I can eat small amounts of chicken and salad. Lately I've been living on Soup and salad. I am seeing my surgeon on Wednesday and I may ask him to remove some Fluid because I am eating very small amounts of food and I still end up getting ill. Also, I am having heartburn at times which I think may be a sign that there is too much fluid in my band. I'll see what my surgeon says this Wednesday.

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I am scheduled for surgery Nov. 30. I have always LOVED hot sandwiches. I could eat bread with every meal. Reading your comments about getting to where you don't really care about bread is SO encouraging! How is Pasta and rice, if you don't mind me asking? Well thanks for all the info.

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I am scheduled for surgery Nov. 30. I have always LOVED hot sandwiches. I could eat bread with every meal. Reading your comments about getting to where you don't really care about bread is SO encouraging! How is Pasta and rice, if you don't mind me asking? Well thanks for all the info.

That's very true about not caring about specific foods anymore. You miss it at first, crave it, try it, barf it, and amazingly, get over it. :)

Seriously, I rarely even think about bread. Your whole way of thinking changes.

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I was once a bread lover ... :) Last night for the first time since my surgery, I tried bread. I made myself a sandwich ... had a hard time getting the first half down so I gave the second half to my husband. I took my time and chewed well, didn't get any major "stuckage" but was a little uncomfortable. I learned my lesson ... no more bread for me!

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I can't tolerate bread haven't been able to ever since surgery. I haven't had bread in over three years. I think it has to do with the swelling of it once in your stomach. Think about it. 3 oz pouch with a few bites of bread you have a false fullness.

I miss it but I don't really think about it much anymore.

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Everyone is different as I've found I can eat anything, almost. But I read the posts and find others can't eat what I can...weird, huh?

I love bread and eat it often...but I've found light bread, like sandwich bread/sliced bread that comes in the loaves at the grocer..... I slime it up. But Subway- no problem. I can't eat McDonald's Buns though...that slimes up too.

Subway???? Ohhhh you are SO lucky!!! I LOVED Subway... maybe one day......... lol. Funny, Subway bread is thicker than McDonald's bread. Bands are quite peculiar, aren't they?

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