I will be joining bandland in 13 days, have a few questions for my fellow bandsters!

[Jus' Me 0]

Is there anyone out there that likes to eat sushi? I love sushi and I am wondering if there is anyone that has been banded that still eats sushi. Since you eat a whole piece at a time, I do not see how it would be possible since you have to eat small bites:cry_smile: Just wondering if I will ever be able to eat this again!

I have been reading alot on this site and noticed that there are several fellow bandsters that travel far away from home to have this surgery. About how long do you have to wait after surgery before you can travel?

About how long are you bloated/swollen after surgery?

Looking forward to hearing your answers:wink:

My surgery date is November 4th.... YEAH

Edited October 22, 2008 by Jus' Me

[LisaB411 0]

I eat sushi and don't have any problems with it. I don't eat a whole piece at a time though, I just take small bites. It's kind of messy, but it works. At first I would cut the piece of sushi up into very small pieces. Now I can just take small bites without cutting it up. I'm sure a sushi chef would frown at me, but you do what you gotta do.

[rodriguezequal 3]

Basically it comes down to how you handle rice after you're banded. I can't eat rice, bread or potatoes without getting "stuck" or just uncomfortable, but everyone is different...only time can tell :sad_smile: good luck

[travelinsnorkel 0]

I was banded last week and was bloated and sore for the first 5 days, then turned the corner and started feeling a lot better. I can't wait to try sushi!