Bread getting stuck

[lynmcg 9]

Hi everyone...... I'm sure this problem has been posted on here a million times but I have the need to ask, do many of you lapbanders have problems with bread? Since my second fill I can't tolerate bread of any kind, shape or form and even pancakes won't go down. Even if I chew and chew it still gets stuck and hurts like hell and it seems to turn into a soft dough ball that can't get through my band. Before the second fill I was able to keep down pita bread and wraps because they were on the thin side but now bread seems to be out of the question.... not that I'm complaining because I'd rather skip the bread all together.

Just curious as to how many of you have experienced this problem?

Second....now that I've had my second fill and feeling more restriction how can I tell when the restriciton is right for me?

Some of you talk about your "sweet spot" but how did you know that was your sweet spot.... what did it feel like?

Take care everyone!

[Lolagirlie 0]

I was banded 4 months ago and I currently have no fill in my band for a variety of reasons. I have not been able to eat any bread except sometimes a hard crust and crackers. I think it is very common because of the gluten in the bread that becomes sticky and hard to swallow and digest. I'm sorry I can't comment on how much restriction will be right for you. I feel a little:smile2: restriction without any fill..which is relatively unusual but am still losing slowly so I am not going to tempt fate. Good Luck..Lola

[sistasassy 6]

I think most people are not able to tolerate bread after being banded unless it is toasted or crackers.

I have been able to eat one slice of cheesy bread since being banded last November. All other bread has gotten stuck including cake.

[Jachut 487]

I can eat bread, but its much more unusual to be able to eat it than to not be able to eat it.

Its one of those foods you just have to say goodbye to.

[comtemplating 0]

At my second fill appointment my dr asked, "can you still eat bread"? Sounds like it is a common experience as you get more restricted.

[johnp 0]

Eating bread and pancakes after the lapband? Why did you get the lapband?

Did your Dr counsel you on what is proper to eat and what is not after the surgery?

I had to meet with a dietitician and learn what is and is not good. One thing that is bad in enriched flour.

It is folks that do not truly commit to this that make others who desire this surgery jump through hoops to get the insurance companies to pay for them.

[Delivered 0]

I cannot eat bread. After I had my surgery, I no longer eat bread or drink carbonated drinks. These are two of my doctor's instructions that I have followed religiously.

[Jachut 487]

Eating bread and pancakes after the lapband? Why did you get the lapband?

Did your Dr counsel you on what is proper to eat and what is not after the surgery?

I had to meet with a dietitician and learn what is and is not good. One thing that is bad in enriched flour.

It is folks that do not truly commit to this that make others who desire this surgery jump through hoops to get the insurance companies to pay for them.

Actually, there's entire countries in the rest of the world that dont do the whole low carb Protein first thing. It is not the ONLY way to eat post band and it is not the only RIGHT way to eat post band.

In Australia, we're encouraged to eat a healthy diet from ALL food groups - and that includes wholegrain breads and cereals (not white nutritionless products). Donuts, cakes and pancakes dont really come into it though.

I eat a carb based diet because I dont believe low carb diets are all that healthy. I believe they're way too high in saturated fat, animal products and the associated preservatives and chemicals that come with such foods as cheese, processed meats etc. I've lost weight perfectly well, and am perfectly healthy.

So if someone wants to eat bread, they're not necessarily not dedicated to their band or eating in an unhealthy manner, they may be just following a different dietary program to yours - one that can be equally effective. My focus is fruits and veges, heatlhy carbs and only THEN Protein and that's what my doctor recommends. And I have muscles and hair too.

[TeganRheana 1]

In Australia, we're encouraged to eat a healthy diet from ALL food groups - and that includes wholegrain breads and cereals (not white nutritionless products). Donuts, cakes and pancakes dont really come into it though.

Yep!

I cannot eat bread, pita, wraps etc....they just do NOT go down well with me. Instead of bread in the morning (cause I'm craving toast atm which I can't eat) I have been having cruskits ( I don't know if you can get them there, but you may be able to find something similar Great Aussie food - Buy Australia food products online, Tim Tams, Burger Rings, Twisties ) which I find go down very easily. Crackers also go down easily. I have finally reserved myself to the fact that I have to let go of wanting it...it's not worth the pain it causes!

[johnp 0]

Actually, there's entire countries in the rest of the world that dont do the whole low carb Protein first thing. It is not the ONLY way to eat post band and it is not the only RIGHT way to eat post band.

In Australia, we're encouraged to eat a healthy diet from ALL food groups - and that includes wholegrain breads and cereals (not white nutritionless products). Donuts, cakes and pancakes dont really come into it though.

I eat a carb based diet because I dont believe low carb diets are all that healthy. I believe they're way too high in saturated fat, animal products and the associated preservatives and chemicals that come with such foods as cheese, processed meats etc. I've lost weight perfectly well, and am perfectly healthy.

So if someone wants to eat bread, they're not necessarily not dedicated to their band or eating in an unhealthy manner, they may be just following a different dietary program to yours - one that can be equally effective. My focus is fruits and veges, heatlhy carbs and only THEN Protein and that's what my doctor recommends. And I have muscles and hair too.

Emphasis on whole grains, not enriched flours

[cdeluc 0]

Add me to the list of people who simply can't tolerate bread. I'm ok with crackers, haven't tried toast yet.... but bread of any kind just doesn't go down. I'm only banded about 5 weeks now and could care less if I nevr eat another slice of bread! ha ha I don't crave it and I don't miss it - and I live in New York, the bagel capital of the world! ha ha I went from eating a bagel for Breakfast EVERY SINGLE DAY before surgery to now no bread of any kind and don't miss it at all.

I'm down 25 lbs and just had my first fill about a week ago. So, we'll see how things go now.

Good luck to EVERYONE as they continue on their journey!

[Catherine55 43]

I can't eat most breads either. But, this is great because bread is one of the foods that helped me to get to my all-time highest weight. I'm really happy that -- because it's so hard to get down -- it has lost much of its appeal for me.

I can have the occasional cracker, well-toasted bread product, or part of a crusty roll, and that is fine with me.

[lynmcg 9]

Hmmmm....let's see.... I got the lapband for the same reasons all of us on here did. And yes, I was given a dietary guideline which included being able to eat starch/breads at a very restricted amount. My dietitian did go over all the do's and don'ts of the program and I'm well aware of what I can eat and what I can't eat. The main idea of my post was to ask if other banders had the same problem with this type of food getting stuck. Sorry if it offended you. Thanks to everyone who showed me I'm not alone with this problem. Have a great day : )

[jlray 0]

Eating bread and pancakes after the lapband? Why did you get the lapband?

Did your Dr counsel you on what is proper to eat and what is not after the surgery?

I had to meet with a dietitician and learn what is and is not good. One thing that is bad in enriched flour.

It is folks that do not truly commit to this that make others who desire this surgery jump through hoops to get the insurance companies to pay for them.

I would assume she got the lapband because she has trouble making the right choices. If you always make the right choices, eating the right portions and foods, then why would you need the lapband? None of us is perfect. Eating a pancake (whole grain or even white flour!) doesn't mean she's not entitled to the band just as much as any of the rest of us.

Now, to the OP... I have the lapband and I can still eat bread. I have a good amount of restriction.

[a-newme 0]

Hmmmm....let's see.... I got the lapband for the same reasons all of us on here did. And yes, I was given a dietary guideline which included being able to eat starch/breads at a very restricted amount. My dietitian did go over all the do's and don'ts of the program and I'm well aware of what I can eat and what I can't eat. The main idea of my post was to ask if other banders had the same problem with this type of food getting stuck. Sorry if it offended you. Thanks to everyone who showed me I'm not alone with this problem. Have a great day : )

Hey... if I could tolerate bread, I too would love to eat it. Occasionally, I will take a pinch, but that is about all I can tolerate. After my second fill, I thought that I could have a piece of pita pizza... big mistake, I would eat it and PB it, and then try try again... I'm a little on the stubborn side....

As far as the sweet spot... I think I finally hit it after 3 fills. I can now get full with out getting "stuck" and I'm loosing weight. I now eat about 1 cup of food and I'm done. If you don't feel that your restriction is right, my advice is to go back to your doctor and get it tweaked.

Take care and good luck :blushing: