I have changed so very many things about the way and what I eat. However, I can not abide "fake" mayonnaise. I have tried them all: FF, LF, Light, brand name, generic, etc. I have subbed FF ranch on my wraps and am fine with that. But, when I make egg or chicken salad I have to use real Full fat Hellman's. I cut down the amount I would normally use. I don't make it all the time either.

What "REAL" food won't you compromise on?

I think that eating chocolate and cheese and tortilla chips will be fine... but in moderation. If I cut out all of my favorite foods, I think I'd go crazy. Having a little bit every now and then will help prevent me from wanting to just binge and go crazy. I was only banded yesterday.... and like many of the posters here, some of my favorites include potatoes, Pasta, rice.... also steak (which I hear can be hard to digest). Steak is something that I just can't give up. We bbq 4-5 times per week in the summer and although there are alternatives (chicken, salmon, etc.), nothing beats a steak in my opinion. I'm interested to see how that will agree with me once I'm allowed to eat solid foods again.

I have been banded since May, and I only just tried a steak a couple of weeks ago. My husband grilled some New York strips and I was worried that it would not go down, but is was like butter...went down with no problem! My doc told me to try filet, but that is not what my husband brought home Hope you will be enjoying steak again soon

Michelle

Hey AFmom! Thanks for the support. I'm really looking forward to a juicy tenderloin ... probably not any time soon. Glad to hear that you're having success with being able to eat all the good stuff... I'm hoping that I'll have the same kind of luck. It's going to take a while to get used to chewing my food so much... I don't do that now so we'll see how that goes.

Hope you have continued success! I'm very excited about the future and seeing some results

The only thing so far that I have given up is bread! when I use mayo I split it 40% real mayo and 60% LF mayo. It works for me. Other than that, I dont deny myself anything. My portions are just really small.

jingleboob, what a surprise to see someone on here from our hometown, Syracuse, New York. We miss the New York State Fair and we used to live for the Dinosaur Barbeque sandwich every year. I misss the food there so much, it makes it easier to handle here with such a limited amount of good food in Arizona. Good luck on your band journey with all that good food at your fingertips.