Which food are forever restricted?

[momnear40 1]

I know I can no longer eat steak and most breads. What about popcorn? It is my favorite thing on earth? And what about nuts too?

[reverie 49]

None really unless you have a tight band that doesn't allow you to eat certain foods. I keep my band loose, so I can eat anything. It's about restricting quantity not type.

[Yetta2u 3]

They are my favorites as well. I have had 2 fills and I am able to eat both with no problem.

[Humming Bird 275]

We are all very different when it comes to types of foods we can and can't tolerate. My list of foods I can no longer eat is pretty long, but I can eat popcorn and nuts sometimes. I don't eat them often because I'm eating other things, but I can eat them. When we go to the movies I can eat a few handfuls of my husband's popcorn. If I find myself hungry between meals I can eat a few almonds to stop the stomach growling. As you try different foods just start out with a couple tiny bites and make sure you chew well. Wait a little bit to see how you react to that food before you eat more. As you get fills and approach your sweet spot, your list of foods that you can't tolerate might get longer.

[LapBandBobbi 8]

popcorn for me is no problem. I also keep a can of nuts at my desk in case I get hungry thru the day - I figure it's better than a candy bar

[vickyd 24]

Since you are newly banded, I don't think you can make a blanket statement of what you can and can't eat. The list for each of us is different...it just depends on what your band can tolerate and you will find out by trying different foods and seeing what works for you. As for me, I can pretty much eat anything. The only times I have ever been stuck was due to eating pork that was on the dry side and salmon that I ate way too quickly. I choose not to eat bread, rice and Pasta but that is what works best for me and my weight loss - I have tried them since being banded and they go down just fine so I could eat them if I wanted. Regarding the foods you mentioned specifically, I can eat both steak and popcorn. I find that with steak, because it is so dense, I tend to be very careful to chew it well and I order it medium rare so I know it won't be too dry.

[TexasNurseMom 5]

Steak as long as it is tender and not dry is not a problem. popcorn is ok too. I like the microwave 100 cal packs. bread is for sure on my no no list. Tried one bite of croissont and got stuck. Have heard toast is ok but too scare to try and I really don't miss it

[Kalipso2 25]

my band will not allow me to eat any kind of ground meat... including hamburger and sausage. there are days i would KILL for a bacon cheeseburger with mayo but that's how i got to be overweight in the first place.

also, i can't eat most breads... including pizza... which is my all-time favorite food. i've learned to adjust though and can eat the crust off one piece and the toppings off 2 pieces.

i can eat popcorn but only if it's not butter flavored. i think the oil upsets my stomach so the healthier alternative is okay and fills my need.

and for me, nuts are hit or miss. if i put only 1 serving size in a baggie i do okay but if i eat out of the container the salt makes me over eat. i also have to make sure that i chew the nuts more than any other food.< /p>

it's all a learning process... you'll get to learn your body so well in the year. good luck!

[Tracyy 0]

SUPER CONGRATS ON HITTING YOUR GOAL!!

my band will not allow me to eat any kind of ground meat... including hamburger and sausage. there are days i would KILL for a bacon cheeseburger with mayo but that's how i got to be overweight in the first place.

also, i can't eat most breads... including pizza... which is my all-time favorite food. i've learned to adjust though and can eat the crust off one piece and the toppings off 2 pieces.

i can eat popcorn but only if it's not butter flavored. i think the oil upsets my stomach so the healthier alternative is okay and fills my need.

and for me, nuts are hit or miss. if i put only 1 serving size in a baggie i do okay but if i eat out of the container the salt makes me over eat. i also have to make sure that i chew the nuts more than any other food.< /p>

it's all a learning process... you'll get to learn your body so well in the year. good luck!

[Jachut 487]

I found nothing was truly off limits, but some things were so difficult I pretty much stopped eating them.

[Melissannde 41]

It is very individual what foods are tolerated.

I can eat some bread, but I mainly choose not to because 1) it's usually high glycemic and will spike my blood sugar and make me hungrier sooner when my blood sugar drops again. 2) I'd rather save the room for other foods 3) Unless it's toasted or a very "grainy" type bread, it's likely to get stuck.

I can eat just about anything. I choose not to eat white carbs (the aforementioned bread), potatoes, rice, Pasta and corn.

Have you tried steak and it doesn't work for you or is this something someone told you? I can eat steak without difficulty. But not dry, tough steak... nice moist tender cuts. Yummy.

[Jack 855]

I went through phases. For a long time I couldn't eat ground meat. And I still can't eat reheated micro meat unless there is a very limited reheat and there is something to help lubricated it going down.

popcorn is no problem but I don't care for it very often these days. Salads were tough for a while about the first year or so, now most are fine. I still chew very carefully and often end with a plate full of little gritty things I once would have just swallowed. While I can eat pizza, it too is a 'not often' and I much prefer the ultra thin crust rather than the old bready style.

And bread....my one biggest preOp perennial favorite....I'd often have to get 2 loaves of fresh specialty bread to insure ONE would get home....now I can take it or leave it. Yes I can eat it, but not the wadded up dough ball style. I like a thin crispy toasted -yes with butter please-and a regular loaf might last a couple weeks.

It is just the past year I got to where I can actually eat (usually) a whole 2-slice sandwich....and that takes cutting in 4 pieces, going slowly and having various helpers such as lofat mayo or some kind of dressing.

Don't care for Pasta but so what, it ain're really a food by itself. Whatever the stuff that goes with it, can be eaten by itself, and is more enjoyable. There isn't any food group that I can't eat....it's more a matter of how much of it and how often.

I believe the 'permanent restriction' applies only to various phases I've gone through. But carefully heed WHICH phase you are in. Do NOT rush your recovery. And some old favorites just won't be that desireable.

[Mommyto1 1]

I think everyone tolerates foods differently. My biggest issues have been bread and meats that are a little dry. pizza is awful for me. I love pizza, but it's just not worth it. The few times I've tried to have a slice, it's gotten "stuck", so now no more pizza.

[HeatherinCA 10]

I know I can no longer eat steak and most breads. What about popcorn? It is my favorite thing on earth? And what about nuts too?

I eat all those things.. it depends on your body, and how tight your band is.

Some stuff I gave up because of the caloric content. I seem to not want it if it's REALLY bad for me. I lose my appetite for it.

[Band_Groupie 3]

Still eat everything (my Doc had no restrictions). -BG