Okay, perhaps I am obsessed with finding new foods to try since being banded, but I have discovered a couple of items I wanted to mention. I have learned about a lot of new products, thanks to others' postings on LBT. However, please keep in mind that I do live in a rural area, which generally means the product may have been around for awhile and that it simply hasn't been available in our geographical area. So when I say "new" foods, I guess I should say "newly available to me."

First, for those who crave candy, Werther's Originals has a sugar-free version with cinnamon that is very good, with very few calories. And because I don't find them addictive like chocolate is, I can easily stop with 1-2 pieces.

Secondly, I have been craving bread, pasta, French fries, popcorn, and many other carbs. This is Week Four of my post-surgery diet, which means I am allowed to have a multi-grain bread. I was a little concerned about that, though, and as badly as I wanted toasted bread, I wasn't willing to risk getting stuck. However, while I was waiting for my turkey at the deli-counter this week, I noticed a product by Flatout named Hungry Girl Foldit Flatbread. It has 90 calories per serving, with 7 g protein and 7 g of fiber. I toasted it and think it's wonderful!

I think I will look for the Werthers...I don't know if I'll be able to stop at one or two though. If not I will give them to my kids and tell them to hide them from me. They are a great help to me that way!

Werther's also has a sugar-free mint and a sugar-free coffee. Both are good, but I like the cinnamon flavor best. I found them at Wal-mart.