I was banded April 11, 2012; however, I can not eat chicken of any kind, Krispy Kreme donuts, and hibachi.

Chicken is hard for me as well. I've found that I really have to marinade it for at least 4 hrs before cooking it and it has to be usually baked to hold in juices. Krispy Kreme....definitely no. Although, I try to stay away from those anyways, but can't eat them. And hibachi, surprisingly I AM able to eat. Definitely not what I used to, but if I just slowly pick at it while it's being served, eventually I've eaten quite a bit. One thing I know I can't eat are bagels. I've tried even just a half a bagel in the morning and its a no go.

I know you've already heard this, but you will need to take smaller bites and chew into a paste. Except donuts. Flour will concentrate into a plug so don't eat them for that reason and for all the other reasons.

I know what you mean about eating dry foods. I struggle too, but if I take a very small bite(baby spoon size) and chew, they go down. Or, I add wing sauce to the chicken or salsa or some other low fat, low carb soupy sauce.

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Also, I know I've said this in previous posts, but staying hydrated throughout the day REALLY helps me get things down better....even the trickier foods. I drink water all day long.

My only problems are bread and smoked meats.

My hubby does competition cooking with a friend and they have a huge catering trailer and we have a custom meat smoker that he uses for holidays and such around here.

There is just something about the meat that makes me really sick and it's so horrible because it's so good. It doesn't taste like the smoked things you get in a store; this is different but it's really strong. If I DO manage to get some down, I have disgusting indigestion for the next 24 hours and even Nexium won't stop it. So, I just do the obvious and don't eat it (although I might sneak a VERY TINY taste here and there). :wub:

So far I haven't had anything that I've had to swear off (besides the carbonated beverages), but I had pita bread Tuesday night and had a pretty bad stuck episode despite chewing really well and taking small bites. My stomach actually hurt pretty bad all day yesterday...I think I may need to ease off those type of foods for a while.

Up until last week when I got .5cc in my band which makes me having 5cc's I was able to eat about 2 1/2" of a Subway turkey sub until day before yesterday when I got stuck, OMG, horrible! Guess bread is out for me from now on. I put the rest of the sub in the frige and later at the meat and veggies off of it, 10 hrs later. Donuts, haven't tried and don't want to as I do not want to fall back into old eating habits so I'd rather not know if I can get them down or not...lol Just another day in banded life and its GOOD!

Donna - I'm along the same lines as you - - there are foods that I could probably tolerate just fine, but I avoid them and mentally consider them "off the list" because it's a slippery slope for me. My husband is always asking me "can you eat that?" and I keep telling him that I COULD eat that, I just don't want to so I don't anymore.

To be honest, I can eat anything if I really take my time, chew well and take small bites.

I have problems with scrambled eggs for some reason and of course bread and Pasta can cause a problem. But when I really need my spagetti fix... if I eat slow enough and really take my time I don't have a problem. I can even throw in garlic bread. However... it just takes one bite too big or one bite to many and it's all over. And because of the calorie content I try to stay away from it for the most part.

I have not found a meat that I have problems with. I know a lot fo people have trouble with chicken.

And on any given day... even yogurt can cause a problem! CrAzY!

Also, I know I've said this in previous posts, but staying hydrated throughout the day REALLY helps me get things down better....even the trickier foods. I drink Water all day long.

hmmm. ya, I bet. Never thought of that.

Thanks

I can still eat anything I want so long as I take tiny bites and chew it until absolute mush.

When I eat meat, I make sure it's moist because dry meat is much more difficult to get down.

I can no longer eat pizza...well actually it's the crust that I can't eat, but really...what fun it is to scrap the goodies off the top??? I am not able to eat bread...it doesn't get stuck but it hurts when it goes down--so no more bread or pasta--it caused a bunch of pain the other night when I took a bite.

The only trouble I've had with meat is when I take too big of a bite and don't chew it enough. I cook most of my meat in the crock pot with either some sort of liquid or soup--which marinates it and makes it really tender. When I have a burger I cut it into small bites and add ketchup or bbq sauce to add some moisture.

Yep, in the same wagon with the rest of you. dry meat, pizza, pasta, and bread. I haven't had a sandwich/sub/pita or anything that looks like a sandwich since I was banded. Just not a pretty sight throwing it back up or intense chest pains from being stuck. For pizza, I eat the top, for spaghetti, I eat the sauce with cheese in a bowl, for a sandwich-open face (don't eat the bottom). It is amazing how you can conform to still enjoy some of your old favorites without getting stuck and blowing the calorie count. Good luck..

Hey ladies for spagitti I've replaced it with spagitti squash with a little salt and pepper.its a veggy that bakes up every good u will never miss the pasta and get a servings of veggys at the same time.

I've read about the spagetti squash before. I haven't tried it. I love every veg under the sun except for.... squash. I just don't like it. I try it again every now and then cuz people in my family just love it. But I don't. I have never tried the spagetti squash, I should give it a try. I do like slicing up cabbage and steaming it and using that with my spagetti sauce. It's pretty yummy.

It is amazing how you conform and don't miss things. Like a good burger. Love me a good burger. I've learned they are just as yummy without the bun.

Honestly, I am suprise how I don't miss things. I thought it would be worse. Not that I can't get a craving really bad once in a while for things... but it really is better then I thought it would be.

U cut it in two then take out the seeds with a spoon then bake it on 350 for ab 40min then scrape it with a fork and add a little chick borth powder u can eat it alone or with ur spagitti meat.its great! And I use the same powder for squash