Ok,

For those of you that have the band already, is it really true that you can eat NO bread rice or pasta at all? That's what my nutritionist said. What are the effects you have actually experienced if you do?

I can eat bread but whole wheat only as per my drs instruction. I have not tried white sandwich bread but I have tried a small bite of roll or biscuits and they seem to be fine but I don't want to push it

Rice... I can eat it but it will come back up about 30 minute later so I try to stay clear

Pasta again wheat only.... I can eat the regular stuff but it usually comes back.

That said.. My starch intake is VERY limited at 1/4 c per meal... So bread doesn't find it's way to my plate often. I do eat pasta a few times a week but it's limited quantity

I have never had problems with rice, but with pasta and bread they seem to get stuck which then leads to the awful "sliming" and for me it feels like awful chest pain. I just stay away from them because it's not worth the trouble for me!

you can eat what ever you want

the band wont stop you from eating anything..but it can be difficult i read..

i choose to not eat bread. pasta, rice as i am going for more filling foods (lean protein, veggies and fresh fruit)...

I can eat bread just fine.. I only eat whole wheat though, I have had 1/3 a roll once and it went down fine, but like floridays said.. not something to push. I've only tried a couple bites of rice before my fill so not sure if it will do anything now, I have tried it since.. and also haven't done pasta yet, but I do have some whole wheat pasta.

You can eat whatever you want, but what's the sense in getting banded to change your life and lose the weight knowing that your doctor and nutritionist don't want you to do these things because they are not good for you! Too many carbs and calories you really don't need! I read about so many girls that are depressed and quit cause they don't see results! But you know what, they don't stick to the rules! Changing your life and the habits that got us to where we are now require a lifetime commitment! Please stay on track! Do it for yourself!

I have a hard time eating chicken and some breads

With the band you can still have all the foods you enjoyed before the band just in moderation. I had surgery in September and have lost 50 pounds. I choose not to eat sweets because Im not a sweet eater but if I want it I have it.

I eat bread, pasta, and rice regularly without any problems whatsoever.

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Three of my favorite foods. Lol

I can eat bread, pasta, rice, but I don't think I am tight enough yet. Just be careful.

Bread is no go for me, I can do rice kinda, but like other post I try to get my protein in first so I usually dont get to the rice.

I can eat all with no problems. Toasting g the bread helps also.

Ive tried , small bits of Pasta, some rice but NO breads so far. I feel I need the Protein intake over anything else so I don't slide. So far so good.

Best wishes

Ok,

For those of you that have the band already, is it really true that you can eat NO bread rice or pasta at all? That's what my nutritionist said. What are the effects you have actually experienced if you do?

I've had pasta no problem, only had rice once no problem (not dry white rice though. ONe of htose Unlce Ben mix things)I've had a few bites of corn bread but anything dry bothers me. I did have a half of piece of toasted garlic bread one night with no problems. Everyone is different. My doctor told me yesterday that once I get into the green zone I will want to avoid white sticky gooey types of bread, stringy stuff like celery, really dry meat. Thats about it.

He also told me once I can have anything I want its just that I won't eat as much of it as I use to. I like his attitude.

The answer is every "body" is different. I can not eat pasta or rice ( a few noodles maybe) cause i feel uncomfortable. Bread for the most part is out for me. Once in a while i can have a few bites. Not worth it for me.

Good Luck

Wendy