Pizza was certainly my weakness! What has been a band-friendly substitute that has worked for you?

What about the low carb tortillas as the crust? I have also seen a cauliflower crust recipe before. Worth a shot, right...

I really thought I was going to miss pizza and pasta the most, but i find I don't have any cravings anymore. *knock on wood* When I was first banded and wanted to taste those things, I'd just eat a spoonful of pasta sauce.

I missed pizza at first, but just stayed away from it. At about 6 months out I made my own pizza.

Half slice of flat round multigrain bread toasted, then put on pizza sauce, FF feta cheese, turkey sausage, turkey pepperoni, mushrooms, shredded Parma cheese and a little FF mozzarella with some seasonings (add veggies if u like) and bake for 16 minutes at 375.

Love it!

I don't do Pasta, not benefit and just filler now days!

Oooh how do you do the cauliflower crust? My nutritionist said no bread, tortillas under any circumstances, how well does bread digest for you? Thanx for the tips everyone!

I don't have it often, maybe once every 3 or so months, but I still have a slice once in awhile.

Granted this is my opinion, but I'm not on a diet I'm changing my lifestyle forever. Deprivation isn't part of it for me, so if I want a slice of pizza, I have it. I'm just careful to only have one and count the calories in my daily total.

The cauliflower crust is easy. You rice (shred) 2 cups of cauliflower and steam it in the microwave. Drain any remaining Water and pat dry. Then put 1 egg for every cup of cauliflower (if you use 3 cups for a bigger family dinner then use 3 eggs) and any seasonings. Put in a glass pan and cook on 375 for 10-12 minutes. The crust will be firm and act just like normal pizza crust. Then add your toppings and broil for 3-5 minutes to cook cheese.

This is a family favorite and once I am able to eat solid food again I will have it

I don't have it often' date=' maybe once every 3 or so months, but I still have a slice once in awhile.

Granted this is my opinion, but I'm not on a diet I'm changing my lifestyle forever. Deprivation isn't part of it for me, so if I want a slice of pizza, I have it. I'm just careful to only have one and count the calories in my daily total.[/quote']

I agree. Why eat a cauliflower based pizza?! Oh ICK... Now, just have a slice, not a whole pizza. Figure it in to your daily menu before hand and you will have your pizza. You will find ONE slice is enough. That's the beauty of the band as a TOOL, you need never "diet" again.

Ive had two fills and I still eat pizza, thin crust..can eat about one slice..just depends..and im still losing!

I still eat bread and tortillas..no problem!

I like to use half a piece of whole wheat pita. Just the half makes two meals for me. It's a very good multi grain and easier for me to digest then bread. You can top it any way you like.

I like to use a little grilled chicken, peppers, onions, and low fat mozzerella cheese. I'm not much of a marinara fan though so I use a teaspoon of BBQ sauce or just a teaspoon oil and parmeson cheese in its place.

Campbells tomato basil soup and a string cheese