Can you eat chips? With cheese, I love nachos but afraid to try them..just on a special date night with my hubby we always share them, i was banded one month ago and he is overseas and will be home in 5 weeks

Hi

I ate nachos while I was losing but not very often... just has a treat... I had not issues at all.

I can eat anything except rice and apple skins... and no carbonated beverages.

Just remember... it's ok to "treat" yourself now and then but I think it's important to keep a food journal so you know what you have had. I found it very helpful... it really helped me stay on track.

Don't be afraid to try all foods... remember each person is different.. don't go into this journey saying... I'll never be able to eat this or that ever again.

Tom, Toronto

Banded July 6 06

Wt. Loss: 156 lbs

You can eat it but as my nutritionist would caution us against it. It's hard for many of us to just have that as a little treat and it can lead to unhealthy habits or craving other unhealthy foods. Also, I would caution you that we need to start learning that we can enjoy nights out with our friends, significant others, etc and the focus should be on the company we are with and not food. It's a huge learning process and changing of habits and routines.

there is nothing wrong with chips/dip

and frankly there is nothing right..

chips are high fat/empty calories and salty

cheese dip is also high fat/loaded with salty ingredients

if you can control yourself and not eat the whole bag, why not but there are better (more filling) choices than chips and dip.. new dawn was right, going out and enjoying company is more than about food..how about a nice martini and a fruit plate??......that is what i did the last time me and hub went out with friends.....they chowed down on onion rings and dip......me, i enjoyed grapes/strawberries....

If you eat chips and dip, limit yourself to a few, use a calorie counter before you go, so that you know how many to how many calories. If this is your special treat, then go for it, just limit your eating, and don't bring them into the house! Best wishes,Karen

I can eat them fine but they are considered a slider because they go through the band sooooo easy in some cases.