I will be sleeved next Friday. I was curious what you can't eat after the sleeve is healed? Why can't you eat certain things? What happens if you do?

I had the band for four years-hated every minute of it!! I've been sleeved for three weeks and already love my sleeve. I feel like it is doing exactly what the band should have done.

With the band, I threw up frequently, had intolerable heartburn, and was always hungry. I would just get stuck, not full or even close to satisfied unless I drank while eating to force food through. Kinda defeats the purpose.

With the sleeve, I am totally full/satisfied after small portions. I am having some trouble with dairy, but my dr reminded me that my stomach is like a new baby's and needs to work up to stuff. I think nothing will be totally off limits, but even if a few things are, it will be nothing like the band.

I know this is a big decision for you because I was dead set against it because of my failure with the band. Am I glad u spent so much time on this forum!! This was the best decision EVER!!

Thank you tlc. I needed to hear that.

I am also a previous lap band. The sleeve is amazing comparing, it is in NO WAY like the band. Its the best thing i have done -- for real - wish i wouldnt have waited as long as i did having the sleeve.

I can tolerate anything really. The only thing i have noticed that might be some intolerance is really heavy ice cream. I can eat frozen yogurt etc and i am fine but heavier fat ice cream (i guess) makes my tummy hurt. Other than that, i havent met anything that didnt agree.

I don't like ice cream anyways, so that's ok!

This truly upsets me that there are foods that aren't tolerated. The band failed me due to food intolerance. I wanted to eat eggs, nuts, and fibrous fruits and veggies, but I never could without vomiting. That is why I wanted the sleeve. I didn't want to sit next to the bathroom at every restaurant in case I vomited. The band ultimately had to come out when I got pregnant. It completely closed off due to pregnancy swelling. Even empty, nothing would pass thru. I didn't want to stress now that I might vomit after one bite of the wrong thing. That's just exactly how six months of the band went. Ugh. Am I doing the right thing???

I am a year out and there is nothing I can't eat now. I did have difficulty with few foods at first not making me sick just didn't feel right in my stomach. Now I eat anything I want just in small portions. If something doesn't set well with you just wait a few weeks and try it again, that's what I did anyway.

The only I can't tolerate is hotdogs.

Apples. Well, at least with their peels. Makes my stomach gurgly and angry. They don't even give any sort of sensation of fullness for me.

I wouldn't say that I've become lactose intolerant, but I can't drink milk like I used to. One, it makes me VERY full. A glass of milk might as well be a meal for me. Two, because it just makes my stomach not sit right. It makes it gurgle and generally unhappy with me.

I am 6 months out. I made sure I followed doctor's orders regarding food progression, vitamins, protein, liquids. A little tough at first, but keep your eye on the prize! After 4 months, I could eat what I wanted in much, much smaller quantities. I didn't vomit once. Got uncomfortable with some foods, so I waited to try again. Everyone is different. I had 60 lbs to lose and am now at goal. I love buying all new clothes. I smile when I look at myself in a mirror. I love my sleeve. Well worth what I had to give up-- Stuffing myself because I had no self control. Good luck with your surgery!

I'm almost 3 months post-op, and I seem to be able to eat just about anything. That said, I don't have a ton of variety yet (very little fruits or veges).

The one item I had a horrible time with was a hot dog on the 4th of July. Wowzers did that make me feel yucky! I had this acidic gurgle in the upper part of my stomach, and I got a bit clamy... had to actually lie down the rest of the evening.

Aside from that... I've eaten nuts without any problem, different meats, all kinds of dairy (I seem to do great with non-fat and low-fat dairy products), grilled chicken, even a slice of bacon (yeah yeah, I know!), etc...

Good luck! Everything I've heard, the sleeve is an amazing tool - I know I'm very pleased with mine. Best of luck!!

I should rephrase - none of those foods (except dairy - I am lactose intolerant) are things I CANNOT eat. I can eat all of them. I do, sometimes! But why would I choose to eat a big salad made of iceberg and have loose bowels later? Why would I choose to eat a wrap with tortilla knowing I'll only get two bites in before I feel uncomfortable and full, when I could have half a grilled or toasted sandwich instead?

All of my food goes down easily. I've overeaten only a handful of times in two years and yes, I've had to urp back up those last few bites a few times. But my life is NOTHING like what I've read about the band. I was sure I wanted the band until I saw so many revisions and complications during my six months of research.

I eat nuts, I don't need meat to be slathered in sauce or gravy and for the most part I eat like a totally normal person.

I avoid the foods I do because there are other options available that don't come with the risk of some form of discomfort, that's all.

You can't count on having NO food intolerances and you can't count on having them, either. Unfortunately, there is no real way to know what's going to happen to you until after surgery. Let us know how your appointment goes on Friday and what your ultimate decision is. I can tell you that I'd rather avoid tortillas for the rest of my life and be so effortlessly maintaining my goal weight than to be where I was two years ago. The boards are FULL of people like me, and there are only a handful of people that are more than a year out with a persistent food intolerance.

Best of luck,

~Cheri

I was sleeved 5/7/12, I used to be a huge popcorn eater. Please tell me that day will come again. Ok, maybe not a huge eater but to be able to enjoy it again would be great. Lol...can you eat popcorn at all after being sleeved?

I was sleeved 5/7/12, I used to be a huge popcorn eater. Please tell me that day will come again. Ok, maybe not a huge eater but to be able to enjoy it again would be great. Lol...can you eat popcorn at all after being sleeved?

I eat popcorn with no problems.

Cheri-my surgery is Friday. My appt is Wednesday. I'm on my 2 week diet now. Yikes. Five days. Omg. Freaking out!!!

Cheri-my surgery is Friday. My appt is Wednesday. I'm on my 2 week diet now. Yikes. Five days. Omg. Freaking out!!!

You'll do just fine! No worries - really! It's a big choice and it will definitely change your life, but for the better.

Best of luck!

~Cheri

I was sleeved 5/7/12, I used to be a huge popcorn eater. Please tell me that day will come again. Ok, maybe not a huge eater but to be able to enjoy it again would be great. Lol...can you eat popcorn at all after being sleeved?

Yes, popcorn is something I never cared much for preop but LOVE now. Watch it, though, because it slides. And I do think a lot of folks avoid it for at least a few months while healing. But yes, popcorn can be in your future if you'd like it to be.

~Cheri

You all are the Absolute Best!!!! I know I'm only 2 months and 2 days out, but this is life changing x 1,000 for me. I've been on every weight loss diet etc before getting my sleeve in May. And to simply hear that I can have one thing I love in the future is truly a Blessing. I Love ny sleeve. Eating is not always easy, sometimes it hurts. I have to chew longer and eat slower. Even for such small portions. I'll get the hang of it. Thanks again. Popcorn here I come!!! In a couple of months.