Hey guys/girls,

I have posted a couple things here and there on VST asking some questions. I am not sleeved as of now and am still doing some serious research into it at this time. I have talked to a couple people about things that they can and can not have after their sleeve. I find it interesting in the differences that I get from talking to people and comparing it to some of the things that I see here that some of you say is now on the can't eat list.

I am not concerned about fast foods or junk foods at all as I basically have eliminated them completely from my intake anyway. I have been on high protein/low carb for a bit and I don't have a bit of a problem with that. I do however find that my body already HATES any kind of fried food.

Some of the things that I have noticed that I hear different opinions on are.... Red meat, salad, nuts, certain veggies, and sugar. I hear the sugar related to dumping and I know that sugar is frowned upon anyway but does it become a disagreeing thing for you?? How about your dairy products??? Did you develop any lactose issues?

Still searching..... Thanks for your time guys. Dave.

I took a drink of something carbonated the other day. I can't even remember what it was. Oh yes - I can - it was DH's Mountain Dew (gross). We were driving somewhere and the very last bite of my Protein bar went down the wrong way. I grabbed his drink to help stop my pseudo-choking. I gave up sodas for the most part when I got my band, though I still had Fresca about once a month. It wasn't even a "stretch" thing. I saw what sodas were doing to teeth and just decided I didn't want it anymore.

The single drink of Mt. Dew hurt quite a bit until I burped. But I do that with everything. The pressure of gas hurts since getting sleeved. It hurts in my throat. I don't think it was specific to the carbonation, because I almost always (now) get this pain just before I burp.

Thank you ladies! I never guzzle champs heh heh and since I like really wonderful champs the budget keeps that in moderation lol. I really don't like soda but do drink bubbly waters (pellagrino) and I know that would be a no no after sleeve so I've switched to flat water. .

Don't worry Iggy, you will be able to sip the Pellegrino and Perrier around about a year out. The high sugar in champs may end up giving you more problems than the carbonation

Actually champagne has the lowest sugar content of wines (good quality/dry) at around 2.5 carbs because (as with all regular wines) the sugars are burned off during the production phase. Unless its a fortified or late harvest wine, they are all pretty low in sugar content. I know folks can do regular wines for the most part, but the carbonation seems to come up as an issue here a lot so I thought I'd ask a pro .

1 year out and I can eat anything. Just smaller portions. I have a few sips of root beer occassionally. No problems. Belch just like I did before.

The only thing I cannot swallow is red wine. I tried a Chianti Classico and I felt like I was pouring acid into my stomach.

I have not had problems with food. Sugar poses no problems, but I rarely eat it outside very special occasions except for the tiny bit (1/2 inch square) of 70 or 80% dark chocolate eat every evening.

I haven't had deep fried food though beyond the occasional stolen french fry.

The topping off pizza makes me a little queasy because it's so greasy. It had that effect on me before so ...

I was having dizzy spells and was told to increase my carbs. I learned really fast that flour tortillas do NOT agree with my sleeve, I have no desire to try corn ones. Also I cannot stomach a scrambled egg but I can eat an egg sunny side up which is interesting. I also think I am post op lactose intolerant, I have tried cheese, yogurt and chocolate milk and all made me sick. I never had a problem with dairy before surgery and since I am only 6 Weeks out I am hoping it will subside.

Throwing up the foam has been the worst part for me, I try so hard to avoid vomiting but it is the only thing that relieves that pressure. I think an antacid would help but my doctor doesn't want to put me on anything unless I absolutely can't live without it.

Oh, just remembered this one. I'm not lactose intolerant (actually fatty milk - anything above 1% - does bother me a bit but that was pre-sleeve) but I've found that milk always tastes off to me, even when it's fine. Brand new, just opened milk will taste off. DH/DD will taste it and tell me it's fine, and I'm ready to pour it down the drain.

I didn't touch milk for about 12 years, I guess I got too used to being away from it.

I have to say, I was moderately lactose intolerant before surgery. I could have yogurt and kefir, some cheeses, no milk or cream, no ice cream (not that that stopped me!)

Post surgery, I am living on dairy! I'm kinda amazed at how few problems I am having. The only thing I can think of is that I am having much smaller portions at a time than I would have...2-3 oz of cheese instead of a brick! I'm still surprised after reading how many people become lactose intolerant from the surgery

I have to say, I was moderately lactose intolerant before surgery. I could have yogurt and kefir, some cheeses, no milk or cream, no ice cream (not that that stopped me!)

Post surgery, I am living on dairy! I'm kinda amazed at how few problems I am having. The only thing I can think of is that I am having much smaller portions at a time than I would have...2-3 oz of cheese instead of a brick! I'm still surprised after reading how many people become lactose intolerant from the surgery

Reaaallllly hoping that does not happen. I could not imagine the buyers remorse that would be involved with that....

I'm 3 months out, and I have a littany of things I can't eat...which has made life...interesting.

No bread, tortillas, breading (like on chicken or chilie rellenos). Can only have cheese in small amounts. NO chicken - doesn't matter how it's prepared, it sticks and causes such pain, feels like an elephant on my chest. No rice. No green leafy veggies of any type. No eggs - except in small amounts as part of quiche, etc. No cruiceferous veggies, even if steamed to mush. Some types of fish. No yogurt. No soy, any type. No Protein shakes (none that I've found yet....the uncontrollable diarrhea within 15 minutes of consumption is always amusing while at work or on an hour-long car trip). No ice cream, no popcicles - even sugar free.

Things I was told I wouldn't be able to eat anymore...but can! Beef, all types: ground, steak, etc. Beans.

Your mileage will vary. There's no way to predict.

I can have some stuff but beware of waffles! I got 2 bites and so much pain!'I can't explain it!

So what I'm hearing is to enjoy fried chicken now (my absolute favorite) now while I still can.

I'm 3 months out, and I have a littany of things I can't eat...which has made life...interesting.

No bread, tortillas, breading (like on chicken or chilie rellenos). Can only have cheese in small amounts. NO chicken - doesn't matter how it's prepared, it sticks and causes such pain, feels like an elephant on my chest. No rice. No green leafy veggies of any type. No eggs - except in small amounts as part of quiche, etc. No cruiceferous veggies, even if steamed to mush. Some types of fish. No yogurt. No soy, any type. No Protein shakes (none that I've found yet....the uncontrollable diarrhea within 15 minutes of consumption is always amusing while at work or on an hour-long car trip). No ice cream, no popcicles - even sugar free.

Things I was told I wouldn't be able to eat anymore...but can! Beef, all types: ground, steak, etc. Beans.

Your mileage will vary. There's no way to predict.

That is scary... From what you listed, I would be living on beef and beans forever. I basically do a high protein low carb diet anyway, so to eliminate cheese and yogurt or milk and I would literally starve to death.

With my luck, this would be my picky a$$ sleeve that I would pull out of the bag.

You do have to keep in mind that some things you won't be able to tolerate or even like at first but if you try them again in a few weeks you will do fine. For example I have never had any problem with chicken or steak but can just now at 1 yr eat hamburger meat without feeling like it is stuck. Each and every person is so very different. If you do have problems with a food just wait and try again later. I think most people go through a phase of lactose intolerance post op that seems to last for a few weeks/months and for some doesn't go away. Mine lasted for about 8 weeks and then everything got back to normal. Your taste will be off after surgery too just because that is what surgery, any surgery does sometimes. My daughter in law and a good friend had surgeries, one c-section and one had hip surgery, around the same time I had mine and we all had the same problems with things tasting really off. Stuff tasting sicky sweet, etc. I hiope this has helped. Good luck with your surgery.