Hello guys

What phase do you want to cover? Post surgery? Mushies? Solids? 30 days post op?

If you're cleared for solids we all eat whatever we want. The band can tolerate most all foods but as your band is tightened with fills you may find some foods like breads, dry chicken, red meat, rice etc are hard to tolerate? Not always and not every Bandster has problems with foods. I don't have problems but my band is not real tight either.

Otherwise, it's a trial and error for most of us? Most of us just stick to healthy foods and stay away from slider foods like ice cream, Cookies, pizza, lasagna. But those foods are still OK if you count them towards your daily calorie intake.

Good Luck.

What is the problem with rice?

Yes! I need this topic too. I'm 4 days post op and am almost ready for the mashies in 2 days. What can I eat as far as mushies, post op and solids?

Rice is ok for me but I've read so many people who get stuck on rice. It seems to gum up the stoma.

Yes! I need this topic too. I'm 4 days post op and am almost ready for the mashies in 2 days. What can I eat as far as mushies, post op and solids?

I ate a lot of egg drop Soup. It's rich and has a lot of Protein so it's filling. Also, refried Beans with little cheese. I make my own but canned is good too. oatmeal, Soups with lentils or soft veggies, If you start your own topic you should get a lot of response. It's always been a popular topic.

Or go to the band forums section and there's a thread already there for foods we eat.

For me, I simply try to eat as healthy as I can....I don't count calories, and my hunger and portion sizes are handled by the band itself....

Healthy....common sense...no fried foods, no fatty foods, high sugars, I gave up Red meat altogether (Not band friendly for me)

Years ago I read a book entitled "Sugar Blues"...the one thing I remembered was not to eat, or stay away from anything "White"....white flour, white rice, sugar, salt, Pasta, white potatoes, dairy products.....etc, etc....

Makes a lot of sense to me, and is more relevant than ever with the band....

I have plenty of friends who are slim and fit...and ever since I was first banded I observed them....they don't worry about calories, they simply eat very healthy foods, and very little of it....and remain very active (exercise)

I have the "Very Little" taken care of because of the band...it's up to me to eat healthy....make wide food choices....

On the flip side...go to a restaurant and observe what everyone is eating.....it is IMMEDIATELY apparent why some people are fat and some people are not....

But as was said...what phase are you in??? I am 3 years out, I live an easy day to day lifestyle and never utter the word "Diet"

I hope this helps. http://www.advancedbariatricsurgery.com/forum/?f=10

Guys i started semi solid phase . I mainly eat eggs lol . Scrambled egges and white cheese . I tried grilled salmon too it is really nice and tender i chew very slowly ,i ate. Mashed potatoes however it it is high on csl . Sometimes i eat boiled eggs and mash it am trying to be selective i drink a lot of skimmed milk . I eat bananas too i am so afraid and am not sure if i am losing weight as i dont exercise yet

You should fill in your profile so we know more about you?

Many people do not lose weight during the first 30 days and more. The band won't work it's magic till it's adjusted properly. Until then this is basically a diet.

You don't have a scale? You should invest in one.imo

This is a difficult time to be freshly banded. I was banded 11/2/8/11 and the holidays can be difficult.