When can I eat bread?

[Ree 215]

I know it's not a good idea to eat bread ever, but if I wanted to have some every now and then, how soon after being sleeved can I eat stuff like breads, Pasta and rice? When we are out and looking to stop somewhere to get something to eat I like subway and now that I'm sleeved I would opt for 1/2 of a 6 inch turkey sub with extra turkey. At home I love to make chicken quesadillas w/ mushrooms, low fat cheese and turkey bacon. I use 6 inch tortilla wraps and (now that I'm sleeved) I would probably only eat half of that. Other food staples in this house are chicken w/ rice, for me at some point I would like to be able to have my chicken with about 2 tbsp. of brown rice.

So how soon can I start adding these foods back into my diet?

[sandisleeve 563]

I know it's not a good idea to eat bread ever, but if I wanted to have some every now and then, how soon after being sleeved can I eat stuff like breads, Pasta and rice? When we are out and looking to stop somewhere to get something to eat I like subway and now that I'm sleeved I would opt for 1/2 of a 6 inch turkey sub with extra turkey. At home I love to make chicken quesadillas w/ mushrooms, low fat cheese and turkey bacon. I use 6 inch tortilla wraps and (now that I'm sleeved) I would probably only eat half of that. Other food staples in this house are chicken w/ rice, for me at some point I would like to be able to have my chicken with about 2 tbsp. of brown rice.

So how soon can I start adding these foods back into my diet?

-- you should speak to the NUT in your surgeons office for accuracy. mine suggests staying away from most types of the following items for 6 months to a year depending on my tolerance level:

White bread/rice

Pasta (pinterest has great alternatives such as spaghetti squash and Zuchinni noodles or lasagna stuffed peppers)

Sweets/pastries (grilled or baked fresh fruit can help ward off cravings)

Fried foods (supposedly causes gallbladder issues in some WLS patients)

Caffeine

White sugar (torani sugar free syrups are great as is Truvia)

Real butter (smart balance is recommended and not too bad to me)

6 weeks: nut butter (can't wait!!)

NUT said weight watchers sized Snacks or treats are ok in moderation and I believe that includes crackers such as wheat thins as well

Fruit juices with added sugar are forbidden for life really as are carbonated drinks like soda to my understanding

WLS is a big time life changer if you want long lasting results. Good luck!!

[gomekast 559]

My program said not too ever. Then they also said the folks that regain are the ones that resumed eating all that stuff again.

In theory I'm sure you could at some point but with so little room in our sleeves, why would you fill it with refined carbs that are pure sugar, chemicals and bleached flours?

I know that we're all human and some will have this stuff. But this stuff got me 140 pounds overweight to begin with. Personally I will not allow them in my body again. Therapy has allowed me to move past that white refined carb addiction.

Good luck to you. Always listen to your sleeve!

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

bread has been my downfall. I have resolved to not waste my efforts trying to get back on bread/biscuits/homemade dumplings/pasta/crackers/pizza. Much less stress since I won't have it in my house to be tempted. There are so many options.

[Bufflehead 6,358]

My dietician gave me permission to eat that sort of thing (small amounts, like a few bites) but only in social settings, after six months. For example, if I am out to dinner with a bunch of friends, I could eat a couple of bites of rice that came with my dinner. Or if I am having lunch at a friend's house and she serves sandwiches, I could have half of an open face sandwich. Things I can't do:

--buy carbs/starches/sweets and bring them into my home (or of course something worse like buy them and stuff my face with them in the car in the parking lot!).

--buy carbs/starches/sweets at a fast food place.

--nosh on crackers or similar stuff that might be provided at work.

So basically only a few bites and only on rare occasions. I have to follow this until I reach goal and maintain for at least six months.

[Sherry73 94]

My program says no bread for 12 to 18 months. Rice and Pasta in small amounts and over cooked at 3 months.

[Ree 215]

So minimum 3 months? I guess what I'm trying to ask is when can I eat bread type foods and it won't physically hurt me (the sleeve)? If I want to eat a turkey wrap with a low carb wrap do I have to wait a full 3 months or can I try it in a month from now?

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

Until you eat it you may not know. We are all different and react differently to foods. I had a problem with a small piece of chicken. I do not want that feeling again. Did your doctor give you guidelines?

[gomekast 559]

So minimum 3 months? I guess what I'm trying to ask is when can I eat bread type foods and it won't physically hurt me (the sleeve)? If I want to eat a turkey wrap with a low carb wrap do I have to wait a full 3 months or can I try it in a month from now?

Call and ask your nurse or dietician. Dont risk complications. Your program should have specific time line's.

[sandisleeve 563]

My PA informed me that I still can't have communion wafer & wine and I'm 23 days out. Pretty torn up about that but Id rather be safe than sorry and I know God fully understands.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

I love(d) bread. Love love love love love love everything bread. Love. Like lovity love love love. LOOOOOOVE. Love love love. Love it love it love it. Ate meals consisting entirely of it. Didn't go a day without it. Ordered extra baskets of it. Only went to restaurants that gave it to you. Bread bread bread bread bread. Give me bread. Knew what time the local groceries took it out of the oven so I could bring it home hot. One for me on the way home, one for the family AT home. Plain, with butter, with cream cheese, with brie, toasted, cold, smeared, bread bread bread,

I quit bread with all the will power of someone who MADE.THE.DECISION a month pre-op. Tried a bit a toast when I moved to food a few months post op. It stuck. Tried it again soaked in Soup, it stuck. Tried it a third and final time and realized I was trying it out of habit, not because I wanted it. Still love the smell, the texture, the crunch, hate the feeling it gives me so I don't eat it. I might pick a crusty piece off at Panera and chew it up really well but I know the swallow is going to suck so I rarely do that. I don't miss it as much I was sure I was. Tortillas get stuck so I make wraps or quesadillas and then just eat the inside. Silly, but true. I can eat a piece of bacon on toast, but I pull off all of the toast and just a few crumbs stick to it. Wasteful.

Try to go without. You'd be amazed. If I can, you can.

[LouiseC 1,029]

I know it's not a good idea to eat bread ever, but if I wanted to have some every now and then, how soon after being sleeved can I eat stuff like breads, Pasta and rice? When we are out and looking to stop somewhere to get something to eat I like subway and now that I'm sleeved I would opt for 1/2 of a 6 inch turkey sub with extra turkey. At home I love to make chicken quesadillas w/ mushrooms, low fat cheese and turkey bacon. I use 6 inch tortilla wraps and (now that I'm sleeved) I would probably only eat half of that. Other food staples in this house are chicken w/ rice, for me at some point I would like to be able to have my chicken with about 2 tbsp. of brown rice. So how soon can I start adding these foods back into my diet?

I couldn't eat bread until about the five month mark. Even now I find I can only eat a little and I consider it a 'treat'. I can tolerate it, but it just takes up too much space that I would rather give to healthier food. Or more enjoyable treats.

That said, I won't eat Subway at all given how awful and unhealthy it is, so our views on nutrition may well vary wildly! In which case, you are best to follow your surgeon or nutritionists plan for you along with what your sleeve can tolerate.

[LouiseC 1,029]

I love(d) bread. Love love love love love love everything bread. Love. Like lovity love love love. LOOOOOOVE. Love love love. Love it love it love it. Ate meals consisting entirely of it. Didn't go a day without it. Ordered extra baskets of it. Only went to restaurants that gave it to you. Bread bread bread bread bread. Give me bread. Knew what time the local groceries took it out of the oven so I could bring it home hot. One for me on the way home, one for the family AT home. Plain, with butter, with cream cheese, with brie, toasted, cold, smeared, bread bread bread, I quit bread with all the will power of someone who MADE.THE.DECISION a month pre-op. Tried a bit a toast when I moved to food a few months post op. It stuck. Tried it again soaked in Soup, it stuck. Tried it a third and final time and realized I was trying it out of habit, not because I wanted it. Still love the smell, the texture, the crunch, hate the feeling it gives me so I don't eat it. I might pick a crusty piece off at Panera and chew it up really well but I know the swallow is going to suck so I rarely do that. I don't miss it as much I was sure I was. Tortillas get stuck so I make wraps or quesadillas and then just eat the inside. Silly, but true. I can eat a piece of bacon on toast, but I pull off all of the toast and just a few crumbs stick to it. Wasteful. Try to go without. You'd be amazed. If I can, you can.

Your post made my inside voice scream 'super fresh french stick dipped in extra virgin cold pressed olive oil!'

Wow. I actually started salivating typing that.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

I know, right? But it's painful, it's not very nutritious, it takes up all your room and it causes bad cravings. bread isn't bad, but for us, it is not good.

[Beach Lover 1,084]

I love(d) bread. Love love love love love love everything bread. Love. Like lovity love love love. LOOOOOOVE. Love love love. Love it love it love it. Ate meals consisting entirely of it. Didn't go a day without it. Ordered extra baskets of it. Only went to restaurants that gave it to you. Bread bread bread bread bread. Give me bread. Knew what time the local groceries took it out of the oven so I could bring it home hot. One for me on the way home, one for the family AT home. Plain, with butter, with cream cheese, with brie, toasted, cold, smeared, bread bread bread,

I quit bread with all the will power of someone who MADE.THE.DECISION a month pre-op. Tried a bit a toast when I moved to food a few months post op. It stuck. Tried it again soaked in Soup, it stuck. Tried it a third and final time and realized I was trying it out of habit, not because I wanted it. Still love the smell, the texture, the crunch, hate the feeling it gives me so I don't eat it. I might pick a crusty piece off at Panera and chew it up really well but I know the swallow is going to suck so I rarely do that. I don't miss it as much I was sure I was. Tortillas get stuck so I make wraps or quesadillas and then just eat the inside. Silly, but true. I can eat a piece of bacon on toast, but I pull off all of the toast and just a few crumbs stick to it. Wasteful.

Try to go without. You'd be amazed. If I can, you can.

This made me laugh! Bread is a big bad no no for me now. I stay away from all bread, Pasta and rice these days. I could probably eat some of it (tiny amount) but I have made a vow to myself to stay away. I know me and it would send me down the slippery slope of cravings that I have no desire to withdraw from again. Soooooooo I stay away. Thanks for the chuckle and the good advice.