LapBand Food Stages Lists Suggestions

[RTWISDALE 0]

Pinkylee I have never heard of that , but have you tried watering it down a little. I do grits that way when I eat them which is not very often and I seem to have less PB.

[Kittski 0]

I'm still waiting for my band but I thought I'd share a possible menu idea to add a little variety to the liquid phase. Keep in mind I'm only suggesting it because it's a tasty liquid; I don't know how it fits in nutritionally. It's called Raita and it's a yummy Indian yogurt condiment/sauce that I adore! I drink it more than use it as a condiment. It's served chilled and is fantastic on a hot day.

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The most common is a cucumber Raita. It's really easy to make and there are dozens of varieties. You can make it thick or runny and easliy adjust the ingredients. It's pretty cheap to buy at most Indian restaurants too.

Here's two recipies

•2 cups natural plain yoghurt

•1 cup grated, seeded cucumber

•1 green chilli-finely chopped (optional

•1/t tsp. salt,adjust to taste

•1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

•1/2 tsp. ground, roast cumin seeds (dry roast in microwave or in a wok or frying pan

Instructions

1.Beat yoghurt, salt, black pepper and cumin together. (Blender works best for thin Raita.) 2.Add cucumber and green chillies and mix well. Adjust salt. Serve chilled.-------------------------

Cucumber Raita Recipe

Ingredients

1. Dahi Yogurt: 2 Cups

2. Grated Cucumber: ½ Cup

Skin cucumber, scoop out seeds, Grate very coarse

3. Finely chopped onion: ¼ Cup

I use red onions for color

4. Garlic: 1 Clove, peeled and minced

5. Salt: ½ teaspoon or to taste

6. Cayenne powder: ¼ teaspoon or to taste

7. Black pepper: Pinch

8. Whole Cumin Seeds: 1 teaspoon

9. Fresh Cilantro: 1 Tablespoon, washed stem discarded chopped

Method

Churn the yogurt using a blender or a mixer. Fold in items 2 thru 7.

Roast cumin seeds on a hot griddle (NO OIL) stirring occasionally on high heat till the seeds start turning black. Coarsely grind seeds with a pestle or a coffee grinder. Add ground roasted seeds to yogurt. Refrigerate. Serve with chopped fresh cilantro

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This place has dozens of Raita recipies.

http://www.mamtaskitchen.com/recipe_display.php?id=%2012842

[NatesMommy 0]

[virginia 0]

Hi, New Hope,

I'm new too! I was told baked potatoes were okay at first they are a starch. but, thats still what i eat so far. and i chew , chew ,chew, almost like a liquid before i swallow. i also still eat roast beef hash.soft foods, ive moved up too a hard bread stick once. but i got scared it would hurt me, so i havent ate one anymore, im still learning also, i walk alot, and now riding my bike. i was told not to eat Pasta because it would swell in your stomach.but i too hear people eating cheesy mac, but i too will ask, good luck....Virginia :clap2: Banded July 22nd,2006 I've lost 14 lbs so far...

[henderson925 0]

I am new to this forum I was just banded 8/17/06 and I came home today. I experienced alot of sweeling on my right side where the band was placed and puty on steriods to bring down inflammation. I was on Clear Liquids in the hospital and now that Im home I can have full liquids for 4 weeks then pureed food sand day 42 solid food. I was banded at Barix Clinic in Langhorne.

[laura-loo 0]

Thanks for such a helpful and informative thread

Laura

[Mags 0]

Hi everybody --

This is my fifth day post surgery and I'm feeling great. My list of foods is a little different. For instance, I can eat small portions of oatmeal thinned with skim milk and I find this seems to go down the best. My nutritionist also recommended to have at least 64 oz Fluid in phase I and to plan around 6 very small meals. After experimenting a bit, I've found I like to have 3 meals of whey Protein Powder mixed with 6 ounces of skim milk, 1 meal of oatmeal, 1 applesauce with a packet of ProCel added for extra Protein, and 1 meal of either lentil or pea Soup very well pureed in the blender. All of this gives me around 85 grams of protein, which the nutritionist says is most important, but also the oatmeal has been keeping things "moving along" if you know what I mean and the applesauce (no sugar added) is a nice sweet treat.

Right now because I'm still swollen from surgery all of this keeps me feeling very full. I'm most worried about getting to the regular food phase. I've seen many postings on this site from people eating pizza and other stuff (one recommended macaroni and cheese as a "soft food" during phase II). I wonder about this.

I hope everyone, especially those with new bands, are doing well. This certainly is an adventure!!!

Mags

[Wheezy 0]

I have just registered and found your posting very interesting.

Unfortunately my dietician did not give me any useful info as what to eat - most importantly she did not emphasize the need to eat a good quantity of Proteins.< /p>

Coming from Europe I have a problem understanding what cup size means. Can you please translate it into ounces or Fluid ounces? :help:

Very many thanks,

Minnie

A cup is 250 mL or 250 ccs

[PamRN 0]

There are 8 liquid ounces in a cup. 16 ounces dry weight in one pound.

[dina anderson 0]

Thanks so much for the food stages lists. It is VERY helpful. I'm having surgery on Feb 22nd and have been wondering what I was going to eat afterwards. THANKS!!!!

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[Beckie 0]

Will someone please tell me, Beans or no beans? In some info I have read it says beans are good but the paper from my doctor says beans are bad, even refried beans. Hmmm. I am going to a birthday party at a Mexican restaraunt tonight and am not sure what to order.

[Minnesotalady 1]

Hi, from what I have read is that Beans are suppose to be good for you. They have lots of Protein and I'm sure they are good for the lapband because they are mushy. I've read that alot of people when they go to a taco joint ,that is what they order is refried Beans. I hope this helps. Have fun tonight. Wishing you continued success, you go girl!!

Minnesotalady:clap2:

[Beckie 0]

Thanks Minnesotalady. I am going to eat the beans!

[moving man 0]

Good plan .KEEP UP THE GOOD THREADS

[moving man 0]

:clap2: :clap2: Good plan .KEEP UP THE GOOD THREADS