I met a woman today in TJ at Ortiz's office who had a piece of hot dog lodged in her band and could not even keep down Water, they had to go in a surgically remove it and unfill her at the same time

Michelle, I pulled this off of another thread you posted on and wanted to inquire more about it. Funny thing, I was JUST wondering this about an hour ago, especially since this is what my family ate for supper tonight!!!

I remember when I was doing my pre-op stuff for my band, one of the last things my doc's nurse told me was to avoid hotdogs. She was a bandster and had recently eaten one, and had been PBing for a week... obviously with reminents of weiner still in her pouch.

With this horror in my mind, Ive never had the nerve to try one.

And now I hear THIS story.

Does anyone know for sure if weiners are safe for us?

The woman I met today said her problem with the hot dog was that she #1 took too big of a bite and was talking when it went down without chewing it well enough and #2 it had a really thick skin on it...I have had a hot dog and had no trouble but now Iam hesitant to try one since hearing of her horror story.

I haven't tried one. I have had link sausage, but I removed the skin first. Didn't want to chance it.

Hot dogs are a HUGE PB issue with me. I can't eat them at all. I can eat the little smokies ones if I chew and take little tiny bites...but regular hot dogs seem to plug me up immediately. Sausage seems to be fine for me, I think the texture is different.

Be careful with hot dogs- they really aren't worth the risk of Pbing.

Megan

Whoa...that is so strange....no, I am so strange. I eat them puppies all the time--well, not all the time, but often. I do tend to chew them a lot. I like the low fat ones that are softer and have softer skins. I guess I won't try those old-fashioned ones with the tough skin. Maybe I'll give them up, too. :ermm

Hot dogs was one of the things on my list that should be eliminated or used with caution! I haven't tried them, I don't think I will now.

I think the skins are more problematic than the meat, which is no harder or easier to eat than any other kind of meat. (I'll leave the discussion of what's in them for another time.) We definitely want to steer clear of any sausages or meats with tough, chewy skins.

I agree with Jack, I didn't eat them before banding and sure won't eat one now. Since I was a little girl, I've always ordered a hotdog without the hotdog! I love the bun, the chili, onions, and coleslaw, but leave out that nasty dog!

Just so I dont gross anyone out.... I ONLY buy the ones that are all beef/no fillers. I hope they are safer/healthier then the 'others'.

My Doc says no Hot dogs but I did try a bite and needless to say I did pay for it. Since then I have not tried it again.

Hot dogs are definitely a no no for me. Tried it once, won't do it again.

It brought tears to my eyes.........not worth it.

So, Maureen, you just had to press your luck, huh? LOL

I was banded by Dr. Kuri on 1/13/05. I'm still following his post op diet instructions and on day 18 it lists 2 small hotdogs as a part of a sample meal, but after reading all of these posts NO WAY am I going to eat one. Hey, do they make a Hotdog flavored Jelly belly.... just in case I get a craving...LOL

Pati

Jelly Bellies come in all flavors i wont be suprised if there is hotdog one LOL

Oh, SHOOT!! Here we are planning a weiner roast out on our property! Guess I'll have to just eat the marshmallows instead!

I know that most band doctors say no hotdogs, right? But are they talkin' meat, bun and all? One of my favorite meals is a turkey hotdog cut into pieces and dipped into mustard or hot mustard. (I am not a huge fan of bread so that will not be a problem at all for me) Will this be ok after I have my band? I also love slaw, anyone have a problem with cabbage? I would love to have a list of no-no's, and common problem foods. If anyone has one can I have a copy of it?

I am still new to this whole process, but it looks like my insurance may cover my surgery. ~Mandy