Here is a list of common foods that can get stuck or cause problems. Some or all of these my effect you. This is only a short list. You will have to go through trial and error to discover if any of these foods you can tolerate. Just remember to chew, chew, chew your food really well.

1. Red meat such as steak, roast beef, and pork. Red meat is high in muscle Fiber, which is difficult to separate even with a great deal of chewing. Always be careful and chew well.

2. Dry meat.

3. Shrimp.

4. Untoasted bread or doughy breads.

5. Pasta.

6. Rice.

7. Peanut Butter.

8. Membrane of citrus fruits.

9. Seeds and skin of fruits and vegetables.

10. Dried fruits.

11. Fibrous vegetables such as corn, asparagus & celery.

12. Nuts.

13. Coconut.

14. Popcorn.

15. Greasy or fried foods.

I have only tried Pasta, Peanut butter, and some hot wings. These items went down okay before my second fill. I have had pasta since my second fill and it seems to do okay if I remember to chew well. I realize I should have skipped the hot wings, but they are my weakness. With this new fill, I will be avoiding fried foods.

Just a note on fiber. Constipation may occur after surgery and is most often attributable to decreases intake of food, fiber, and fluids. In order to prevent constipation it is important to drink plenty of fluids. It is recommended to consume a minimum of 64 ounces daily. It may be helpful to try baby prunes or unsweetened prune juice. High fiber foods may slow down stomach emptying.

Edited May 3, 200818 yr by andyisbanded

I have a friend that would say, You just had the "Oh S_ _ _ fill". Much weight loss will follow. I just had a new band put in the other slipped and made me miserable. I am feeling pretty normal and not having a fill until early Dec. So needless to say weight loss is not happening quite the opposite. It is a downer, but once I have the o s fill I will look forward to losing the rest of my weight.

What will I be able to eat for protein if steak, roast, and pork are off limits. I thought moderation was the key issue and to chew very well?:scared2:

Shrimp, moist chicken, eggs, tofu, beans, you'll find out..best to you.

Stoma smaller in morning?

I don't know if this will help anyone but the crock pot is the best way to cook all your red meats it makes it real tender just put a little beef bullion or even some low fat campbell beef consume and let it cook all day it just falls apart and you don't have to struggle so much with it I make all my stews and chicken and everything in the crockpot plus my family loves it to..

Edited January 1, 201016 yr by tendervitals

Happy 2010! I have been banded for nearly 7 months. I have 4ccs in a 10cc band. I can't really eat anything in the morning. I have to drink something hot (usually coffee) for my breakfast (8ish). I really don't get hungry until 10:30 and then I eat a fiber bar. As for foods that give me trouble on a consistent basis: dry meat, rice, donuts, doughy bread, broccoli, and celery. I am in a deep and committed relationship with seafood. :tongue2: Scallops, shrimp, crab, and fish go down w/o a problem. Chinese food also really agrees w/ me (egg drop soup, lo mein, stir fry, teriyaki chicken).

DANG! Now I'm hungry. :biggrin:

buy a pill cutter (any pharmacy...rite aid, walgreens, etc...) cheap too.... cut your pills in 1/2, 1/4s etc... works like a charm....

Do you find that after the adjustments is when you have problems with food?

Happy 2010! I have been banded for nearly 7 months. I have 4ccs in a 10cc band. I can't really eat anything in the morning. I have to drink something hot (usually coffee) for my breakfast (8ish). I really don't get hungry until 10:30 and then I eat a fiber bar. As for foods that give me trouble on a consistent basis: dry meat, rice, donuts, doughy bread, broccoli, and celery. I am in a deep and committed relationship with seafood. Scallops, shrimp, crab, and fish go down w/o a problem. Chinese food also really agrees w/ me (egg drop soup, lo mein, stir fry, teriyaki chicken).

DANG! Now I'm hungry. :biggrin:

How much weight hsvr you lost?

Hi lapband family i was banded 10 days ago however thought i could cheat and eat some solid foods feel weird also stoma hurts like i ate much i had eggs for breakfastalso 1 piece wheat toast and turkey bacon i hurt ..

Hello everyone,

Thanks for all the list of foods. I hope to have my surgery in the next month or so. I was wondering about foods and stumbled on this post. So many questions...I can't wait but I am very nervous but a happy nervous. :thumbup:

That is great info to know. I am having the lapband done 27 July

I can't eat chicken at all. It was a staple in my diet before.

I was banded by Dr. Groves in March 2009 and am at a standstill. :thumbup: I have a weigh-in on Monday, possible fill.

I hate those days. I am always disappointed.

Glad to read all your posts and know I'm not alone. I can't eat before noon so within an hour of waking I have a chocolate Atkins shake ( kept at room temp) mixed with coffee. That way I jump start my metabolism and the warm liquid goes down easily. Sometimes only soup for lunch, sometimes Im ok. There are only two food that I have found that I cant eat. Bean sprouts and get this...bananas! What a bummer! I do the chewy vitamins, and am going today to buy a pill splitter which was a great idea, for the big vitamin D. I found Krill pills for the omega 3 which are a manageable size. I had benefiber to one of my crystal light drinks during the day!

You all are the best, thank you!

aww maybe u should have waited to eat momma...hope u feel betta