How many banders can eat bread without problems? How much and when?

[coloradobanding 5]

I am wondering what percentage of banders can eat breads, crusts, muffins etc. without any problems. Before I get negative posts, the only reason I ask is because I'm curious. bread has been the hardest for me to give up, by far. And if I can have a few bites of bread or Pizza Crust occasionally, that would be more than enough to keep me happy with my strict band diet for the rest of my life :biggrin:

[LSF 264]

So far, I have not had any problems. I have tried bread un-toasted, rice, Pasta. I haven't tried pizza but I did have the WW Calzone with no trouble. I don't have much restriction though and just had my 2nd fill.

[RestlessMonkey 7]

I have 4.5 cc in a 14 cc band (3 fills) and can still eat any bread if I make sure I chew it well. While my surgeon wants us to eat "protein first", he wants his patients to be able to eat a balanced diet. Grains and Pasta are a part of that "balance", so to me bread isn't a dirty word in lap band world.

[dmbrn 0]

I can eat some bread without problems. I haven't been able to eat an entire sandwich though. I have eaten pizza without any problemss. It seems that any type of dry dough(like the ww Breakfast pockets) i can only eat half. My bread tolerance seems to vary.

[kiz 1]

Since getting good restriction, I've had one small slice of pizza and was able to eat it without any problem. I've also had a very small white dinner roll, a slice of whole wheat double Fiber bread, a little Pasta, and a little brown rice. So far, I've haven't experienced any problems, but I am mindful about chewing well and taking small bites. I see no reason to tempt fate.

[Jachut 487]

Some bread without problems.

You wont get any negative comments from me. I dont agree that low carb is necessary for everyone and I make bread and grain products a part of my diet. I dont eat a LOT of bread though, it is difficult sometimes, so maybe a piece of toast once a week or so and the very occasional sandwich.

But I eat Cereal in some form most days, and i eat brown rice and Pasta regularly too.

[Maggies 0]

I can eat breads, but sometimes I get a little bit of of a stuck feeling on certain ones. I have 6cc in a 14cc band. I am getting 2cc put in this coming Monday so I am hoping that will put me where I want to be. Maggies:thumbup:

[amberstar 1]

i can eat bread, just not as much at one time. if i have a burger, i take the top bun off. and YES, i eat burgers from time to time! sue me, lol. or if i have a small roll or muffin, i take small bites. i had pizza for the first time last week. and it was harder to get down, so don't think i'll try it again!

[babbs3772 1]

You will hear no negatives about breads from me :thumbup: I love breads but they do not love me, since I have gotten good restriction I have been able to indulge in such things.

I suppose it is ok as breads are an issue for me, always have been. I saw my surgeon today and he said maybe some day that will change, but only I will know if it will work.

So, no bread whatsoever for me, it just gets stuck - as well as my favorite sushi - no rice for me apparently.

I get lots of carbohydrates from other foods, my oatmeal in the morning, potatoes and such :smile::biggrin:

[babbs3772 1]

i can eat bread, just not as much at one time. if i have a burger, i take the top bun off. and YES, i eat burgers from time to time! sue me, lol. or if i have a small roll or muffin, i take small bites. i had pizza for the first time last week. and it was harder to get down, so don't think i'll try it again!

I do not think, nor have I been told - that a burger is off limits! They are yummy and I haven't had one for a long time, perhaps I will have one this weekend (sans bun though for me) Thank you for the reminder!

[Blaze21 5]

At the restriction that I am at now, I can tolerate toasted bread. It's been hard giving up my turkey sandwiches.

[Carrie_C 9]

I can eat anything I want except bread. It feels like my stomach is blowing up, very painful. I haven't had any problems with Pasta or rice though.

[Carrie_C 9]

By the way, I do eat burgers, too. Just without the bun. It's still protein!

[TQUAD64 9]

Pre-band, I never ate a lot of bread, maybe once every two weeks. We would by a loaf and end up giving it to the ducks at the lake we live on.

Post band, same way. We don't eat bread. However, I bought some thin sliced sour-dough bread last week and we toasted that up. Yummy!!! I chewed it really well and had no Band problems eating it. But it really is unusual to have bread at our house.

[simone 0]

I can do bread as long as it is the good multi-grain chewy type with seeds, etc. Never did like soft white bread anyway. I was always a heavy bread user, but now hardly ever eat any. I've pretty much forgotten about it. I can also do rice, but can't do Pasta in any form. I really miss it too!!!