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



What if any bread items can you eat without any discomfort  

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  1. 1. What if any bread items can you eat without any discomfort

    • None-tried it once will never try it again
    • Little-tried a little not horrible but uncomfortable
    • OK-can eat bread and/or bread products with few problems
    • As much as I want-Never had a problem with bread with the band


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I have weird cravings now...like cesar salads, steamed brocolli and cheese, refried Beans with salsa.

OMG, I have the same cravings! In fact today, I literally told my husband I couldn't wait to have a chicken caesar salad, and today I had refried beans..LOL. Sadly, I'm craving pizza and garlic bread the most...grrrr

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OMG, I have the same cravings! In fact today, I literally told my husband I couldn't wait to have a chicken caesar salad, and today I had refried beans..LOL. Sadly, I'm craving pizza and garlic bread the most...grrrr

I was craving pizza as well. I cut the toppings into little pieces and it actually cured my craving. I eat the toppings and my son ate the crust...winning combo!!

Try the thin crust pizza. A fellow bander told me she can eat one piece of thin crust pizza....takes her a while but it does cure the craving.

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Not very much bread for me. I'm at 8.25cc finnally having restriction.

Question, having hard time knowing difference between full feeling and/or stuck?

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I tend to mostly eat protiens, dairy, veggies and fruits first but when I do eat breads I will stick with dry/crunchy foods like crackers, pizza crusts or toast. I've had a couple bites of cake and chewed well and there was no problem. I've had three fills and I have tried many things. I also ate some lasagna I made (with much less Pasta than normal and more veggies) but it made me feel sluggish and heavy in my stomach so I will not eaten that again.

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Question, having hard time knowing difference between full feeling and/or stuck?

Stuck HURTS. I find it VERY painful. Full is just uncomfortable and maybe a feeling of it sitting in your throat if you really push it. Which I've done once or twice. I try hard not to do either of the above but sometimes it just happens.

I keep chewable papaya enzymes on hand (at home and in my purse) in case of sticks. Helps a lot. I haven't PB'd yet b/c of them. I also eat them after my lunch and dinner to help with digestion in general. Esp. if it's a meal that's just going to sit there. The ones that I buy also have chlorophyl in them and that helps with cell rebuilding too, just like in plants. :thumbdown:

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I can eat a slice of toast with my egg in the morning but have a hard time if I try to eat a sandwich; it just got stuck and I felt like I was choking. Have to remember to chew, chew, chew. AND yes, a burger is a great thing every now and again. I am a bit nervous to try rice, Pasta or potatoes and would not of even trying pizza.< /p>

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I was banded 11-14-08 and even with my first fill I could eat think crust pizza, not the best choice of food but I was out of town on business and that is what I had for lunch. I did however have my second fill on friday so I dont know if I would be able to eat it again or not.

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I can eat anything, but try not to!!

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Where do you get Papaya Enzymes?? That may help me. I do not feel restriction, but I do get that "stuck" feeling with meats (even if chewed well) if I do not sit up straight when I eat. I have PBed a few times and that relieves the discomfort. Ate a roll the other night and took small bites and had no problem with that at all. Thanks!

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I am horrible! I can eat some bread as long as it's with something that will help it slide, like butter or sauces. My restriction is pretty tight right now but I have days that I can eat something OK and then there are days where I can hardly eat. I take my Multi-Vitamin and Calcium supplement and Biotin because I know I'm not getting enough of what

I should be eating... the things I have trouble with the most is chicken! Especially the breast... maybe because it's dry...The only chicken I can eat right now is the Willie's boneless wings with no breading (with a lot of blue cheese) I basically eat whatever is on the menu and eat a whole lot less of it...:blush:

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bump. Anyone else

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I can eat bread in moderation and as long as it's been reduced to a mush prior to swallowing. I choose not to eat too much bread though.

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Where do you get Papaya Enzymes?? That may help me. I do not feel restriction, but I do get that "stuck" feeling with meats (even if chewed well) if I do not sit up straight when I eat. I have PBed a few times and that relieves the discomfort. Ate a roll the other night and took small bites and had no problem with that at all. Thanks!

I got a bottle of chewable Natural Papaya & pineapple Enzymes at Trader Joe's. I would think any health food store would carry them too. I had a stuck episode with chicken one day, and as soon as I chewed one, I had immediate relief.

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Where do you get Papaya Enzymes?

I get them at my little local natural Vitamin store. Heck you might even find them in the natural foods section at your grocery store. I've never looked. I should just in case I can't get them for some reason at my regular place.

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I saw some at GNC the other day.

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