I've been banded since Oct 29, 08 and to this day, I haven't eaten steak or salad since my banding. I'm terrified I'll get them stuck. Does that seem crazy?

I don't have any problems with chicken, hamburger meat, grilled fish, or even lamb chops... but am terrified to try steak. And the lettuce in the salad scares me... it seems like pre-banding, no matter how well I thought I chewed it, it seemed like I'd always poop out a piece of lettuce.. (TMI, I know... sorry!)

So, should I just suck it up and try them??? Are you guys able to eat steak and salads???

Bridgette,

I have been banded since January 3 of 2008, 15 months out. I have had steak.... You just have to make sure that it is VERY VERY tender and juicy. Take it slow and easy,, chew, chew, and chew some more....

As for the salad, I have eaten salad almost every evening since I was able to eat solids again. No problems at all. I do add cottage cheese to my salad for added protein.

Just try these items, take it slow and easy.

besides, what you cant eat today, you might be able to eat tomorrow. The bands are so fickle.

Lois

Thanks, Lois! I think I'll have to give them a try! You look awesome, by the way! Way to go! You've really done well! =)

Hey girl!!

I eat steak and salad with no problems. I do have to chew them both very carefully and actually have more problem with chicken than steak. Also, like Lois said, it has to be very tender. If it even seems remotely tough, I stay away from it.

See you tomorrow!!!

Thanks Lois and Eb! I'll have to give it a try, but after my fill tomorrow, LOL.

I too have a fear of some foods and steak happens to be one of them. I just have not had the urge to try it. I do ok on moist chicken, fish and ground turkey. I had some ham this weekend and that was pretty good. I have to stay away from leftover chicken because it is dry. Good luck experimenting.

Leftover chicken is hard for me too... and bread is a huge No-No for me! It gets stuck almost instantly! It's a shame cookies/crackers and candy don't get stuck, LOL.

I haven't had issues with either food. 17 months banded.

I have been banded for about seven weeks. I have had no problems with steak or salad, but found lamb to be a killer. Also, I decided to experiment with a piece of ham during the weekend. It was bad -- and I thought I chewed it well. I don't like ham well enough to try it again.

I don't really know about breads because I purposely avoid them -- even though I love bread.:wub: