I was banded 2/17/09 and have lost 50 pounds....YEA. I am going to Austria in June and am very concerned the food available will not fit into my diet. Does anyone have suggestions of foods I could take with me to supplement what I can find there?

I always carry around protein bars... I use either South Beach Living ones or the Zone bars - find the ones that you like, and I've used them in lots of situations instead of food. That being said, Austria is a wonderful country with lots of yummy food - you'll be able to eat exactly like you do at home... Good luck.

Thanks for your suggestion. I had thought of South Beach bars since they are high protien. Congrats on your weight loss.

The South Beach bars are very good, high in protein, filling and would be a breeze to pack. Im sure you will be able to find many things to fit into your food plan no matter what country you may happen to visit, i would not fret over it.

I just got back from a week in Germany and also traveled through Austria. I just tried to make a point of eating my proteins first then any veggies or salads. I did gain 3 lbs while on vacation but that was because I could not resist the wonderful breads!! But I am happy to report that I have lost the vacation pounds and back on track :-). Yes, bring protein bars for those in between meal snacks!! Enjoy your trip, Austria was beautiful!!

My surgery is next week. I travel for business and I think that once I'm able to resume travel, I will always take Protein bars. I don't have too many worries about most of my travel, but I will need to go to India sometime this summer and I know many people struggle with getting sick over there with regard to food/water. I am going to have to be so careful because I just can't afford to be newly banded and sick so far from home. I'm thinking of eating JUST Protein Bars while there, and only bottled Water from reputable labels.

I'm a bit worried.

Thanks for all your help. I know I can make good food choices when I am ordering myself. This is a high school group trip and many of the meals are provided. I have no problem not eating something if it doesn't fit my diet so the protien bars will be a good substitute in that situation. I also see the dietian before I go and can ask her opinion.

TH, did you have any problems with your band during the flight? I have made a couple of short airline trips and no problem. My PA said that the band could constrict during long flights. That sounds like fun....huh?