I am just getting to my sweet spot - I have a lot of Fluid in band but feeling good now.

I am definitely eating less but was wondering which foods fill you up and keep you fuller longer. I am still experimenting and trying to figure out what works best for me but would welcome suggestions.

Thank you!

Solid Protein and high Fiber veggies.

Avoid soft,mushie or liquid foods that will go right through your band. As we get more and more restriction we can be drawn to the softer stuff because it is easier to get down. But the solid foods, while they take more work and time to get down, will stick with you much longer.

Go for lean chicken, meaty fish and tender beef with colorful fresh veggies which have more fiber and Vitamins.

Edited July 13, 200917 yr by Jodi_620

Protein. Protein is more dense than anything else you can eat, so it takes longer to digest, so it stays in your pouch longer, so it makes you feel full longer.

I'm really fond of fish (both Salmon and Orange Roughy). Does your program have a nutritionist? The only reason I ask is because they might be able to give you some tips. In contrast with Jodi, my program doesn't really encourage fibrous vegetables (although, this is not to say that they should be avoided, do what your progam suggests, if they have feelings about them) and says that they will be hard to digest and might not be easily tollerated. If we're going to eat vegatables, they recomment green Beans, carrots, mushrooms, beets, broccoli and cauliflower (tips only), canned/cooked, peeled tomatoes. Also, they want us to avoid raw vegatables for the first 6 months post-op.

I hope that helps!

Lauren,

You are confusing "Fibrous" pertaining to consistency with "High Fiber" pertaining to nutrition value.

Fibrous veggies would be foods that are stringy and hard to chew well and digest (ie celery, broccoli stems, asparagus, brussel sprouts etc.). Of course you should avoid foods like this as they can be hard to chew well enough to pass through the band comfortably.

I was referring to high Fiber (as in nutrient content) like Beans, tomatos, zucchini, peppers, etc. High fiber foods are necessary for good digestion and fiber can actually slow down the digestive process so that you stay full longer. Fiber is necessary for good health and will help us avoid constipation. We can't be healthy on meat alone.

Edited July 13, 200917 yr by Jodi_620

Thank you for the correction.

For me, my band does not work the way it is supposed to without the fibre and bulk of wholegrain foods.

tuna and salad vegies for lunch means I'm starving an hour or two later. Tuna, salad vegies and wholegrain bread for lunch and I'm right until dinner. eggs for Breakfast dont fill me unless they come on a piece of wholegrain toast. shakes go right through.

Entirely carb meals wont last me either, they fill quickly due to bulk, but the energy rush disappears. But temper it with Protein to slow that blood sugar reaction and give the meal some substance and the combination of protein, vegies or fruit and a carb is what works for me.

I am going to shake this up from the bottom of 2 years being dusty .

Peanut Butter .........When I have a need to eat because I am hungry this is my savior

Turkey Chili -- You can puree after a filling with a lil salsa and sour cream , the small amount I use I dont skimp and use Fat free I use the regular.-Micriowave

Pasta Free Ravioli.. spaghetti sauce , fat free ricotta and shredded low fat cheese. Microwave

My 3 saving graces

I find that nuts really fill me up- I measure 1/4 c. and eat them for a snack in the afternoon.

Tuba or salmon patties. I buy them Pre made in a pouch like regular tuna. High protein and low cal. That plus some salad or veggies keeps mr full about 5 hrs. And I have gone back to homemade protein smoothies in the morning. Fresh fruit. Ice. Greek yogurt. Lots of person and my fiber too since I add benefiber powder. I I get hungry and need a snack a handful of almonds or a 90cal fiber one bar tides me over.

Solid protein like chicken breast, meatballs, turkey or even eggs..etc that is always the first thing I eat at every meal. Also oatmeal fills me up really good