Hello. My question is, does anybody have any advice on what kinds of foods stay in the pouch longest ? I've used chicken breast with a little bit of refried beans mixed in. That has given me some help. But I am still a month away from when I can get a fill (if I even need one). And I would appreciate it if anybody had any ideas that worked for them. Thanks.

In general, Protein sources do. Lots of great recipes and ideas in these food and cooking sub-forums.

Aside form the obvious meat sources, I'll eat some cheese on crackers instead of just the cheese, I'll eat less because the crackers help me feel full for longer so I'll eat less overall. Greek yogurt is one of my go-to foods. I like grilled veggies as well, make sure you chew well.

Try to stay away from the obvious foods that the band doesn't help you with, things that get very liquid once swallowed, even if not when first eaten. Ice cream, chocolate, candy, sugary drinks, high calorie liquids like smooth cream based Soups and so on.

Aside form the obvious meat sources, I'll eat some cheese on crackers instead of just the cheese, I'll eat less because the crackers help me feel full for longer so I'll eat less overall. Greek yogurt is one of my go-to foods. I like grilled veggies as well, make sure you chew well.

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agreed - greek yogurt is always in my fridge.

for me, if i don't have some fat & good carbs w/my meal....i'm hungry after 2hrs.

for example today i had grilled zucchini w/goat cheese - NO idea if/when i'll be hungry for diner, as this was extremely satisfying.

going fat free or low carb didn't work for myself & my activity level.

going fat free or low carb didn't work for myself & my activity level.

I hear ya. I was fine with minimal carbs until I started working out. Now I MUST eat some carbs for fuel before the gym or I run out of steam. Don't need much, a 90 calorie Special K bar is enough.

I try to look for carbs that have some Fiber to them, like whole fruit or at least an oatmeal or "zone" bar.

I am having trouble because I am getting hungry within 2 hours or so. I try to be careful with the carbs as I have diabetes. Because of the lap band I no longer need to take medicine for it, but I have it all the same. There are so many threads for great recipes and foods, but I couldn't find any about foods that stay a long time in the pouch. maybe they are right in front of me and I just don't see it.

Ok ladies I need some advice with the greek yogurt. Tried the fage total 0% today and am okay with it, just was wondering if you could share some ideas of good things to mix in with it or us it on?

Ok ladies I need some advice with the greek yogurt. Tried the fage total 0% today and am okay with it, just was wondering if you could share some ideas of good things to mix in with it or us it on?

personally - i don't care for fage.....much too thick for me.

i prefer either oikos or chobani - both of these come either plain or with a fruit (peach/blueberry - my favs).

if i buy the plain - i cook with that a lot in replacement of sour cream or heavy cream for a sauces....if it's for Breakfast, i like honey & granola as an additive.