I am going to a nice seafood restaurant Friday and am craving raw oysters. Has anyone tried them since being banded?

I haven't done raw oysters in specific, but I eat sashimi with no problem and I eat several types of raw fish. I think it might be a bit of a slider food, but it shouldn't hurt you as long as you are on solids.

Enjoy your meal.

Honestly I'd ask the doc. You don't chew them, do you? And if they are too wide to fit through your band, well, yuk. I think your surgeon can tell you if they are save or not.

AND you know depending on where your oysters come from, you really aren't supposed to eat them raw...not through October (if they are from the Gulf of Mexico), or through August if they are from another source...

I have been able to eat raw clams on the halfshell without incident. Now an oyster certainly is larger than a topneck clam, so you may need to chew it up good.

Good luck to you!

I didn't try them BEFORE banding... certainly ain't gonna start now. lol

I DO eat sushi, however. Not quite the same, but I wanted to show that I am brave. Just not brave enough for raw oysters. Blech.

I think probably cavemen ate things raw. I'm glad I don't have to! :tongue2:

(Admittedly a big WEENIE when it comes to raw foods)

(and raw oysters give "slider" a whole new dimension to me. shiver)

Eww can you imagine PB'ing a raw owster? Grossness lol

I'd also check with your surgeon just to make sure.

Hi. I was banded in October 2008. I have eaten raw oysters and clams, although not often. I chewed them just like any other Protein. After any type of raw bar type food, I cannot eat anything else.

Hope this helps.

Tracy

Thanks, everyone! I do chew them, but I do understand some people thinking it's gross. This is a very reputable restaurant and they offer oysters from four different sources...none from the Gulf this time of year. I think I will try them, but yes, pb-ing an oyster would be pretty gross!!

Thanks, everyone! I do chew them, but I do understand some people thinking it's gross. This is a very reputable restaurant and they offer oysters from four different sources...none from the Gulf this time of year. I think I will try them, but yes, pb-ing an oyster would be pretty gross!!

Oh, honey, I don't care if they came from happy cows that drank only sparkling spring Water while the sun shone 24/7 -- it's YUCK! lol

Hi. I was banded in October 2008. I have eaten raw oysters and clams, although not often. I chewed them just like any other Protein. After any type of raw bar type food, I cannot eat anything else.

Hope this helps.

Tracy

Do you mean that you get full quickly?

Mmmm, I love oysters. Steamed, though. Raw is too much slime, lmao. It's like drinking sea Water.

I haven't had them since being banded, though.

I love raw oysters, but I've been afraid to try them post-band because of the difficulty chewing them and the fact that I only eat raw oysters when I'm in restaurants (as opposed to at home). It just seems like they would get stuck, and I haven't wanted to risk that while I'm at a restaurant.

I'd love it if you would let me know how it goes! (You can message me through the site or post on my blog.) I miss oysters!

Catherine

On 8/5/2009 at 3:20 PM, Petalpusher said:

Thanks, everyone! I do chew them, but I do understand some people thinking it's gross. This is a very reputable restaurant and they offer oysters from four different sources...none from the Gulf this time of year. I think I will try them, but yes, pb-ing an oyster would be pretty gross!!

I cried yesterday when I realized I may never be able to eat them again. I have never tried chewing raw oysters more than 1 or 2 chews to enjoy the flavor. Maybe this will be the solution for me.

Yes, I have no problem with them raw (or cooked). I like them raw with lots of lemon and horseradish. They are good air fried too.