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BANDERS FOOD DIARYS
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serenitylove
New Member
everyone different as to what they can tolerate but chuck out bread pasta and rice
I would not chuck anything as yet. SOme people can't eat bread and pasta, other can. When you have your band and have had your first fill then you will know what you can eat.
I was told that is you have the right restriction and chew properly etc then you can eat most foods. However, there are those that can't. Remember with a Band it is about how much you eat not what. It isn't like a bypass where you have to stay clear of certain food.
Good luck.
I was told that is you have the right restriction and chew properly etc then you can eat most foods. However, there are those that can't. Remember with a Band it is about how much you eat not what. It isn't like a bypass where you have to stay clear of certain food.
Good luck.
thinkbethin
New Member
I can't tolerate pasta or rice now even though I feel I have no restriction. Also white bread OMG if I have this I feel like I'm going to keel over and die. The pain is awful so do be careful post op if you do try it. The 1st time I had it and felt this pain I thought I'd just over eaten. the 2nd time I had it I realised it was the white bread and have since kept away from it.
Yep I decided to give these up as I didnt want to have to go through that. Was warned prior to the op that rice and pasta swell in the pouch and have difficulty passing through, also that bread can cause just what you described!
serenitylove
New Member
i have to be honest i disagree with alot of that bread pasta and rice swell in the pouch a getting stuck and hurting like a bugger and also can stretch it and you cant eat everything even if chewed to death but yes as you say everyone is different in what they can toleralte
wannabeanewme
Member
this might help - taken from my leaflet given to me by my dietician on day I came home.. I was banded may 12th
Diet following surgery
Initially you will be allowed sips of water; this will progress to other fluids - tea, coffee, low calorie squashes and fruit juices.Once you are allowed food, iy is important to start on light foods such as porridge, soups, milk and yoghurts.
For at least 2 weeks it is necessary to have food of a pureed consistency to ensure it passses through the opening between upper and lower stomach.All food needs to be of a smooth consistency,you will need to mash food well or use a blender. Have 3 meals a day - intially start with 3 - 4 TABLESPOONS Serve all food on a small plate,eat slowly and stop as soon as you feel full.Sip at drinks between meals and aim for 6 - 8 cups a day.Ensure you take low calorie drinks, tea or coffee.
*Golden Rule*
DO NOT eat and drink at the same time.Allow 15 mins before and 30 mins after a meal before drinking.Fizzy drinks may cause discomfort and are best avoided.
Suitable foods and ideas
Porridge or weetabix with plenty of milk
Use minced meats or chicken or casserole meats,puree with gravy or a sauce.
Puree fish with a white or parsley sauce.
Prepare home made soups and puree
Mashed potatoes with skimmed milk or use instant potato as an alternative ( I did this and used smooth sandwich fillers from tesco to make some nice meals with, got some baby food sealable pots and froze them)
Cook vegetables and mash or puree - e.g carrots, turnip or cauliflower
Cook in bulk and freeze individual portions
Flavour foods with herbs and low fat sauces
Vary your intake as much as possible.
Caution foods:
the following foods might cause problems especially in the early stages.Different patients have different tolerances to foods.
Bread - especially soft white and non toasted.
Red meat partucularly steak and chops
Roasted or barbecued meat
Stringy vegetables e.g green beans, celery, cabbage and lettuce
Skins on fruit e.g apples
Over cooked rice and pasta
Nuts and dried fruit
Caution advice
Food sticking or vomiting should not happen on a regular basis.It may occur for the following reasons:-
Eating too quickly
Not chewing food well
The texture of the food was unsuitable
Eating too much
Food and fluid taken too close together
Hope this helps you in some way. I lived on slim fast shakes, cup-a-soups and porridge with plenty of fluids for the first 2 weeks then went to rice udding and the mashed potato meals or casserole which had been made, blended and frozen for me.just defrost and reheat in microwave. Now am on very small portion of normal food and use a side plate rather than a normal dinner plate for my meals and always make sure I have plenty of vegetables, no more than 250g, no more than 5g fat per 100g and no more than 180cals. (but I am coming up to 6wk post op nxt tues)
Good luck on your journey and remember - we're all here for you
{{{{{ Huggles }}}}}
Diet following surgery
Initially you will be allowed sips of water; this will progress to other fluids - tea, coffee, low calorie squashes and fruit juices.Once you are allowed food, iy is important to start on light foods such as porridge, soups, milk and yoghurts.
For at least 2 weeks it is necessary to have food of a pureed consistency to ensure it passses through the opening between upper and lower stomach.All food needs to be of a smooth consistency,you will need to mash food well or use a blender. Have 3 meals a day - intially start with 3 - 4 TABLESPOONS Serve all food on a small plate,eat slowly and stop as soon as you feel full.Sip at drinks between meals and aim for 6 - 8 cups a day.Ensure you take low calorie drinks, tea or coffee.
*Golden Rule*
DO NOT eat and drink at the same time.Allow 15 mins before and 30 mins after a meal before drinking.Fizzy drinks may cause discomfort and are best avoided.
Suitable foods and ideas
Porridge or weetabix with plenty of milk
Use minced meats or chicken or casserole meats,puree with gravy or a sauce.
Puree fish with a white or parsley sauce.
Prepare home made soups and puree
Mashed potatoes with skimmed milk or use instant potato as an alternative ( I did this and used smooth sandwich fillers from tesco to make some nice meals with, got some baby food sealable pots and froze them)
Cook vegetables and mash or puree - e.g carrots, turnip or cauliflower
Cook in bulk and freeze individual portions
Flavour foods with herbs and low fat sauces
Vary your intake as much as possible.
Caution foods:
the following foods might cause problems especially in the early stages.Different patients have different tolerances to foods.
Bread - especially soft white and non toasted.
Red meat partucularly steak and chops
Roasted or barbecued meat
Stringy vegetables e.g green beans, celery, cabbage and lettuce
Skins on fruit e.g apples
Over cooked rice and pasta
Nuts and dried fruit
Caution advice
Food sticking or vomiting should not happen on a regular basis.It may occur for the following reasons:-
Eating too quickly
Not chewing food well
The texture of the food was unsuitable
Eating too much
Food and fluid taken too close together
Hope this helps you in some way. I lived on slim fast shakes, cup-a-soups and porridge with plenty of fluids for the first 2 weeks then went to rice udding and the mashed potato meals or casserole which had been made, blended and frozen for me.just defrost and reheat in microwave. Now am on very small portion of normal food and use a side plate rather than a normal dinner plate for my meals and always make sure I have plenty of vegetables, no more than 250g, no more than 5g fat per 100g and no more than 180cals. (but I am coming up to 6wk post op nxt tues)
Good luck on your journey and remember - we're all here for you
{{{{{ Huggles }}}}}
thinkbethin
New Member
This is similar to the sheet I got from my dietician too. Have tried pasta but it feels like its sticking in my throat but I think its because we can't have a drink to help swill it down lol. Rice I've avoided because I feel like that would clog and you know about me and white bread lol.
j.u.s.t.l.i.z.
Runs Srh Support Group
give the bread up ur challanging the band to its max if u eat it x
thinkbethin
New Member
Don't worry Liz I've given up the bread lol. No way do I want that feeling again. xxGaynorxx
baby jayne
New Member
Good luck Angel whatever you decide xxx
j.u.s.t.l.i.z.
Runs Srh Support Group
hi sue, i disagree with your statement here bands do have there avoid/stay clear foods and bread is no 1 on that stay clear list, its the no1 offender for causing band problems.
