Raw Veggies After Banding?

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Hello! I am in the process of getting insurance approval, etc. I have a friend who had this done about a year ago. She still finds it difficult to eat salad and some raw veggies. I was wondering if this was an individual problem or is it something that most experience? I was wondering about raw fruit also? Please share. Thanks.

I've seen where a lot of people on here eat salad, but I have to admit, for me, I still don't/can't eat it. I can, however, eat raw carrots, cukes, and tomatoes. I just don't like the way the lettuce turns yucky when chewed a lot. Which is a little sad because I used to LOVE salads, but I don't miss them as much now.

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Suzanne

1/4/08 Banded by Dr. Brengman in Richmond, VA
Fills: 2/15/08 - 4.5cc, 3/14/08 - 1.5cc, 4/25/08- 1cc,
7/2/08 - .5cc, 10/10/08 - .6cc
Total = 8.1cc

The only vegetable that I've had an issue with is Asparagus. I eat salads all the time, fruit too - I was told I might have an issue w/the skins on fruit - but I've not experienced that. You'll just have to play around and try it all to determine what you will / will not be able to handle. Good luck w/Insurance Approval!!

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Banded 10.12.07
Start - 200lbs, Size 16
Current - 5'1 126lbs size 6

I haven't had a problem with anything except for oranges. I can't eat the skin on them. But salads, raw veggies, anything like that goes down fine. I think everyone is different though. When I try something new or something that I haven't had since the band I go slow.

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You'll find different strokes for different folks applies here. I can't eat spaghetti at ALL but can tolerate salads just fine.

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Elisabeth :)

Highest Wt 440 lbs, Banded on 3/30/06 (351 lbs)
Dr. Geiss, NY
5/25/06 1st (1.5 cc in an 11 cm VG Inamed Band)
6/21/06 2nd, (2.5 cc) 7/20/06 3rd, (2.0 cc)
9/07/06 4th, (0.3 cc) 10/18/06 5th, (0.3 cc)
12/7/06 6th, (0.5 cc) 1/4/07 7th, (1 cc)
2/13/07 8th (0.2 cc) 3/26/07 9th (0.3 cc)
5/7/07 10th (0.25 cc - total of 8.85 cc)

I've heard that romaine lettuce goes down easier than other kinds. Maybe because it's crunchier??? It's just a suggestion, but I don't have a problem with salads , "yet". I go in for my second fill on Wednesday, and some say more things get more difficult the more restriction you have. We'll see.....

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Banding on 11/19/07 by Dr. Craig Chang in Victoria, Texas.
1st fill (Jan. 11, 2008) = 3 cc
2nd fill (March 14, 2008) = 1 cc
3rd fill (June 13, 2008) = 1 cc
COMPLETE UNFILL (August 6, 2008) due to gallbladder surgery and complications
4th fill (August 20, 2008) = 4 cc Yippee!!!
5th fill (September 17, 2008) = 1 cc

I eat salad almost every day and it is actually one of the foods I never have trouble with. I eat a lot of romaine and raw spinach. I don't have trouble with any fruits or vegetables except citrus, for the same reason as stated above. (the membrane gets stuck) I also eat a lot of cut up cucumbers and peppers and have no problems.

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Thread Starter  

Thanks for all of your input! I just got insurance approval today, so I'll find out soon enough for myself!! I'm so excited!

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Banded April 16th - 10 cc band
S:246.5/C:190.5/G:145(?)

Congratulations on your approval! I have one more document to have sent to the coordinator before she can send it to BCBS. I so afraid I'll be denied! Congrats again!!

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I know what you mean. I was a wreck until I found out. I was so afraid to hope. I had a hard time thinking about what my life might be with the band because I was afraid I wasn't going to be able to do it. Good luck and keep us posted!

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Banded April 16th - 10 cc band
S:246.5/C:190.5/G:145(?)

I can eat soft fruit and salad. Raw veggies are ok, especially when there is some dressing to dip it in. It helps it go down, I just have to chew really really well.

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Banded 9/10/07 by Dr. Marsden, Dallas, TX
Revision Surgery for flipped port on Nov. 28,
AP band: 7.7 cc's in a 10cc band

It took close to a year postOp before I was comfortable with raw veggies....but now I love 'em again....

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