LAP-BAND^® Food Stages Lists Suggestions

Ahhh, you know, it's great to be able to read all this information about the Lap_Band and it's diet; please keep up the good work. And, DylansMom, thanks for the suggested foods, at least this way I will have an idea of what I should stock up on before I head to the hospital for the procedure. I have this feeling I am not going to be wanting to do much shopping AFTER the surgery. :)

Where does dairy fit into this awesome scheme of things. Like milk... categorized as a protein?

I have just registered and found your posting very interesting.

Unfortunately my dietician did not give me any useful info as what to eat - most importantly she did not emphasize the need to eat a good quantity of proteins.

Coming from Europe I have a problem understanding what cup size means. Can you please translate it into ounces or fluid ounces? :help:

Very many thanks,

Minnie

Minnie: A cup is usually 8 ozs.

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Many Thanks
Minnie:)

Anyone try couscous? I've seen postings on problems with grits, but I can't find anything on couscous.

I know to keep it in very small amounts due to calories, but is it a big PB or golfball culprit like rice or grits sometimes are?

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Pinkylee




244.5/239/189.0/159 - Spiegel, 6/9/06

Shrinking Violet,
Your write that mean potatos, pasta, rice, bread and everything else that is good.

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Surgeon- Dr. Lopez,TJ
SURGERY 8/2005
1ST FILL 10/2005 1CC
2CD FILL 12/2005 2CC
3RD FILL 2/2006 .5CC
4TH FILL 7/21/2006 .4CC TOTAL 2.8
FILL DR. HOUSTON NASHVILLE www.cmcwls.com
TELL THEM I SENT YOU.

hey Guys,

I had my surgery in February of 2006 and there are times when I still have trouble eating solid foods and I seem to be throwing up a lot no matter how well I chew my food....the reason I'm concerned is that when i do throw it back up the food is not in chunks but very much like a liquid. Is this normal or should I go back to the dr. It's strange in that some days i have troubles and somedays I don't and it doesn't seem to have a ryhme or reason for the difficulties.

Welcome Bigjock2 this is very normal I am aalmost a year out and I still have this problem.

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Surgeon- Dr. Lopez,TJ
SURGERY 8/2005
1ST FILL 10/2005 1CC
2CD FILL 12/2005 2CC
3RD FILL 2/2006 .5CC
4TH FILL 7/21/2006 .4CC TOTAL 2.8
FILL DR. HOUSTON NASHVILLE www.cmcwls.com
TELL THEM I SENT YOU.

Pinkylee I have never heard of that , but have you tried watering it down a little. I do grits that way when I eat them which is not very often and I seem to have less PB.

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Surgeon- Dr. Lopez,TJ
SURGERY 8/2005
1ST FILL 10/2005 1CC
2CD FILL 12/2005 2CC
3RD FILL 2/2006 .5CC
4TH FILL 7/21/2006 .4CC TOTAL 2.8
FILL DR. HOUSTON NASHVILLE www.cmcwls.com
TELL THEM I SENT YOU.

I'm still waiting for my band but I thought I'd share a possible menu idea to add a little variety to the liquid phase. Keep in mind I'm only suggesting it because it's a tasty liquid; I don't know how it fits in nutritionally. It's called Raita and it's a yummy Indian yogurt condiment/sauce that I adore! I drink it more than use it as a condiment. It's served chilled and is fantastic on a hot day.
:hungry:
The most common is a cucumber Raita. It's really easy to make and there are dozens of varieties. You can make it thick or runny and easliy adjust the ingredients. It's pretty cheap to buy at most Indian restaurants too.

Here's two recipies

•2 cups natural plain yoghurt
•1 cup grated, seeded cucumber
•1 green chilli-finely chopped (optional
•1/t tsp. salt,adjust to taste
•1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
•1/2 tsp. ground, roast cumin seeds (dry roast in microwave or in a wok or frying pan

Instructions
1.Beat yoghurt, salt, black pepper and cumin together. (Blender works best for thin Raita.) 2.Add cucumber and green chillies and mix well. Adjust salt. Serve chilled.-------------------------
Cucumber Raita Recipe

Ingredients

1. Dahi Yogurt: 2 Cups
2. Grated Cucumber: ½ Cup
Skin cucumber, scoop out seeds, Grate very coarse
3. Finely chopped onion: ¼ Cup
I use red onions for color
4. Garlic: 1 Clove, peeled and minced
5. Salt: ½ teaspoon or to taste
6. Cayenne powder: ¼ teaspoon or to taste
7. Black pepper: Pinch
8. Whole Cumin Seeds: 1 teaspoon
9. Fresh Cilantro: 1 Tablespoon, washed stem discarded chopped

Method

Churn the yogurt using a blender or a mixer. Fold in items 2 thru 7.
Roast cumin seeds on a hot griddle (NO OIL) stirring occasionally on high heat till the seeds start turning black. Coarsely grind seeds with a pestle or a coffee grinder. Add ground roasted seeds to yogurt. Refrigerate. Serve with chopped fresh cilantro
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This place has dozens of Raita recipies.
http://www.mamtaskitchen.com/recipe_...hp?id=%2012842

Hi, New Hope,
I'm new too! I was told baked potatoes were okay at first they are a starch. but, thats still what i eat so far. and i chew , chew ,chew, almost like a liquid before i swallow. i also still eat roast beef hash.soft foods, ive moved up too a hard bread stick once. but i got scared it would hurt me, so i havent ate one anymore, im still learning also, i walk alot, and now riding my bike. i was told not to eat pasta because it would swell in your stomach.but i too hear people eating cheesy mac, but i too will ask, good luck....Virginia :clap2: Banded July 22nd,2006 I've lost 14 lbs so far...

I am new to this forum I was just banded 8/17/06 and I came home today. I experienced alot of sweeling on my right side where the band was placed and puty on steriods to bring down inflammation. I was on clear liquids in the hospital and now that Im home I can have full liquids for 4 weeks then pureed food sand day 42 solid food. I was banded at Barix Clinic in Langhorne.

Thanks for such a helpful and informative thread

Laura