Bread...or not?

Hello everyone....just wondering, do you guys eat bread or not? It was on my list of DONT'S (well it said no "doughy" bread) so I've not eaten any at all. But in reading other profiles and such, I see people talk about eating bread. I was just curious as to what others from February were doing. Thanks! Sheila

I don't do bread. I'm doing the atkins diet. i have however tried the low carb wraps a few times. i just toasted them a little in the toaster oven. they're pretty good, but i've been avoiding the bad carbs now because I'm to a point where i can control my diabetes with diet only. no more diabetes meds for me!!

Actualy my nutrtionist is MAKING me eat bread lol! Can you believe that? Me being forced to eat food now? Who woulda thought? Ive been having some problems with food (not physically but mentally) I am terrified to eat. I dont want to get back to my old ways and am still afraid that this wont work for me. Well I talked to my surgeon and my nutrtionist (they work together in the same office which is so handy) and basicaly was told that I am becoming malnourished and need to add more carbs and calories. They let me know that I HAVE to have carbs in my diet to give my body fuel and I should try and eat at least one piece of bread or 2 ounces of pasta a day. That is my surgeon though and they all are different. I tolerate bread and pastas very well (which is why I'm so afraid to eat them major trigger food for me) it doesnt have to be toasted for me and I think most surgeons agree that as long as it settles with you and its good carbs(whole wheat bread- my nutrtionist has me on the lite bread pretty tasty) than it should be okay. As long as your getting your protein and fluids in a few carbs shouldnt hurt anybody. Again this is just how my surgeon feels. Talk to your nutrtionist and see what their thoughts are. In the end we all have to make our own choices based on the information we receive. Just make sure the information comes from a reliable source (ie your surgeon, nutritionist, long term post ops who have used the same program and surgeon) *Most do start out toasting the bread while your pouch is healing so it settles better. Then as time goes on you venture out a little. Keep up your great work! Krystle

I do bread very little mostly because it does'nt agree with me too much. I am able to do pasta without much trouble though. But I still try not to eat it very often. Remember protien first! But I think all things in moderation. My doctor has not excluded any foods other than high fats and refined sugar and fried stuff. I think some bread in your diet as long as it agrees with you won't hurt. I know for me breads used to be a "trigger" food so that is also a reason I pretty much avoid it. Good Luck what a wonderful journey we are on!!

I eat bread. If I try the regular white, soft kind it sometimes sits like a lump in my stomach. Toasting it helps. I had hubby get some frozen dinner rolls and we're having them today. I hope they go down ok. I can't eat much, of course, but it is nice to be able to choose from any foods. ______ Jeanie DS 02/12/05 - Medicare Approved Dr. Gary Anthone - Omaha NE 5' 10" -80 lubs (lbs) Read about the Duodenal Switch surgery at http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/surgtype-forums/DS/

Hi Sheila, I haven't even thought about bread! (Did I just say that??) I think I would be toooo scared to try it. Sounds like others are handling breads just fine. Best of luck to you on your journey, Huggs, Sharon

hi sheila: i was gonna say i don't eat any bread, but i've recently discovered south beach diet whole wheat crackers. so now i've had a few bags of them (100 cal per). i've also baked up sugar free, whole wheat banana bread with lots of nuts - wicked good. and, i've had the occasional pasta meal - heavy on the meatballs, very little sauce and pasta. so, to answer your question, i guess i'm eating bread, but being extremely careful about what, when, and how much. hope that helps. dorthe

Mmmmm! Do you have a banana bread recipe to share? Jeanie

HI SHEILA: i've just taken my most favorite banana bread recipe and modified it. i use splenda instead of sugar, whole wheat flour rather than bleached, and put in lots of walnuts for the protein. i'm kind of bold in the kitchen, sheila, since i figure that i'm on new ground here. either i try doing stuff with fake sugar and whole wheat flour, etc... or i pay the higher price for the prepackaged stuff. since i'm basically a frugal person, i at least give it a try if i can. so what the heck, give it a try, you may find one you love. good luck dorthe

hi I've tried bread for about 2mths now I only eat whole grain bread so far no problems