Question:
what types of bread are best ....

in response to the sandwhiches in cafes question it has got me curious to ask what types are bread are best to start with toasted or untoasted. could you please specify the type ie wholegrain not the brand as i live in nz and dont have your makes. the replies about the bread getting stuck ..does this happen straight away or after a awhile of digestion and what does it feel like as wouldnt you panic a little afer a while of it not going down and want to seek medical help or is it like that feeling im sure weve all expiernced when we have eaten to fast beteen mouthfuls..    — Rachel F. (posted on February 5, 2002)

February 6, 2002
I am 8 weeks post-op and have eaten a P&J sandwich,not toasted. but I took all the crust off and then some, so the sandwich was only about 3"x3" i chewed slow and it went down ok.
   — Cindee A.

March 8, 2004
I had surgery about 7 weeks ago and as long as I toast my bread I am fine. I like the whole grain it has 4 grams of protien.
   — Rita P.

March 8, 2004
I am 18 months post/op and still have trouble with bread. About a month ago I thought I would try again, I bought low carb bread and toasted it. I got so sick, so fast and it kept getting worse. I used to be able to lie down for about half an hour and it would pass, but this time it didn't go away. At first I feel like I have a rock in my stomach, then I get naseous, then as it tried to work it's way out of the stomach I got cramps, that got worse and worse. I thought I would vomit on my own, but it wouldn't come up or go down, so finally had to make myself sick, then it passed. Saw the doctor a couple days later and she said if I still have a problem with bread I will probably never be able to eat it. I can eat an ocassinal english muffin, well toasted and low carb pita bread is ok, but not real bread. Luckily bread is no huge loss for me. I still order sandwiches sometimes and just eat the filling. No bread, thanks!
   — Penny D.