Tapas? Anyone had? post Banding

[leedsburr]

OK so im out for a meal with friends tonight and they have elected for Tapas as they are small dishes etc...

My question is.... has anyone had tapas after a gastric band?

Im now 6 weeks since i was banded... i got my first fill of 4ml last thursday.

Before my fill i had returned to eating a varied diet at week 5... i have had no issues with eating anything, i am chewing things to death... more like 30 chews.

The only thing i felt a bit eeeuuulkkk after was white bread toasted... so from now on its granary bread all the way.

excited about going out for food, and i know im gonna chew chew chew... but anyone got any advice?

 

[Penny pitstop]

I don't have any advise, I am on week 5 and get my "fill" on Friday, just wanted to say that you made me giggle with your 30 chews. Have a fun night.

 

[Juicy Lucy]

Does it not make your jaw hurt? All the chewing? I am pre op but this morning I tried eating thumb nail sized bites and chewing 20 times.. jeeeeeez! It took forever lol

Enjoy your meal out- sounds more social than eating so Im sure it will be fun.. please let s know how you got on!

 

[sarahrob]

I love tapas and it's perfect post band - because it's all small shared dishes nobody notices how much you do or don't eat. You can also eat protein and veggies but give the spuds a swerve.
I find it hard to resist the rioja, that's my only problem with it... Sigh.

 

[Crystalrainbow]

ohhh Leeds sounds fabbu hunni go and have a great time as long as you take it easy and stay focused you'll be fine i find the struggle eating with others is the mindful bit lol
I've just been out to eat (first time) today LOL had a lovely jacket potato with tuna and sweetcorn + side salad LOL needless to say its also for tea tonight too !!!

Enjoy hunni let us know how you get on x x x x

 

[WeightlossDreamer]

Me and my husband opt for tapas a lot now we will have maybe 5 dishes to share he still eats more than me so I reckon the total I eat is about 2 dishes, and it's tasty not bland and fun x x

 

[leedsburr]

Well Tapas was brilliant... If your ever in leeds i can highly recommend ambiente.

Delicious... I had little bits of most thing... thoroughly enjoyable evening.

 

[Crystalrainbow]

Glad u had a fab time Leeds hun x x

 

[leedsburr]

Hey Crystalrainbow....

Hows u? All ok?

 

[WeightlossDreamer]

Aww bill glad you enjoyed it x x

 

[Crystalrainbow]

Hey Crystalrainbow....

Hows u? All ok?

Hi Darling am doing just fine hows you? i caught your post earlier, so know not everything is well, but what ever it is .............. i want you to know were here for ya x x x x

 

[helloeverybody83]

Tapas was a great suggestion by your friends. I find eating/sharing smaller dishes makes me feel much more like I can just have what I want without feeling like I'm sticking out like a sore thumb with a big meal in front of me that I can't finish!

Sounds like you had fun and that's the main thing.

PS: You can have toast? I have barely touched bread in nearly a year. Don't really miss it but do get jealous when people say they've had toast. Yum!

 

[leedsburr]

Tapas was a great suggestion by your friends. I find eating/sharing smaller dishes makes me feel much more like I can just have what I want without feeling like I'm sticking out like a sore thumb with a big meal in front of me that I can't finish!

Sounds like you had fun and that's the main thing.

PS: You can have toast? I have barely touched bread in nearly a year. Don't really miss it but do get jealous when people say they've had toast. Yum!

Aww.... Yea it was a lovely night....

Ive been having Burgen wholemeal toasted (well).. managed 1.5 slices this morning with a boiled egg....