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So I'm 3 weeks post op and in the mushy food part of my diet. I'm a big sushi eater or was so I was wondering if sashimi would be ok to eat? I've been blending all my food in to a paste so texture isn't an issue. I've lost 18lbs so far so I don't want to mess it up. Also, Is there a higher Protein fish?

Thanks

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The rice may bind being that it's sticky rice so you may have issues with it but the fish, if in small enough pieces, should be fine. But you may not tolerate foods like you used to.

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Sashimi is generally thin slices of fish and meat. No rice is involved in traditional sashimi but some American restaurants will serve it with rice or veggies under.

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Sashimi is the normal sushi but no rice it's just the fish. I bought a ahi tuna steak & food processed it with one packet of low sodium soy sauce & cottage cheese. It was yummy but I don't want to be filling up on unbenefical foods.

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Fish is highly beneficial, great Protein, great oils, if that's a meal choice daily you really can't go wrong. There's nothing bad about what you ate, it's a very healthy and appropriate choice.

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Fish is highly beneficial, great Protein, great oils, if that's a meal choice daily you really can't go wrong. There's nothing bad about what you ate, it's a very healthy and appropriate choice.

Thank you that helps I'm kinda tired of chicken lol

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I understand. I'm a vegetarian and it's very easy to get sick of foods you eat day in and day out. I still crave meat and I haven't eaten it in 16 years. But I do eat fish a couple of times a year and never think twice about it. It's one of the healthiest animal products you can eat.

I'm actually pretty bummed I may not be able to eat the amazing vegetarian sushi a local restaurant used to make just for me.

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Hmm, yea I would think so, just chew it up really good, and make sure it's soft. I'm totally obsessed with sushi lately, and I've been having a lot of Ahi, It's the perfect amount, luckily I'm not having any trouble with rice. (I'm 5 weeks post op)

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Oh my. I miss sushi. I watched my husband eat a couple of rolls last night while I prayed that I would be able to eat these without getting stuck. I am more Nigiri than sashimi though so we will see.

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I was banded 12/9/10 and when I was 3 weeks out my surgeon told me I could pretty much eat what I wanted...just no steaks or anything like that! :lol: One of my first meals out was sushi. I wasn't sure how it would do, and the nori was a little difficult chewing, but I took small bites and chewed really, really well, and to my surprise and delight I did just fine. Went again for sushi the other night with my daughter. No problems. HOWEVER, today I had my first fill. 3cc's in a larger band (are those 13 or 14 cc's??) I will eventually give sushi another try and see if I can still do it. The rice didn't seem to bother me, but again, I chewed till it was almost liquid mush in my mouth!

Fish was my first pureed/soft food. I got cans of albacore tuna and did just fine with it. Fish has so many benefits, I can't see how you can go wrong. Enjoy your Sashimi!!

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Sometimes you can get maki that is wrapped with thinly sliced cucumber and no rice instead of traditional nori. When we go to a restaurant that serves this type of maki I always get a roll. Its pretty band friendly. There is also something called mamenori which is soy paper. Not many places serve it but I do much better with mamenori (and rice isn't generally a problem for me) so I also get a roll if that option is available. I also make my own maki at home which is a little better in terms of ingredients - and I can use cucumber or mamenori if I want.

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I'm excited to hear there is an alternative to nori- That is usually what gives me trouble...that along with too much rice.

Thanks!

Sometimes you can get maki that is wrapped with thinly sliced cucumber and no rice instead of traditional nori. When we go to a restaurant that serves this type of maki I always get a roll. Its pretty band friendly. There is also something called mamenori which is soy paper. Not many places serve it but I do much better with mamenori (and rice isn't generally a problem for me) so I also get a roll if that option is available. I also make my own maki at home which is a little better in terms of ingredients - and I can use cucumber or mamenori if I want.

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I don't have my first fill until Feb 11. So I'm stuck on stage 3 food until then. Whenever I'm free and clear, my first meal will be sushi. I miss it so much.

I forgot that I wasn't supposed to eat Pasta on stage 2. While in the mushy stage I ate blended wheat spaghetti and chicken noodle Soup. Fortunately I didn't have a problem with either. So hopefully rice will be ok, too.

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