Sushi

[Southernlawyer 7]

Victor,

I am big sushi fan and I eat it all of the time. These days I try to stick with sashimi or a salad with sashimi (like a poke salad) but when I was in the "mushy" phase I didnt eat much sushi. Certainly, you should avoid the fish and rolls until you get a little further along. When I did go back to sushi I think one of the first things I ate was tofu and some roe.

Today (im 7 months post-op) I still dont eat the rolls--frankly, just too complicated, too big of a bite, etc. But, I have tried them. Not long ago my girl friend and I went to get sushi and I think I ate 2 rolls and called it a night. I might have been able to have one more bite...but considering that the rolls are a lot to take in, had I had one more roll, I would have been in a lot of pain and gone too far.

In the mushy stage I ate a lot of yogurt (dannon lite and fit) and broth-like Soups. I would recommend that you take your time. My first time out to eat where I decided to try a little of this and that was a disaster and I wanted to die...so slow is good. Ps, for any of you wondering about that incident might I recomend that you NOT drink martini's straight up and eat foie gras...it may just end your life! haha

good luck!

[Southernlawyer 7]

PS. I posted before reading everyone's response...I find it kind of funny (and comforting in a way) that everyone eats about the same amount--two or three rolls depending on size. Here is one tip ive learned over the years though...and most of you probably know this..but in case you dont:

You can tell them to cut the rolls smaller for you..I do it all the time (even before the surgery..because honestly when they make those huge rolls, its just obnoxious..NO ONE's mouth is that big and you cant take a bite of a roll...it just falls apart..why do they freaking do that???--i digress). So if it usually comes in 6 rolls--I tell them to cut to 8 or smaller...they ALWAYS say ok and act as though they get asked that all of the time (which im sure they do..it cant just be me)

okay thats my public service announcement for the day.

[cyberdiva 47]

Interesting topic. Has anyone tried sushi lately? How did it go? I'm afraid of the rice. Thanks in advance for any feedback.

[AmandaWho 158]

I had sashimi yesterday bc I'm not allowed carbs for a few more months and it was wonderful.

[The New Kel 1,312]

I love sashimi! And my body loves it too!

[courtneylosing 17]

I'm so looking forward to this. Considering I'm only a week out, LOL, I've got awhile. Glad to know me and hubby's tradition isn't over forever.

[hvmontoya 27]

Sushi and Mexican food are my weakness lol, can't wait till i can have a bite of each lol...