papi chulo 8 Posted March 5, 2011 I just want a little bit of sushi. I am 3 weeks out and I am wondering if it will be okay? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmMatthew 35 Posted March 5, 2011 Seems early. I'd say wait. But you can always try a bit. My guess is that you don't finish one coin, let alone a roll. Rice and bread are the hardest things I've found. I just want a little bit of sushi. I am 3 weeks out and I am wondering if it will be okay? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BonnieJuneE 5 Posted March 5, 2011 I tried sashimi for the first time around 5 weeks out when I was cleared for all solids. When u do finaly go Ask them to cut the fish into small chunks instead of long strips...it is much easier then doing it yourself. Am 3 months post op and still havent tried to eat a roll because I'd rather stay away from the rice anyways. Sushi has always been one of my favorite things and I'm so happy im still able to enjoy it and actually feel satisfied now. Don't really even miss the rice for now. :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doggz109 41 Posted March 5, 2011 I really don't think it would be very enjoyable. You are only supposed to chew sushi 3-4 times max or else the fish gets too mushy and warm in your mouth and it ruins the experience. We are supposed to chew our food very very well before swallowing....so i don't think it will be the same for you. Also - if getting nigiri the rice could be a major factor. I doubt you could eat one piece. At 3 weeks out you should be following exactly what your nutritionist/surgeons says to eat...not looking for permission to eat "outside the box". Give it time....you will be able to have sushi again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackBerryJuice 349 Posted March 5, 2011 Have some sashimi, it's great - high-protein and goes down easily. But I agree with others in that it's best to wait with anything with rice. Even today, I can only eat 3, maybe 4 smaller rolls - dry rice quickly makes me feel stuffed in an unpleasant way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jennywren 42 Posted March 6, 2011 I order a bowl of crab salad - what they use for a California roll, edamame and sashimi. I eat about 1/4 cup of crab and same edamame and maybe 2 oz of fish. Always have leftovers for lunch the next day! Yummy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TStew 25 Posted March 6, 2011 You can ask for cucumber rolls instead of rice or seawead. I haven't tried them but read about it from another WLS patient. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites