Rice

[PrincessDaffodil 30]

My doctor says I can't have "sticky rice", does that include fried rice? When you say "sticky rice", I think of sushi. What do you guys think, or what have your doctors said about rice?

P.S. I am 7-8 weeks post-op, and tolerating all other foods I've been eating well.

[Star1221 270]

Carbs, especially "white" carbs are a no no. No only for the fact that they don't have any real nutritional value for us, but they cause us to want more carbs. And then rice swells in our stomach which is not good. It can make you sick. I would, PERSONALLY, steer away from them. Especially at the beginning of the losing phase when every day and every bite counts.

[overtheedge 2]

I am 8 weeks out and had rice for the first time this week. It was plain rice with beef in a sauce over it (I made it....not take out). Not sure if this helps....don't know if your doc meant true sticky rice or not. Plain rice can be "sticky" also...that's why I made sure I had plenty of sauce to mix with the rice I had. Hope this helps a little. And it was just a touch of rice....but it is what I made for dinner.< /p>

[sleeve 4 me 910]

Just clarify it with him. Initially I stayed away from rice, but when cleared I literally ate a lil rice at least 4-6 times a week with chicken or steak and veggies, and I got to goal. It's all a balance. Best wishes.

[4ALongerLife 329]

I have yet to do rice. It's only due to my dr. telling me, as he had sleeve surgery 2 years ago, that it fills him up way too fast. I know the carb content, so I have just chosen to avoid it. One day maybe, but it'll be in small portions (very small) as it expands in your tummy. I agree with sleeve 4 me... balance.