Rice @ 10 days post op

[lyd83 2]

Dying for just one bite w hot sauce. Will it kill me??

[takingbackcontrol 137]

Probably. Why don't you ask that question of your doctor?

[jensjoy28 351]

Yes, that will kill you......................seriously, No time like the present to start tackling the head hunger issues...you don't NEED rice, you WANT rice, and being able to effectively tell yourself "no" and move on is an important step you will need to repeat ad naseum in the coming weeks, months and years.

I am not as militant as some in their view on simple carbs like rice, however, that soon after surgery, that really is a bad choice...little pieces of rice near your staple line is just an unnecessary risk.

[SerendipityHappens 1,594]

Rice is said to be especially hard on the sleeve. I wouldn't go there at only 10 days out. Can you have eggs yet? if so, go have a scrambled egg with hot sauce.. if you aren't allowed eggs yet, then have some chicken broth with hot sauce in it.

[Nuchnuch 120]

Rice isn't on my diet until month 6

[LipstickLady 25,682]

Not a good idea. Rice swells in the tummy and that's not a good idea on a new staple line. There are so many yummy things you can add hot sauce to. (I feel ya' there, I love hot!)

eggs, refried Beans with a little added Water to loosen them, well cooked spaghetti squash, even add a dash or two to a Soup that you can eat.

No rice. Conquer that.

[lyd83 2]

Ok. I wont have the rice. But what about hot sauce? I could habe that alone with nothing and be happy if thats ok??

[******** 397]

Remember you cannot have Water with your meal so I dont know if hotsauce is considered a meal or a drink...why dont you put it on something with Protein like eggs or chicken. ..not sure whats allowed in your diet now

[LipstickLady 25,682]

Sure! What can you eat?

[LipstickLady 25,682]

Hot sauce is not a meal nor is is a liquid. It's a condiment. I put it in my egg drop Soup, in my pureed chili, in my chicken salad, eggs...

The hardest part is not drinking with it because I like my hot sauce HOT.

[NoneYa 380]

Dying for just one bite w hot sauce. Will it kill me??

I have Dr Nick too. He was pretty firm when telling me that I had to do Clear Liquids for 3 weeks post-op to allow the surgery to heal well and avoid problems or leaks.

[jensjoy28 351]

Remember you cannot have Water with your meal so I dont know if hotsauce is considered a meal or a drink...why dont you put it on something with Protein like eggs or chicken. ..not sure whats allowed in your diet now

Lol...how much do you think she is going to consume? Don't get me wrong, I love me some hot sauce, but I never considered it any differently than any other condiment.

[NoneYa 380]

No eggs. If it doesn't run through a strainer it's not ok until after week 3.

[newat52 1,613]

I have Dr Nick too. He was pretty firm when telling me that I had to do clear liquids for 3 weeks post-op to allow the surgery to heal well and avoid problems or leaks.

As another Dr. Nicholson patient, follow what he says. I am now more than 16 weeks out and life is great. The liquid for the first 3 weeks is not fun but there is a purpose for it. It will be worth the wait!

I still have not tried rice or breads, it just doesn't seem worth it but I can eat anything else.

Hang in there, he told me several times it will be worth it and it is!

[NoneYa 380]

Ok. I wont have the rice. But what about hot sauce? I could habe that alone with nothing and be happy if thats ok??

I don't know why you can't make a thin watery Soup and add hot sauce to it. Just blend it and make it thin and smooth enough to go through a strainer.