RAK 23 Posted September 1, 2013 As I close in on 6 weeks post op, I was wondering if anyone has heard advice regarding eating sushi? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zenandnow 514 Posted September 1, 2013 Haven't heard any advice. My NUT discouraged the rolls with rice, and since I don't eat the raw stuff (I know, cheater-sushi) I've pretty much stayed away. I did have some California rolls at about 3 months post op, but I couldn't eat much so I figured I'd wait until sometime later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bufflehead 6,358 Posted September 1, 2013 I'm cleared to eat sushi as long as there is no rice involved. Was cleared at the soft foods stage which for me was 8 weeks post-op. I haven't tried it yet because I don't have anywhere I can buy just 1-2 pieces of sushi, and I know I couldn't get through a whole box before they go bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAK 23 Posted September 1, 2013 Haven't heard any advice. My NUT discouraged the rolls with rice, and since I don't eat the raw stuff (I know, cheater-sushi) I've pretty much stayed away. I did have some California rolls at about 3 months post op, but I couldn't eat much so I figured I'd wait until sometime later. Thanks, I figured the rice was not good right away, I was more uncertain if there was a bacteria issue. (meanwhile i was sushi junkie before surgery) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAK 23 Posted September 1, 2013 I'm cleared to eat sushi as long as there is no rice involved. Was cleared at the soft foods stage which for me was 8 weeks post-op. I haven't tried it yet because I don't have anywhere I can buy just 1-2 pieces of sushi, and I know I couldn't get through a whole box before they go bad. Wow, i think I could eat one order's worth, but who knows... I probably am a bit early, I'll call my Dietician hotline on Tuesday, but appreciate the feedback Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeffA70 200 Posted September 2, 2013 I'd say it's probably early for you to try sushi, but I can certainly have it this far out. The rice doesn't feel great sitting there, but I don't have much. 1 RAK reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tabbmarsha 13 Posted September 2, 2013 As I close in on 6 weeks post op' date=' I was wondering if anyone has heard advice regarding eating sushi? Thanks[/quote'] I am not a susi eater but I tried rice when I was about 6 weeks out an it was the worst. It felt as if it was ever expanding in my sleep. It was very uncomfortable to say the least. I would say hold off at this point due to the rice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tabbmarsha 13 Posted September 2, 2013 As I close in on 6 weeks post op' date=' I was wondering if anyone has heard advice regarding eating sushi? Thanks[/quote'] I am not a sushi eater but I tried rice when I was about 6 weeks out an it was the worst. It felt as if it was ever expanding in my sleeve. It was very uncomfortable to say the least. I learned that night the important of following the food plan and its time lines for introducing certin foods back in my life. (Im hard headed) I would say hold off at this point due to the rice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Believe 11 Posted September 2, 2013 Because of this website I had the courage to ask for no rice sushi. Would never have done that before. Of course they thought I was nuts, spent ten minutes asking chef if it was okay. He said it was and now I love to eat it like that. But now I have to ask for smaller width pieces. The are much to big to put in your mouth and chew. The seaweed is almost impossible to bite in half. I can have three pieces and take three pieces home for dinner. They are not nearly as long without rice. food for thought Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alene 74 Posted September 3, 2013 I order one spicy tuna hand roll, no rice, wrapped with soy paper, avacado and thin slices of cucumber. Fills me up and is soooo yummy :-) 1 RAK reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAK 23 Posted September 3, 2013 I am not a susi eater but I tried rice when I was about 6 weeks out an it was the worst. It felt as if it was ever expanding in my sleep. It was very uncomfortable to say the least. I would say hold off at this point due to the rice. I saw rice listed as a potentially difficult food, I hadn't thought it expanding, but that is really good feedback, thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites