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I want to try it....not sure where to start so I'm asking my bariatric friends.

Anybody have suggestions...would really appreciate it

Thanks

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I have tried it, I'm not sure how far out you are but I waited until a little after 6 months, I was able to eat two pieces in a sitting, but isn't something I'll have on a regular bases.

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It would depend how far you are out. I seen people that are 6 months or more that tried it. Like the poster before, they were only able to eat 3 pieces max. The other half was used for another meal. I also saw that they requested light rice for their rolls.

I love sushi!

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If you're concerned about being able to eat the rice, go with sashimi instead. The fish should go down pretty easy as long as you eat slowly and chew well. In fact, if the fish is as fresh as it should be, you can likely get it down fairly easily.

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I'm 2yrs out

People at work enjoy sushi and said I should try it

I think I might try to make my own.

I can tolerate rice, fish and some veggies so maybe I might like it.

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I didn't try rolls until about 6 months out. I get rice free ones and I substitute seaweed with soy paper. I don't have a problem with seaweed, but I can't just pop the whole roll in my mouth. Taking a bite out of a roll wrapped with seaweed is messy. I find soy paper holds together better. I order a snowcrab and fresh salmon roll this way. Yum!

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i always ask for their rice free rolls. most places have 1 or 2. i still can only get 2-3 pieces down, but get kind of uncomfortable. i've only tried it twice.

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Thanks Ava

Didn't know you could substitute soy paper for seaweed. Seaweed sticks for me so I haven't been having sushi. Something to look forward to

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Sashimi was one of my first solid foods post op. I dont do much for rolls because of the rice. But nutrition wise sashimi is as good as it gets for Protein.

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I have sushi a few times a year and I can get down a couple of rolls as long as I pace myself. The problem with sushi is they make some of these rolls so damn big that it's hard to nibble or take small bites without having the entire roll fall apart. It's easier to eat the singles with fish on a ball of rice but the rolls are the fun part of sushi.imo The sliced rolls tend to disintegrate when they're dipped in soy/wasabi sauce but I still love em.

I also break the drinking while eating rules when I have sushi. I keep my whistle and esophagus wet enough to allow the rice to slide through as easily as possible. I consider eating sushi a luxury and it's one of the few times I do eat and drink simultaneously. Have fun!!

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A no-go for me. Even this far out, I can't tolerate rice. Every time I try...even just a little bit, I am uncomfortable. Not PB-uncomfortable, but it just stops my meal right then and there.

Tempura, however....now that's another story!

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Fresh Salmon sashimi is why God made fish. It's buttery and luxurious and sexy if made with quality fish, and packed with all kinds of Omega 3s and Protein. Great Beginner Level Sashimi, that you can eat with a little soy or fresh lemon juice

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Sashimi is my favorite. I'm hoping post op I can still tolerate it because that's the perfect food to me! Also love the miso Soup. Hey, would the miso soup be a good choice for the postop liquid diet?

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A no-go for me. Even this far out, I can't tolerate rice. Every time I try...even just a little bit, I am uncomfortable. Not PB-uncomfortable, but it just stops my meal right then and there.

Tempura, however....now that's another story!

This is what I am concerned about. I love Sushi and I have a son who makes it often and brings me a plate. My top 5 favorite foods and one of the foods I hope I can still enjoy on occasion. At the very least I hope I can tolerate some fresh raw Fish with soy sauce.

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Sashimi is my go to sushi food as well but I don't think I would have or could started there.

I can do some rolls but I have to specify cut small and then put a lot of soy sauce on it. Maybe if you can, start with some cooked sushi rolls if that's your concern. Really be careful and chew well. It's great to go with friends (if you're comfortable with the risk of problems around them), then you can try a few different rolls, types without committing your lunch hour to one thing you may not like.

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