saceri34 1 Posted September 22, 2014 Hello I am 2 months out and wondering when should I eat rice I'm kinda scared I don't know what to do ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bufflehead 6,358 Posted September 22, 2014 It depends on the guidelines from your surgeon. I wasn't allowed any grains for the first six months because my surgeon's plan is low carb, intensely focused on Protein. Even after six months I'm only allowed grains on rare occasions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikrchk 1,313 Posted September 22, 2014 If your surgeon's plan allows it. FYI, rice is iffy for many of us. It was my final "hold out" food as far as what I was able to tolerate. Problem was it would "float" on me, (no I wasn't drinking with meals), causing foamies, reflux, etc. Once I passed the 6 month mark it was a problem no longer. I can do half a sushi roll without issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mi75 1,236 Posted September 22, 2014 i am 13 wks out and on all foods since week 8. i have had rice a few times. the issue for ME is that there is so little room and rice can take up a lot of it. i use about 1 TBSP with 1/2 cup of chinese for my lunch. that's it. no more. i have found that my tastes for most starchy carbs is really dull now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missbrown30 148 Posted September 22, 2014 (edited) My surgeon recommended that I not have rice, bread, Pasta or pizza for the first six months. I tried eating rice but it didn't agree with my new tummy. I would suggest you talk to your surgeon and NUT about what is allowed on your plan. Edited September 22, 2014 by missbrown30 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FairySleeve 297 Posted September 22, 2014 I'm Thai so, rice is like bread to me and I thought I cannot live without it, so since I started the solid food I tried many times to eat rice but it didn't really go well especially if the rice is too dry, I would throw up!! Japanese rice is a bit stickier and softer but I still cannot eat more than a tablespoon (I eat Protein first, then vegetable, rice is the last thing). It's quite bizarre for me living without rice, I know it's also psychological thing so what I do is if I want rice I just put it on my plate and eat it the last. At the end, I couldn't fill it in my tumny anyway, and I feel satisfied lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FairySleeve 297 Posted September 22, 2014 Oh PS my surgeon didn't give me any restrictions on rice or carbs, he said I should eat a bit of everything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
macman 603 Posted September 23, 2014 Many people enjoy rice but I do not eat rice by choice. I did have a small amount at four months out. It felt like I had swallowed a football and sat like a rock in my stomach. I have since learned that rice expands after you eat it. It fills you quickly and does not have much in the way of nutritional value. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saceri34 1 Posted September 28, 2014 I'm actually expecting a baby so they told me not to eat empty carbs like rice and I really appreciate you guys giving me your feedbacks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
