Pasta at soft foods?

[avRose 20]

So, my diet plan says that I can have Pasta during my soft foods stage. I know that ultimately pasta is not a good meal because no Protein, too many carbs, etc but I'm just talking about this week until I start my regular diet the next week. But from everything I've read here, it seems like a lot of people get sick from pasta even months out? Has anyone tried pasta during the soft food stage and did it sit okay with you?? Thanks!

[judyoz 240]

I did not try Pasta until about 2.1/2 months out, no issues for me. It will fill you up quick and like said before, no Protein in carbs.

[avRose 20]

That's weird. I start soft foods at the beginning of week 4 post-op, and that just seems too soon for Pasta to me even though my plan says it's okay!

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

I wouldn't even bother with it. My plan says I can have oatmeal, but oatmeal is carbs. If I am going to have carbs I would rather they be more beneficial than oatmeal.

If you know Pasta is a trigger for you, just don't.

If you feel you have to have Pasta, get one of these

http://www.barilla.com/proteinplus

or

http://dreamfieldsfoods.com/

Edited August 23, 2015 by OutsideMatchInside

[scarletwitch19 302]

I'm 2.5 months out and can't do Pasta. I don't have a big interest in it, but have tried a bite or two when my boyfriend eats it, more outta curiosity than anything. It doesn't sit well with me at all.

What about trying to do a veggie in place of the Pasta? Mashed cauliflower is really good. So is zucchini.

[naturegirl 320]

We have a Veggeti and make zucchini noodles and that has been a nice substitute for Pasta. We mix ours with a small amount of sauce, and some ground been for Protein. No problem going down, although I still chew really well. Was so tasty our boys asked for seconds.

[avRose 20]

Oh cool! I've been thinking about trying zucchini noodles eventually with the Veggeti but wasn't sure if it'd work haha. That's awesome to hear! I'll have to get one.