Hintertux

don't eat rice... Even after it is cooked it can expand in your stomach and make it larger... I love sushi but will be sticking to sashimi (no rice, just the raw fish) when I am able.

BMs come after a bit and then don't seem right. Even now I don't have a BM every other day which is what I hope for. I had to start taking stool softners.

I made myself Soup Stock. Spoke to my dietitian and asked if I cooked everything in a soup then strained it out was that considered liquid and she said yes. I made several batches of different flavors including: Asian Ginger, Ginger, beef, old fashion chicken vegetable, etc... I used carrots, leeks, onions, bell peppers and other veggies; Bay leaves, and other fresh herbs... I then strained them off and drank the remaining stock. At first I tossed the veggies at great mental anguish then started to freeze them. I dropped 2 or more pounds a day... I hate sugar free jello now... it is out. I am now on week 6 and got the flu... I pulled out some of the frozen veggies added broth chicken and noodles and had a great soup. So think ahead with what you strain out.