hi guys, im almost a month out, is it ok if im eating rice and chewing it really good?

I dont know the answer for sure, Im also about a month out. But I have read that many have problems with Pasta and soft breads, so I figure that's because they are sticky and goey when chewed and mixed with saliva. These types of foods most likely glom back together in the stomach increasing the overall size of the amout that tries to pass through the port. *shrugs*

Others may say they have no problems with it, though. I'll be curious to see what everyone has to say as well.

Once you're back on a normal diet, its Ok to eat anything as long as it goes down without problems. The only reason bread and rice are mentioned so often is becuase they are common problem foods, not because they're inherently evil and must be avoided by everyone.

My sister who was banded a year ago cannot eat certain foods and rice is one of them. It seems like it is an individual thing how one person can not tolerate something and another can.

Kelli

I have no problems with rice, I love it many ways.

However bread seems like it goes down really slowly so I stay away from it.

Lauren,

I was banded 1/16 - so I'm 3 wks in. I can eat rice - the most I've had is about 1/3 cup at a time; I have also had bread - about 1/2 slice. I've eaten the rice in Soups and bread as a 'sandwich'. The bread is definately more filling but not where i've felt sick.

I think bread/rice are a very individual thing. If you haven't had a fill and feel like you are eating as you were pre-banding - I would suggest start trying to eat small amount and see how you do.

BTW - I am eating pizza (picking the top off) - so far so good. Good luck with rice!