My plan didn't allow raw veggies such as salad until 12 weeks postop. I can't remember what the rule was for rice but I do remember that I didn't care for it when I did try it. It is still one of the few things that really doesn't agree with me. I technically can eat it but it makes me feel very full and bloated- no fun.

Good luck!

Amanda

Thanks Amanda for responding..your feedback helped to answer my questions...

I was cleared for all foods at 6 weeks. Like Amanda, I can eat rice, but don't like how it feels. I find the same with oranges and french fries, they feel really odd in my stomach so I don't eat them. Salads I love.

Thanks Lyndy!!!!

My doctor allows all foods at 4 weeks. I waited until about 5 weeks to do salads-he advises no iceberg (no nutritional value).

As for rice. My doctor discourages all rice, Pasta, grains, bread. But I have eaten small amounts of rice. Had no problems with it.

I am surprised at the number of doctors who advise their patients to wait until 8 or 12 weeks for solids.

The medical community needs to get together and do some research so we could have some kind of a standardized time line.

I too am 8 weeks post op. Doc gave me a specific diet to start follow. 1000 calories daily it includes lettuce, tomatoes and brown rice. I am good with the lettuce but not feeling ready for rice yet. I think just chew well.

Take care.

I waited 3 months to start salads. I make mine heavy on eggs, cheese, and edamame for the Protein.

I have eaten some raw veggies, but they are tough on Rex. He doesn't like them much.

I've eaten a little rice, but it fills me up really quick. Like, one piece of sushi quick. The same goes for bread. I will probably wait until I am in maintenance for breads and rice.

Lissa

Thanks for sharing your experiences with salad and rice. Will wait until I hit the 3 month mark for the salad experience. Have had sushi with rice and it went down fine. Sashimi was sooooo good. Still a learning experience but well worth it.