I was banded last week. So far the liquid diet was a little tough mentally but fine physically. I have lost 15 pounds in a week (WHICH i KNOW WILL SLOW BUT I AM STILL THRILLED SO FAR.) My problem is that while doing clear liquids I was with my family away from my home of NYC. Now that I just got back today I am struck by how much food there is out there. How many amazing restaurants etc. I am fine except for sushi. I LOOOVE sushi. One major concern is that when I can have regular food again they say rice may be difficult to digest. Can someone tell me if they are able to eat sushi rolls anymore? Diet coke I could give up, but living without spicy tuna might be heartbreaking for me...

The sticky rice on sushi has given me one of my worst experiences to date, actually 2 of the worst. I can easily eat a small amount of fried rice or steamed rice, especially when mixed with the different textures from the meat and veggies. But for me sushi is out. I think some people can tolerate it though. I love the stuff, but there are other kinds of Chinese food I love that fill the void.

There are a lot of threads about this, for more answers beyond what you receive, try using the search function and look for sushi.

I have read that while some have difficulty with the white rice, others do not. Most have said they have to cut each piece into three or four bites, though.

Several sushi lovers have said they merely switched to sashimi (without the rice) and have had no problems.

Sushi (well, California and Dragon rolls, specifically-I don't do raw) is one of my all-time favorite foods. I was very happy to read I may be able to still eat it. I love the rolls with avocado in them and I use soy sauce, so that should make it a bit more mushy and slippery, hopefully I'll be able to tolerate it.

Good luck and happy Sushi-eating!

Oh no, I love sushi! I'm going back to NY two weeks after my surgery to visit friends, and I'm worried. This is really good to know, thanks!

I can eat spicy tuna roll without a problem. I just need to chew it slow and swallow and wait. You should be fine. Give it a try when you move to mushy stage. Good luck.