When can I eat rice

[saceri34 1]

Hello I am 2 months out and wondering when should I eat rice I'm kinda scared I don't know what to do !

[Bufflehead 6,358]

It depends on the guidelines from your surgeon. I wasn't allowed any grains for the first six months because my surgeon's plan is low carb, intensely focused on Protein. Even after six months I'm only allowed grains on rare occasions.

[bikrchk 1,313]

If your surgeon's plan allows it. FYI, rice is iffy for many of us. It was my final "hold out" food as far as what I was able to tolerate. Problem was it would "float" on me, (no I wasn't drinking with meals), causing foamies, reflux, etc. Once I passed the 6 month mark it was a problem no longer. I can do half a sushi roll without issue.

[mi75 1,240]

i am 13 wks out and on all foods since week 8. i have had rice a few times. the issue for ME is that there is so little room and rice can take up a lot of it. i use about 1 TBSP with 1/2 cup of chinese for my lunch. that's it. no more.

i have found that my tastes for most starchy carbs is really dull now.

[missbrown30 148]

My surgeon recommended that I not have rice, bread, Pasta or pizza for the first six months. I tried eating rice but it didn't agree with my new tummy. I would suggest you talk to your surgeon and NUT about what is allowed on your plan.

Edited September 22, 2014 by missbrown30

[FairySleeve 297]

I'm Thai so, rice is like bread to me and I thought I cannot live without it, so since I started the solid food I tried many times to eat rice but it didn't really go well especially if the rice is too dry, I would throw up!! Japanese rice is a bit stickier and softer but I still cannot eat more than a tablespoon (I eat Protein first, then vegetable, rice is the last thing).

It's quite bizarre for me living without rice, I know it's also psychological thing so what I do is if I want rice I just put it on my plate and eat it the last. At the end, I couldn't fill it in my tumny anyway, and I feel satisfied lol.

[FairySleeve 297]

Oh PS my surgeon didn't give me any restrictions on rice or carbs, he said I should eat a bit of everything.

[macman 603]

Many people enjoy rice but I do not eat rice by choice. I did have a small amount at four months out. It felt like I had swallowed a football and sat like a rock in my stomach. I have since learned that rice expands after you eat it. It fills you quickly and does not have much in the way of nutritional value.

[saceri34 1]

I'm actually expecting a baby so they told me not to eat empty carbs like rice and I really appreciate you guys giving me your feedbacks