I need help! Lol I am 5 weeks out from getting my RNY. Thankfully, I have had no problems. However, I'm venturing out with a few of my girls this weekend for the first time since November and we are going to a Japanese restaraunt. I am on an unrestricted diet so I can eat freely yet wisely. I'm excited yet terrified. I'm thinking about getting chicken or seafood. What do yall think of tempura? Or white rice? I haven't tried any rice due to reading disaster stories here. I'm afraid of rice but I feel like a night out with my friends once every two or three months shouldn't be an issue. What if I tried the rice? Am I overthinking this? I've done so well! I'm not worried about going carb crazy because I'm so focused. I dropped over 40 pounds my first month. I just want to finally enjoy myself. I deserve it. Thoughts?

Tempura is a deep fried seafood or piece of chicken with lots of breaking on it. If you do rice do a small portion maybe?

Thanks for replying! What do you mean breaking in it? Like it would be easier to eat?

I actually went to Benihana with my family when I was about 6 weeks out myself. I went for chicken because I know my pouch tolerates it very well. Of course they always give you those couple of shrimp as an appetizer as well so I tried a piece knowing by the time my chicken and vegetables came I would be full.

My husband ordered the hibachi fried rice and I did taste a forkful of that as well. The issue with rice is that it fills your pouch fast and does not last long which could make you hungry again in short order.

It is best to stick with the Protein and vegetables to ensure you get your protein in, but it won't hurt to try a very small bite of rice.

I personally would not touch the tempura out in a restaurant until you have some idea of how your stomach reacts. It would be bad to ruin your night by getting sick.

By the way, I had so much food leftover that I took it home and vacumn sealed it into small portions. Then when I wanted a nice lunch or dinner I pop them into boiling Water for a few minutes to warm it up. It stays moist and tasty!

Good luck and have a great time out!

Djmohr, thank you so much. I'm going to skip the tempura. It's not worth getting sick. Chicken and I are fond of each other so I will stick with that. Thank you ????

You are welcome! I hope you have a fantastic night out!

Girl me too!! It's long overdue. Thanks mama!