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I'm pre op and wondering if people post op are able to stomach sushi months post surgery.

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I love sushi!! I am about 5 months out and tried a few times and my stomach can't handle rice! I am determined and keep trying and get the same results...a sick belly! But everyone tolerates things differently! Good luck!!

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I can do the fish part but not the rice so I get sashimi

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Sticky rice is bad for the sleeve

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I'm saddened for the responses, lol, but sushi won't keep me from my goals.

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I LOVE sushi, and one of my current anticipations is that I'll be able to eat sashimi for a while and then I'll try a sushi roll later on. I'm going to Japan in a few months so fingers crossed that all will be well!

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For me, post surgery the sticky rice is deadly. Tried it only once and it felt like I swallowed a bowling ball. Too bad as it was one of my favorite foods pre op.

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Golden rule of this surgery is that there are very few rules on what you will and will not be able to tolerate post-operatively. Rice, dense breads, Pasta, fibrous vegetables - they all commonly cause problems, but not with everyone. Once you're allowed, take it very slow and chew a LOT. chew about twice as long as you normally would pre-operatively, and then chew for a while longer.

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I am 2.5 months out and have had sushi maybe twice. It's one of our favorite meals (we just don't eat out often). I can eat 3 small pieces (sometimes just two). The rice gives me no problem, but if you don't want it or it gives you issue, just ask them to wrap it without rice ???? seaweed or soy/rice paper wraps the fish up nicely. You will hardly miss the rice. Cheers!

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I'm 2 months post op and I love sushi too but I can't have much of the rice. Order the shashimi instead, if your from Hawaii POKE rules! Anyways I still share sushi with friends/family from time to time and just eat the center lol.

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I am a little over 5 months post op and I loved sushi before and I was afraid I would be never eat sushi again. I few weeks back I went for sushi and enjoyed a few pieces of rolls with rice and another roll made with cucumber. I didn't feel sick at all because I chewed for a long time and I know my limits. 65lbs down and I feel great.

I'm pre op and wondering if people post op are able to stomach sushi months post surgery.

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I'm only 3 weeks out and I'm praying hard that I can tolerate rice still (of course much later down the road lol). I love Asian food and while I'm glad a lot of it is meat and veggies, I love the rice and noodles. I'm planning on going to South Korea sometime in the future and here is hoping I can still eat some kimbap!

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I was wondering about this!!! I can't wait to try it because I know I'll only need a couple of pieces of sashimi to be satisfied instead of a buffet.

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6 months out, been eating sushi since 4 months out. Rice doesn't bother my sleeve guess I must be lucky or unlucky, depending on whether you think rice is good for you to eat, whether white or brown.

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