I am 5 weeks post-op. I have been in the soft foods phase for a week now. I am curious as to why I can't have rice or pasta?? The only starch I can have is potatoes and I'm not much of a potato eater. Does anyone know why rice and pasta are prohibited??

Hi Maria Elena,

I was told that it is a texture thing, Pasta and rice can be very gummy and cause problems. Hope this helps.

Rices and pastas expand in liquid. Even when they're fully cooked, they can absorb liquids and swell in size and make your pouch feel fuller than you intended, and you'll probably throw it up or have a problem with it going down.

Thanks! Yeah I think I'll skip the rice and pasta for now. I don't want to get sick.