Hi everyone

I'm in my phase 2 also known as Week 2 of my VSG journey I have been quite weak and in need of some energy boost. Can I have some overcooked rice food processed?

That depends on your surgeon/dietician's plan for you. It certainly wasn't allowed on my plan -- I was on liquids and even when I moved to pureed and soft foods, high-carb, high-calorie, low-protein, low-nutrition foods such as rice were not allowed. My advice would be for you to have a protein shake and get some rest, you are still recovering from major surgery -- but I am not your doctor or your dietician and you shouldn't be taking advice from me or any other internet stranger. My real advice is that if you are unclear as to what is permitted on your eating plan, get in touch with the medical professionals who are caring for you. Good luck!

What Proteins are you having ? Are you getting all your fluids/vitamins in?

You are bound to be tired/weak, you just had major surgery! Speak to your team and see what they say. Personally I wouldn't be touching rice.

Listen to your NUT, but I personally wouldn't go anywhere near rice for quite some time. I'm a year out and I still find rice challenging to digest. Also there's not much nutritional value in rice except maybe fiber in brown rice, but I'd spend my calories on protein and make sure I was drinking enough. Good luck!

I would NOT try it yet. Rice tends to swell and do you want to risk anything just 2 weeks post op? Focus on meeting protein and hydration goals....there is plenty of time for other foods later. It's hard and boring to do the pre and post op diet but so worth it - hang in there!

Oh and the main reason for feeling weak is dehydration. Also, could electrolytes or even salt intake be low? Either way, I don't think rice is an ideal food (well ever) this early. Do talk to your NUT or surgeon's office as they may have advice.

Rice is about the last thing I'd attempt 2 weeks post-op.

What everyone else said: Hydrate, rest, Protein.

Whenever someone says, "can I eat...", my first thought is always, "what does your surgeon/nutritionist say?"

Mine says no rice, Pasta, bread, crackers for six months.

I'm not sure why you think rice would be helpful. Perhaps some greek yogurt or a Protein drink.

Thank you everyone for your response. My diet plan booklet for phase 2 basically says yoghurt , cottage cheese, and similar texture foods. During my research online and in forums , it seems that everyone is allowed Protein shakes. I have scheduled an appointment with the dietician on Monday.

Wish me luck

Yaz

Are you on a B-12? I have the B-12 nasal spray and I have almost limitless energy now.

I am more than 20 months post op and rice still gives me a stomach ache, one of you few foods that does. Be careful!

If you really feel you need the carbs for energy (though I agree with the posters above, there are other options) try oatmeal or cream of wheat instead maybe.

If you're looking for something pureed how about fat free refried beans? You will feel better if you get some protein in

I drank G2 Gatorade. It's their "low calorie" but it has some. It made a HUGE difference for me in terms of hydration and energy. Some people need s few carbs.

Are you on a B-12? I have the B-12 nasal spray and I have almost limitless energy now.

What brand do you use? I would love to try this. My surgeon and NUT both have suggested adding a b-12 supplement.

Are you on a B-12? I have the B-12 nasal spray and I have almost limitless energy now.

No unfortunately .. At the moment I'm considering cerelac and maybe any electrolysis drink. My energy level today is even worst that yesterday ...

Yeah I would totally avoid the rice for now. My doc doesn't want me ever eating it again. I'm about 8-9 months out and I think I had maybe two table spoons of rice a few weeks ago when I went out to a friends birthday dinner. I made sure to chew it up really good but also didn't want to over do it either. To substitute rice, whenever I had cravings for it, I would do quinoa instead. Its better in that it won't get all doughy like inside of your tummy like rice and bread does. Another benefit of quinoa over rice is that it has protein in it and can count towards your protein goals for the day.

Edited August 21, 201511 yr by BigTink2LilTink