Raw Oysters & Sashimi

[LowBMISleever 381]

Hi everyone!

I know that we can eventually have oysters and sashimi, but I'm wondering if they're acceptable options on the soft foods plan? And, if so, if anyone tried them & what their sleeve's reaction was. These are my two favorite foods, so I want to reintroduce them successfully!

I am only 10 days out from surgery, but I'm SO excited to eat real food that I'm meal planning now to kill some post-surgery, recovery boredom.

Thanks!!

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[WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,443]

I believe that "eventually" contraindicates raw fish and shellfish as "soft foods now." Tough, rubbery and chewy don't qualify. Maybe later.

My sympathies. I further believe that oysters on the half-shell and sashimi are reasons to live.

Edited August 1, 2016 by WLSResources/ClothingExch

[cdsjjotn 516]

I wouldn't consider them soft foods. It's too early on. Sorry. On a good note, I eat shellfish all the time, no problems with my sleeve , raw and broiled, but I'm 8 months post op. Be patient , good things will come

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[Idj49 10]

On my plan sashimi was considered a soft food. I could start having it 2 weeks out. I has some raw tuna at 4 weeks and I was fine. I don't normally eat raw oysters so I didn't ask about that.

Edited August 1, 2016 by Idj49

[LowBMISleever 381]

Lol, I enjoyed everyone's apologetic responses. Hey, a girl can dream! Day 40 will be spent enjoying blue points and day 41 will be sashimi day. Perhaps 42 will be escargot....mmm then king crab! ❤️ #seafoodsleever

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[smg 471]

I ate sashimi in my 2nd week post-op. Great source of Protein and my sleeve was just fine with it. Of course everyone is different so I would recommend chewing (1) check with your NUT for YOUR program specifics, (2) if you do try it, eat softer fish like tuna, salmon, hotate (scallop), or Suzuki (sea bass). If you can make requests, have the cut the fish really thin, chew SMALL bites REALLY WELL and (3) take one bite, then wait a few minutes to see how your sleeve accepts it. I would do this with each different fish.

Also I would stay away from tougher fishes and other types such as octopus and eel for now. I don't think I would attempt oysters this early personally, but that's up to you. Check with your surgeon/nut before trying anything not specifically listed on your "approved" list for the stage your in.

[4MRB4PHOTO 3,899]

Have patience young grasshopper. You will be able to enjoy these soon at the appropriate stages.

[LowBMISleever 381]

So, my program says eat whatever you want besides high carb/high fat food/high sugar as of day 40 (no Pasta, bread, rice, alcohol, soda, etc).

@@smg

@@4MRB4PHOTO

To clarify, you are recommending that I should wait longer than the 40 days to reintroduce these seafoods (besides soft sashimi, everyone seems to agree that's okay)?

I'm excited, but I don't want to push it. I can see how escargot might be too rubbery to introduce so early.

It seems like oysters and crab would be a fine consistency? Or should I give it until 3 months?

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So, my program says eat whatever you want besides high carb/high fat food/high sugar as of day 40 (no Pasta, bread, rice, alcohol, soda, etc).

@@smg

@@4MRB4PHOTO

To clarify, you are recommending that I should wait longer than the 40 days to reintroduce these seafoods (besides soft sashimi, everyone seems to agree that's okay)?

I'm excited, but I don't want to push it. I can see how escargot might be too rubbery to introduce so early.

It seems like oysters and crab would be a fine consistency? Or should I give it until 3 months?

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[Dub 9,922]

I think his recommendation was simply a general "have patience".

Fear not, you'll have plenty of very tasty food items to eat later on. No need to worry about it now.....in fact, it was really a nice benefit for me during the pre & post liquid stage to not even think about food. It was a great relief and key to becoming non food-focused.

[smg 471]

To clarify, you are recommending that I should wait longer than the 40 days to reintroduce these seafoods (besides soft sashimi, everyone seems to agree that's okay)?

@@LowBMISleever Not necessarily. Could be less, could be longer than 40 days. Everyone heals differently. I would definitely check with your surgeon/nut before trying ANYTHING new/not on your specific list for your current stage as they (and you) are the only ones who know where you specifically are in your journey.

The main thing is just to have patience. When you do try new things, try them slowly. Introducing new foods is a key part of moving forward, but trying to rush it can be painful and even harmful.

Take it slow, check with doc/NUT anytime you're not sure, and in time you'll be able to enjoy a great variety of seafood. Even when foods "seem" like they'd be easy to get down/digest, they may not be. For me, things that are "soft" like shrimp took a while for me to be able to eat for whatever reason, yet I had no issues with tuna sashimi. On the contrary, I couldn't eat seared tuna at all because it just didn't feel good...so you have to check each food with small bites and wait and see how they are 'accepted'. Patience is key and worth it's wait in gold here. I know it can be hard, but it's worth it. You're still healing so keep it simple during that time.

Best of luck!

[LowBMISleever 381]

Thanks everyone. I'm picking up what you're putting down: listen to your body, be patient, trial & error. ✔️✔️✔️

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[SilentBotts 138]

Sashimi is probably fine, I was allowed fish on softs, as with everything you'll know pretty quickly if your sleeve doesn't like it. Definitely avoid rice.

[chycky 671]

My plan allowed fish -raw or cooked as a soft food and I had sashimi as soon as I could start soft foods (2 weeks post-op). It went fine, I ate it with the ginger and low sodium soy sauce. I could only eat 2oz so about 2 1/2 pieces of tuna or salmon. I also had steamed lobster. I don't like cooked fish so have not tried.

I can have oysters and other shellfish as well, but obviously have to chew. I am open to this but not sure how much I will enjoy chewing oyster as opposed to normal way of eating them raw. I may try on vaca soon.

[furry2369 1]

I hate escargot one week out and sashimi within 2 weeks. I took very small bites and digested just fine. You have to find what works best for you and your new sleeve. You will know immediately what doesn't work.

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[higher 966]

I had a great experience eating sashimi at 2 1/2 weeks post op, which is when it was allowed by my plan. Great source of lean protein!