So am wondering if I will ever be able to eat rice again? I'm Puerto Rican and rice is a staple in my household since childhood. I know everyone is different. Am wondering what experiences people have had with rice?

So am wondering if I will ever be able to eat rice again? I'm Puerto Rican and rice is a staple in my household since childhood. I know everyone is different. Am wondering what experiences people have had with rice?

Can you? Yes, though my program advised against it.

Should you? Keep it to a minimum if you can't avoid it.

My two cents!

I didn’t while losing & still don’t. I’ve tried bread & pasta a couple of times in the last 4 years as a test but they still sit heavily so I expect rice will do the exact same thing. Don’t mind because of the their low nutrient content (rather eat something nutritionally dense) & don’t miss them either (& I used to eat a lot of all three).

I have a friend with a sleeve & she can eat all three so … ??‍♀️

You can only give it a go when your plan okays it & see how you go.

Edited December 6, 20232 yr by Arabesque

I eat rice "backwards" ... Most dishes have the rice as the base of the dish. I put the vegetables, and protein at the bottom or as the majority of my meal, and then sprinkle the rice on top .... I can add as much or as little as I desire, but this way, I see the rice .... and I have some, just not as the majority of my plate/meal. I do this in many different cuisines !

Rice is a love of mine too. I have been able to eat rice but only in tiny amounts. Now, 2 years out, a tablespoon is all I can manage. I do similar to what @ Briar Rose does. Pasta is still off limits to me.

I too am Puerto Rican so I understand the attachment to rice. I am 8 months post-op. I personally have had rice on a few occasions. It does not cause me any discomfort, but I haven't had it in any large amounts. I had about a tablespoon of arroz con gandules and a tablespoon of stuffing for Thanksgiving. I still follow protocol of concentrating on protein first and foremost and then veg and carbs. A small taste is fine once in awhile especially for the holidays or special occasion as long as it's not a bigger trigger for you to keep going. Even before surgery, I was used to substituting cauli rice for reg rice. It took me a long time to try bread again and when I did it was a keto bread just one slice. It sits fine, but i don't eat it often at all. I prefer a mini zero carb tortilla when the mood strikes. A pack of 12 tortillas can last me a month and I've yet to go through more than 3 slices of bread from the entire loaf.

Some plans can differ, some people's preferences will differ, and sometimes your tummy chooses for you as things won't sit well. I like to live in the middle ground, where I follow my plan the greater majority of the time, but don't demonize any food. I make the choice to choose foods better for me - leaner proteins, veggies, hearts of palm pasta, little to no sugar added foods, high protein low carb snacks. Fortunately now there are many more healthier options so you don't always have to go without.

we were advised not to the first few months out of surgery. I've been eating it since I was about a year out, but I can't eat much of it. Maybe a 1/2 cup tops (usually more like 1/4 C). Otherwise it sits in my stomach like a brick.

4 hours ago, Shanna NYC said:

I too am Puerto Rican so I understand the attachment to rice. I am 8 months post-op. I personally have had rice on a few occasions. It does not cause me any discomfort, but I haven't had it in any large amounts. I had about a tablespoon of arroz con gandules and a tablespoon of stuffing for Thanksgiving. I still follow protocol of concentrating on Protein first and foremost and then veg and carbs. A small taste is fine once in awhile especially for the holidays or special occasion as long as it's not a bigger trigger for you to keep going. Even before surgery, I was used to substituting cauli rice for reg rice. It took me a long time to try bread again and when I did it was a Keto bread just one slice. It sits fine, but i don't eat it often at all. I prefer a mini zero carb tortilla when the mood strikes. A pack of 12 tortillas can last me a month and I've yet to go through more than 3 slices of bread from the entire loaf.

Some plans can differ, some people's preferences will differ, and sometimes your tummy chooses for you as things won't sit well. I like to live in the middle ground, where I follow my plan the greater majority of the time, but don't demonize any food. I make the choice to choose foods better for me - leaner Proteins, veggies, hearts of palm Pasta, little to no sugar added foods, high protein low carb Snacks. Fortunately now there are many more healthier options so you don't always have to go without.

Thank you Shanna....I realize I won't be able to eat much of it, just right now still on this liquid diet and all I can think of is my PR food! I am looking at other healthy recipes too. I'm hoping that cauliflower rice will be a good subsitute. Not a big bread eater but I do like to have a toasted bread with butter and an egg for breakfast at times.Mini zero carb tortilla....never heard of that one? I suppose I'll find things as I go on my new journey! ?

So am wondering if I will ever be able to eat rice again? I'm Puerto Rican and rice is a staple in my household since childhood. I know everyone is different. Am wondering what experiences people have had with rice?

You will, it may sit differently when you start eating it. I'm not much of a rice person, used to go for the "pegao" with beans, and I still have it sometimes. I find the trick to sticking to a small portion, I still have tostones, maduros, pastelitos etc, but I reduce the portion just to satisfy the craving.

7 minutes ago, NP_WIP said:

You will, it may sit differently when you start eating it. I'm not much of a rice person, used to go for the "pegao" with Beans, and I still have it sometimes. I find the trick to sticking to a small portion, I still have tostones, maduros, pastelitos etc, but I reduce the portion just to satisfy the craving.

Thanks for your input. I know I won't be able to eat much of it, but still would like to enjoy some of my foods!

5 hours ago, Shanna NYC said:

I too am Puerto Rican so I understand the attachment to rice. I am 8 months post-op. I personally have had rice on a few occasions. It does not cause me any discomfort, but I haven't had it in any large amounts. I had about a tablespoon of arroz con gandules and a tablespoon of stuffing for Thanksgiving. I still follow protocol of concentrating on Protein first and foremost and then veg and carbs. A small taste is fine once in awhile especially for the holidays or special occasion as long as it's not a bigger trigger for you to keep going. Even before surgery, I was used to substituting cauli rice for reg rice. It took me a long time to try bread again and when I did it was a Keto bread just one slice. It sits fine, but i don't eat it often at all. I prefer a mini zero carb tortilla when the mood strikes. A pack of 12 tortillas can last me a month and I've yet to go through more than 3 slices of bread from the entire loaf.

Some plans can differ, some people's preferences will differ, and sometimes your tummy chooses for you as things won't sit well. I like to live in the middle ground, where I follow my plan the greater majority of the time, but don't demonize any food. I make the choice to choose foods better for me - leaner Proteins, veggies, hearts of palm Pasta, little to no sugar added foods, high protein low carb Snacks. Fortunately now there are many more healthier options so you don't always have to go without.

Thank you Shanna....I realize I won't be able to eat much of it, just right now still on this liquid diet and all I can think of is my PR food! I am looking at other healthy recipes too. I'm hoping that cauliflower rice will be a good subsitute. Not a big bread eater but I do like to have a toasted bread with butter and an egg for breakfast at times.Mini zero carb tortilla....never heard of that one? I suppose I'll find things as I go on my new journey! ?

40 minutes ago, SandyRod said:

Mini zero carb tortilla....never heard of that one?

These are street taco size so perfect bypass size lol. 25 cals for 1 - 7g carbs but 7g fiber so it equals 0 net carbs. They have them in whole wheat version as well as a sundried tomato version.

In due time, your food palette will expand again. It’s just a matter of portions and balance. I’ve definitely had a maduro and a mini pastelito, but they aren’t things I have often or have in the house.

2 hours ago, Shanna NYC said:

These are street taco size so perfect bypass size lol. 25 cals for 1 - 7g carbs but 7g Fiber so it equals 0 net carbs. They have them in whole wheat version as well as a sundried Tomato version.

In due time, your food palette will expand again. It’s just a matter of portions and balance. I’ve definitely had a maduro and a mini pastelito, but they aren’t things I have often or have in the house.

Cool....will check these out as I love me some mexican too! Lol! I do have some pinto beans to make refried beans and ground turkey and low fat mozarella. Thanks again!

2 hours ago, NP_WIP said:

You will, it may sit differently when you start eating it. I'm not much of a rice person, used to go for the "pegao" with Beans, and I still have it sometimes. I find the trick to sticking to a small portion, I still have tostones, maduros, pastelitos etc, but I reduce the portion just to satisfy the craving.

Thanks for your input. I know I won't be able to eat much of it, but still would like to enjoy some of my foods!

7 hours ago, Shanna NYC said:

I too am Puerto Rican so I understand the attachment to rice. I am 8 months post-op. I personally have had rice on a few occasions. It does not cause me any discomfort, but I haven't had it in any large amounts. I had about a tablespoon of arroz con gandules and a tablespoon of stuffing for Thanksgiving. I still follow protocol of concentrating on Protein first and foremost and then veg and carbs. A small taste is fine once in awhile especially for the holidays or special occasion as long as it's not a bigger trigger for you to keep going. Even before surgery, I was used to substituting cauli rice for reg rice. It took me a long time to try bread again and when I did it was a Keto bread just one slice. It sits fine, but i don't eat it often at all. I prefer a mini zero carb tortilla when the mood strikes. A pack of 12 tortillas can last me a month and I've yet to go through more than 3 slices of bread from the entire loaf.

Some plans can differ, some people's preferences will differ, and sometimes your tummy chooses for you as things won't sit well. I like to live in the middle ground, where I follow my plan the greater majority of the time, but don't demonize any food. I make the choice to choose foods better for me - leaner Proteins, veggies, hearts of palm Pasta, little to no sugar added foods, high protein low carb Snacks. Fortunately now there are many more healthier options so you don't always have to go without.

Thank you Shanna....I realize I won't be able to eat much of it, just right now still on this liquid diet and all I can think of is my PR food! I am looking at other healthy recipes too. I'm hoping that cauliflower rice will be a good subsitute. Not a big bread eater but I do like to have a toasted bread with butter and an egg for breakfast at times.Mini zero carb tortilla....never heard of that one? I suppose I'll find things as I go on my new journey! ?

10 years post op, rice is one of a few things that don't hurt my stomach.

Do remember we all may have different experiences. Best of wishes to you. [emoji3526]

Good Question I'm 2 yrs PO gastric bypass and every time I try to eat rice it hurts so bad in my belly, it kinda feels like I ate razor blades [emoji1785] just horrible. It's a no for me.

On 12/5/2023 at 5:17 PM, SandyRod said:

So am wondering if I will ever be able to eat rice again? I'm Puerto Rican and rice is a staple in my household since childhood. I know everyone is different. Am wondering what experiences people have had with rice?

I think in time everything will be available to you with in moderations.