I love sushi and can eat it everyday. I was wondering if I will be able to eat it again after I am banded?

I am still able to eat sushi, but only about a 1/4 of what I used to eat. I don't have any problem with it, but I have heard that the seawood paper can cause problems as it does not break right down when chewed.

You should have no problems. I occassionally can't do some rolls because of the rice, but everything else goes down fine & is a great source of protein!

Depends on if the rice is cooked the right way. When it is nice and firm, I have no problems. If it is too mushy, it gets stuck.

My surgeon recommended eating sushi because of the high Protein content.

I had sushi on Friday and I asked them to make me a roll without the rice. Also most places have soybean paper (if you ask for it) that they wrap rolls in instead of the seaweed. I'm sure they thought I was weird for ordering it that way (no rice) but who cares. It was so yummy too!

I just had sushi the other day. I asked them to cut the pieces in half for me when they made it. Salmon, Tuna and Halibut. 2 pieces of each cut in half. I think there was a bite or 2 left. Had no issues with the rice. I have 5.5cc in my 14cc band and I feel pretty tight. I can eat most foods if I eat slow. If I tried to take a normal bite and swallow fast I get stuck on almost anything. Plus it was nice to order and only spend $6 instead of the $25 I used to spend when I got sushi. YUM.

I can still eat it. But only about 2 pieces total.

Sushi is my favorite food. Sadly, I have slowly had to stop eating it. First I couldnt take the seaweed. Then a fill or two later I stopped being able to tolerate the sticky rice. Now, I can eat sashimi or tartar but it isn't as good if you chew it a lot! Everyone is different - maybe you will have a better experience.

I was able to eat two pieces okay, but when I went for a third it kind of slid to the back of my throat before I could chew it really good (slippery fish!), and it got stuck. It was my first real "bad" experience, the first time I slimed and vomited post banding, but it was my own fault. Just mentioning this to say be careful!!

I have had it and it is fine...even with the rice. I am not at full restriction though, so that may be why the rice was ok.

Eat and Enjoy!!

I too love sushi....I almost decided against the band so I could still eat it....at least I know I don't have to give it up!!:scared2:

My suggestion is to learn to love sashimi. Tasty and also REALLY good for you!

This is really good to hear. I am 4 days post op and I was worried I would not be able to eat sushi. The amount I can eat does not really phase me, just being able to eat it in general would be nice.

I get all of my rolls wrapped in cucumber now instead of rice. Its lighter, more refreshing, more healthy and mostly, there are no worries about the rice getting stuck. This is the type of roll I eat: http://www.moonthai.com/dinnerimgs/Kanisu.jpg

You should see if the restaurant will do it for you, next time you go for sushi.

I can eat almost two sushi rolls and then I'm full.

One of my favorite foods when eating out. I can order exactly the right amount of exactly what I want and it's cheap because I eat so little. Typically 2 orders of nigiri and a bowl of miso soup and I'm good to go, a great, healthy meal for under 10 bucks.