I have always heard that some people can't eat rice with the band--but, I can and do..that is until today. Went to lunch at a Mexican Resturant and had some rice. Everything was fine until 1-2 hours later. I started PBing-throwing up clear liquid..saliva. Called the Dr's office and they explained to me that the rice is swelling in my stomach causing me to not be able to swallow my saliva. So after being a bandster for 19 months, I am still learning! No more rice for me...and I think that this fill is going to be "it"!

I have noticed I have a problem with the rice, with the darker pieces in it (don't know the technical name for it) or rice that puffs up somewhat. Plain White Rice I am okay with as long as it is in a liquidy substance, not dry. For instance, Chicken and Rice casserole, or in soups.

Had problems 1 - 2 hours later?????

goodness Kelly! Is everything ok now?

Rice is a day by day thing for me... some days I can, some days I cant! One of my most horried PB's was on a rice meal. So when I do eat rice, I eat it with caution!

No rice for me with the band, ever. Even when I had an "unfill" when it slipped and I could pretty much eat anything.

Elizabeth

8-18-03

Kel, can I borrow your port? I'm craving restriction like a junkie!

Girl, today you can have the port and the band!