I was recently banded on July 3rd. I'm really looking forward to having full liquids soon. I'm so eager to see how this progresses. I've heard in some places that I can't eat rice anymore, but in some places I've read that I can. What's the deal with rice??

Thanks,

Tasha

I have no trouble with rice but I was also told wouldn't be able to swallow all of my supplements and vitamins and I have no trouble with those either unless they are really big horse pills.

I haven't tried rice but I don't have any trouble with pills of any kind. I have been on Bactrim DS for a kidney infection and they are BIG, but I didnt have any problem at all with them. I guess everybody's different. I am 2 months post-op and have never had PB or slime either and I hear other people talking about it all of the time. Maybe I am just lucky!! Good luck and welcome to the band. I would do it again in a minute. It does require work but it is so worth it. I love it!!

Everyone is SOO different when it comes to types of food that BLOCK or STICK. It's one of those trial and error things. As you get more fills, some foods will not go down so easy or actually cause PAIN! If I eat anything gummy like tortilla or bread,, it gets stuck and swells a little which causes pain until it manages to go down. I STAY AWAY FROM IT!

I haven't had too much problems with rice, as long as I eat small bites at a time and chew, chew chew...

Just eat slow and you will find out what foods work and what doesn't..

Im glad I can't eat all those refined carbs anymore, they aren't good 4ya.

good luck!!!!!!!!!!:wink2:

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What's PB and slime?

Thanks for the insight. I ask because I love sushi, which was a huge pre-surgery "weakness". Not in the sense that it's unhealthy like some people are with sweets, but I craved it. I still do. I'm just wondering if I'll be able to eat it when I can transition to solids...

Productive burping and sliming. I learned about it right here. Just type it in the search and it will tell you all about it...

I can eat rice with no problem - I can eat ANYTHING with no problem