Can anyone tell me what the problem is with rice and bread after surgery??? I am so hungry right now I could eat my shoe :thumbup: My husband had chicken and pasta for dinner and I was so tempted to taste it but didn't

I was told it forms a ball in the pouch and causes it to get stuck. I'm not on full foods yet so I don't know from experience. I'm still on the full liquids stage.

Rice, white bread and sometimes Pasta will get gooey in your pouch and totally BLOCK anything else from passing through,, then sometimes you experience PAIN, then your mouth gets all slimy & watery and you VOMIT! Fun stuff. Everyone finds out what particular foods do this to you. That's why it's so important to eat small bites, chew CHEW CHEW, and take your time eating.

Hope that helps.

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Not everyone experiences this... Some are able to eat white, refined foods. Others,, not. it's up to you to find out.

It can gum up the opening to your band. Some rice, like white rice, is more likely to do this than the denser, whole grain rice. Be very, very careful in what you choose to eat! Call your doctors nurse and ask about the rice. He knows what kind of band you have and if it tends to gum up with rice or not. Good luck!

wow - thanks for the info all...think I will stay away from the rice !!!!