if cooked to a really gloppy consistancy, can it be considered a mushy?

The problem with rice is no matter how mushy you make it, it will still expand in your stomach causing your newly made pouch to stretch. Not to mention the fact it is a white starch. Just don't eat it. You will be much better off in the long run. If you feel like you must eat a white starch, mashed potatoes are a much better choice.

so no chinese food ever? Can ya eat it when the stomach is healed or never

rice is the one food that I cannot eat. I can tolerate anything if chewed up well...but not rice. I agree with the previous poster- it expands when in your stomach. A small price to pay for losing weight :biggrin:

Oddly enough, my doctor said later on I could eat brown rice, really surprised me.

Risotto is one of my favorite dishes. I have tried small portions, and have not had any problem. Of course, it has to be cooked well, otherwise it will expand.

so no chinese food ever? Can ya eat it when the stomach is healed or never

no & yes.

i had a spicy tuna roll the other day - all 5 pcs.....some can handle, others not. the sticky rolls can be a problem, i just go slow to get my sushi fix in.

when i cook rice @home i go the true brown rice route - as far as mushy, i'd find another subsitute.

I've been on solids for a few days and my stomach has been almost cast iron. Until I had some rice. It was moist with the creamy sauce I cooked the chicken in. But it stuck, and a short time later it made a return trip. I don't think I'll be doing rice for a long time, if at all.