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I actually think I could eat it now, I need to get a fill. I found a recipe for spicy chicken and rice Soup that looked good, but am a little scared to eat the rice. I am wondering if it is loose in a soup instead of clumped together if it is easier to get down?

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I've had my band for a year and am at my sweet spot, and I can eat rice with caution. When I eat plain rice, I take smaller bites of it then I would other foods, and if I feel I'm a little tight with it, I just go on to something else, then try again. I've never had any problems with it. In Soup, I'd think it would be even easier to eat since it's already so plumped up with Water. Just go slow at first, and see how you feel. If you start to feel tight, stop.

I prefer brown rice, and really only a small amount since I'd rather fill up on Protein and veggies.

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I eat rice (in small amounts) regularly. Sticky rice (Chinese food) can give me trouble, but I eat rice with chili and other foods at least weekly with no problems. I guess we're all different. Now ask me about those evil boneless chicken breasts....

Cindy

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I pretty much gauge if I’m too tight or not tight enough on rice. If I can’t eat rice comfortably (provided I'm taking small bites and chewing well) then I’m too tight. Being able to eat some carbs, especially whole grains like rice or whole wheat breads (one serving) is a good healthy thing. Our bodies need the Fiber for staying regular.

HtH! J

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I eat rice fairly often. I cook my wild rice in the amount of Water per the package and add chicken granules (you can buy jars of this on the spices row, or on the row where they sell broth). I don't use much salt since the granules are a little salty. I get really good chicken flavored rice and have no problems eating it.

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I have no problems eating rice or bread. I also easily picked up the habit of chewing everything extremely well. Some of my friends that don't tolerate it, admit that they don't chew as well as they should.

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I can tolerate rice without a problem but I'm not a big rice eater though.

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No problem w/rice - white, brown, wild...

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Rice in Soup should definitely not be a problem. The only way white rice would be a problem is if I gulped it down the way I used to.

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Rice is tricky. At times I can eat small quantities, but at others, I can barely get a forkful down. I have found that brown rice is easier than white rice, but the method of cooking and end texture do play a factor.

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Does this apply to sushi also? I have been on the road for a while, and there hasn't been anything to eat. I am 28 days post op, so I eat about 5 mini rolls. So far so good. Is this bad? I haven't had a fill yet. I am one week away from eating "solids", but I didn't want to blow it by eating fast food.

Thoughts?

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for me it has be super moist or else i am throwing up.chinese rice gets stuck,but rice pilaf goes down fine:cursing:

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