Ramen Noodles versus Pasta

I've read that pasta is not good for banded patients.  What about Ramen Noodles?  I've never really viewed them as a pasta per se.  Do any of you have Ramen Noodles as part of your diet?  Thanks in advance for your time.

I eat pasta with no problem but I choose whole wheat pasta or Dreamfields Healthy Carb Pasta. I wouldn't reccomend Ramen Noodles because they are off the charts high in fat and calories as well as sodium so theyre not really a good choice.

I already eat 100% whole wheat pasta.  So its good to know that pasta can still be a food choice.   Thank you for the advice.

Ramen noodles are fried - although you could probably eat them they are not the best food choice.  Good luck!

Pasta is fine IF you can tolerate it.  I couldn't eat it for the first year post-op but now can - carefully.  Ramen noodles have nothing healthy to recommend them so unless you're in a jam I'd skip 'em.

hi , i agree with the others, very low in nutrional value. i've really got to get my hubby away from it. by the way, i am originally from maine( you know a mainiac..inside joke). well that is what we do call ourselves. you are living in GOD'S COUNTRY up there in NH. hugs, sally

Aren't Ramen noodles fried?  If you can eat pasta how about the whole wheat or multigrain- great tasting and good for you!  Simple carbs (white stuff) = SUGAR. What you can eat as a bandster depends on you and your adjustment level. Some bandsters can eat anything  just  limited portion sizes when they are at their proper adjustment.  White pasta is not great for anyone. Best, Leila

Pasta is one of those YMMV (your mileage may vary) foods. I eat pasta, but I opt for low carb varieties (the only "low carb" product I use because it's a good source of fiber) or whole grain. Ramen noodles, unless you get them freshly made (so I'm going to assume you mean the little packs from the grocery store) are egg noodles, then basically deep fried during the process to get them into those little packets. Much higher calorie per serving. Tolerance-wise, probably not much different than spaghetti. Nancy