Question:
When can I eat rice and bread within moderation after having an RNY?
I would like to cook with rice again and eat small amounts of soft bread eventually. Is it not recommended or is it okay to eat these in small amounts occasionally? Thank you for your tips. Kristy — Kristy (posted on January 22, 2006)
January 22, 2006
I know we are not suppose to eat rice I had surgery july 16 2003 and I can
eat VERY small amounts of Rice and only if its Jasmine Rice it doesnt mess
me up like the others I am part Phil. so my family eats alot of it.. also
Breads they is a Surgar Free Wheat Bread out there I had my first slice
today YUMMY just dont over do it..
Good Luck
DIonna
— Dionna_Dupuis
January 22, 2006
I haven't tried rice yet, I am only 5 weeks out, but I have had white bread
toast with melted cheese and it has gone fine....
— ash1218
January 22, 2006
I am almost 3 year out and I STILL cannot eat rice at all. It swells in my
stomach and makes me ill. I suppose we are all so different. Good luck.
— aprilswe
January 22, 2006
Kristy,
My doctor told me toast at 3 months and no rice until at least 6 months. I
am 5 months yesterday and I have no cravings for it yet. Hopefully my body
will stay that way.
— Rocquetta T.
January 22, 2006
Hi The breads and rices are very starchy one they have almost no
nutritional value for us and two they swell in your stomach so the fill you
up very fast. But they are not bad to eat i actually have Fried rice a
very smail two ounce bowl every day for lunch. They are not very high in
calories either so it feels you up and low caloric intake. So I say
"Just do it" I still eat bread too not very much b/c it feels me
up so fast but I love tomato sandwiches I trim the crust off also b/c that
is less bread that i intake if i do and it still gives me the meat of the
bread the best part umm. ummmm Good luck and great weight loss. Mike
Dunaway 9/26/04 315/150
— rivercity4000
January 22, 2006
I am 1.5 years out and I still can't eat rice. My pouch won't tolerate it.
I can eat small amounts of bread if it's not too doughy.
— smparker2
January 22, 2006
I'm four months out, and I eat rice frequently, and have no problems with
it. Bread I have to be more careful with, and tend to eat that only
occassionally.
— Lisarose10
January 22, 2006
Kristy,
My sugeon told me that at five weeks out, I could try just about
anything I wanted, but not everything would work. Also, what might not
work today, may work out next week or next month. So, it is not a matter
of the particular food being bad for you, it is more a matter of what your
new pouch will tolerate.
I can handle a little bit of Basmati rice with beans and very toasted
toast. Biscuits and rolls are a no go.....the dough becomes the Pillsbury
Doughboy trying to escape my stomach and it makes me so sick.
Also, it goes a long way, so when you try it, eat very little of it at
first. I think I tried to eat more than I should have. Getting the
portions right has been really hard......I have given up eating in
restaurants because I can't stand throwing so much away and even if I take
it home, there is enough for too many meals!
I would recommend trying no more than one new food per day. Treat
your new stomach like a baby........one new food at a time so you'll know
if it is agreeing with you.
— LauraA
January 22, 2006
I find very samll amounts of wild rice or brown rice to be
tolerable...usually about a large table spoon (think the big spoons that
come in a silverware set...not quite serving spoon size, but bigger than a
cereal spoon)
— Ravenwulf
January 23, 2006
I am only supposed to eat whole grain bread (which I do not liek) and brown
rice. I tried to eat it for a long time, but yuck! I occassionally have a
tablespoon of rice, and I just had a bite of white bread yesterday for the
first time. I think that if you eat a very small amount occassionally, it
will be okay. You just have to try it and see what works for you. I did
not have rice or oatmeal till this month, and I am a year out.
— Novashannon
January 23, 2006
I am 2.5 years post op, and have tried eating rice and my tummy can not
handle it, I bloat and cramp. I do eat small amounts of breads, but only
wheat and only the outside of the bread, I can not tolerate the soft part
of the bread. I love to have a 1/2 tuna fish sandwich on rye or whole
wheat bread sometimes. The other thing I still can not eat is steak. It
is still very thready to me, and pasta will bend me up like crazy. If I
can manage to eat pasta, I am hungry 5 minutes later, so it is not worth
it.
— cindy
January 23, 2006
Hi, I am 3 months out and can eat small amounts of anything. Including
bread, rice, and pasta. I started experimenting with this stuff at about 2
months out.
— jengriggs01
January 23, 2006
I'm 3.5 years out and semi vegetarian (I like to eat vege 3-4 x a week)I
eat rice no problem, but tolerate brown short grain (calrose) rice cooked
in broth better. I only eat grain bread but on occasion have had white
bread and it does not sit well.
I have a sandwich most days for lunch at work.Good luck
— elenav
January 23, 2006
Hi-I reached my 1 year anniversary on December 30, 2005! I have a real hard
time with rice as it swells in my pouch and makes me feel sooooooooooo
uncomfortable. I have the same problem with pasta. I am able to eat rice
and pasta in soups in small quantities, I guess because the liquid pushes
it through more. When I have a real craving I eat the Campbell's Select
Italian Wedding Soup, as I am getting protein at the same time. As far as
bread goes, I cannot eat any sandwiches at all!!! They will just not go
down. What I try to do when I go out and they have really good bread-like
the yeast rolls at Roadhouse, etc. I eat my meal, and then at the end I
will have a bite or two of the bread. I have found that eating that way
does not bother me as much, or make me get sick. The key is moderation;
though! I would suggest not trying either of these things until you are at
least 7 months out. My surgeon suggests a high protein and mostly protein
for the first 7 months. Remember, the first year is your "honeymoon
period" and the time when you will lose the most weight. Do not waste
your honeymoon period by eating things that you are not supposed to. I have
also found that if you don't try things, then you are not tempted as much.
Once you try something and know that it is o.k. for you, then you are
tempted to eat it more than you should!!! Hope I helped a little. Good luck
and God bless, Andrea
— 4girlstwinsplus2
January 23, 2006
Hi Kristy. I eat small amounts of rice and do fine. I do have a tiny bit
of chicken or shrimp fried rice when we get Chinese take out. As for
breads, I do not want bread anymore. I can't believe that's true because
prior to surgery I LOVED BREAD. I have had a very, small portion of a
bagette, garlic breat and a 'roll' with butter (not all together!). I
tolerated that fine and it was yummy. My motto is everything in very small
moderation but always follow what your surgeon's instructions and follow
the 'pouch rules' that is here on this site. You have to work this tool we
are given, it's a second chance at learning to eat the healthy way. I
finally have my 'life' back and it feels great! Good luck to you. Smiles,
Jenna 260 to 148 in 5 1/2 months!
— jstatkus
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