Is pasta the enemy???

Hi all... I'm having a real hard time digesting pasta. I don't eat it very often but when I do it never stays with me very long. I have tried all different brands and shapes. I've done the regular, whole wheat and even low carb. Anyone else out there like me?? Thanks... Karry 311/172/155 goal

I've had a really hard time w/ pasta too (carbs in general, but pasta esp!)....I've tried 'em all too, to no avail. I have found recently that I can eat just a tiny amount (less than 1/4 cup) of regular thin spaghetti, *after I eat my protein & veg (usually meatball ..turkey....and "salad"). Claudia 295/160/no goal set, just riding this roller coaster til the end! 10 months out

So glad I'm not alone!! I also have a hard time with certain carbs. I can't do any breads, pasta VERY little, but crackers or popcorn are o.k for me. Weird huh? Thanks again! Karry

This is me, exactly, too! I can't eat bread or pasta really, but I can eat a couple of wheat thins, pretzels, or popcorn....go figure! Claudia

I would like to say the answer to that question is YES. Even a year and a half out, I still can barely eat it. That's because it gets all gummy and hard to digest. It's one of the first things the nutritional folks at the Doc's office told as to avoid. I also find that even still, I learn what I can eat and what I can't. You will too!

I find that everyday is a trial and error with food. What sits well one day may not the next! Confusing..... I was told to try everything from my doc's office and see what works and what doesn't, maintaining a low crab, hight protien, SF diet as much as possible. Thanks! Karry

The only way I can eat pasta is if it is overcooked. If not it like rice will still swell in your pouch and cause that uncomfortable feeling. Betty Jo Lap RNY 7/11/05 399.5/210/150 238 inches gone

Oh man....rice is another one!!! UGHHHHH!! I eat a few bites and am soooo nauseaus!! I guess I will have to try is again sometime and over cook it. Thanks for the tip! Karry

oh god yes I belive it is , Im italian and the only thing I do miss is pasta, my brother asked us to eat over the other night and he had no protine, just pasta an eggplant, so I ate less then a half a cup, and when i was done, I had to go lay down on the couch cause my stomack hurt, just cant eat that pasta anymore, it certinly isnt a main dish for me like it use to be, oh well thats the price you have to pay, I will take it,

I'll pay the price too but it sure isn't fun!! Thanks Margaret!! Karry