Rice??
I can tell you that I personally have had LOTS of problems with rice. Rice is hard to chew down into what we are used to. I find that it also feels like it expands in my pouch or something...I've tried it a few times (I wasn't told it was a no no except that it's a carb and we are to always concentrate on protein.....) and have had the foamies for quite some time afterwards. Susan had some awhile back and it came up on her, too.
Pam
Pam
Instead of complaining that the rosebush has thorns, be happy that the thorn bush has roses. 
You know - when a pre-op asks me "what did you wish you knew before the surgery" my answer will be RICE.
I'm glad you asked.
I heard the expansion reason and I said to the nutritionist "but it doesn't expand after you've cooked it. I'm not going to eat it raw." Then I got the protein speach - I get it, I get it, I get it - I know about protein but no rice - please. It's not like I'm asking about a Whopper with cheese nor am I talking about even a full cup of fried rice. I'm talking about 3 pieces from an 8 piece sushi roll.
My wife's heritage is Asian ...and I like sushi. I pray to GOD that I don't get the "foamies" from rice.
I'll let you know when I get to solid foods - in mid-September.
-GD
I'm glad you asked.
I heard the expansion reason and I said to the nutritionist "but it doesn't expand after you've cooked it. I'm not going to eat it raw." Then I got the protein speach - I get it, I get it, I get it - I know about protein but no rice - please. It's not like I'm asking about a Whopper with cheese nor am I talking about even a full cup of fried rice. I'm talking about 3 pieces from an 8 piece sushi roll.
My wife's heritage is Asian ...and I like
I'll let you know when I get to solid foods - in mid-September.
-GD
Hey Greg,
Just wanted to remind you that everyone is different. And just because one person or a few people can't have rice doesn't mean that you won't be able to. I'm sure you know this, but just wanted to reiterate it for you. I eat rice and pasta and have no problem. I haven't had white rice, but I've had some fried rice and Carolina chicken flavored rice. And I make baked ziti and do fine with it. Even when it's cold...yummo!!! So unless you try it you will never know. When it does come time for you to try, just take it slow. You'll basically know within 15 minutes whether your pouch is happy about you trying to give it rice :)
Just wanted to remind you that everyone is different. And just because one person or a few people can't have rice doesn't mean that you won't be able to. I'm sure you know this, but just wanted to reiterate it for you. I eat rice and pasta and have no problem. I haven't had white rice, but I've had some fried rice and Carolina chicken flavored rice. And I make baked ziti and do fine with it. Even when it's cold...yummo!!! So unless you try it you will never know. When it does come time for you to try, just take it slow. You'll basically know within 15 minutes whether your pouch is happy about you trying to give it rice :)
Karen 
Karen is right....everyone tolerates food differently and take it slow - you may not want to try rice early out on solids. As has been said here - there are people who tolerate the rice without a problem.
As far as the expansion thing - if after you cook rice you put it in water and let it sit - I promise you it will expand. Same thing with pasta (although I've had small servings of pasta and have done fine with it)
Don't worry - you'll be alright!! I know a few people on this board who love sushi....
Pam
As far as the expansion thing - if after you cook rice you put it in water and let it sit - I promise you it will expand. Same thing with pasta (although I've had small servings of pasta and have done fine with it)
Don't worry - you'll be alright!! I know a few people on this board who love sushi....
Pam
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