Question:
Has anyone found a problem digesting Sushi?

I have been experimenting with a variety of foods I will try on my post op regime later this summer when I get past fluids. And I've noticed all the questions lately concerning hi protein foods and how to get them in. I wondered about sushi. Have people tried it and found it a good way to add protein power to the menu? I realize it's not for everyone and it is expensive and sometimes hard to get well made etc. But it might be a real boon on this kind of a food program for those who can get it or learn to prepare at home(pretty tricky, I'm told!) ust a thought. Carol in Philly, scheduled for 6/16!    — Carol M. (posted on June 7, 1999)

June 7, 1999
I don't know about sushi, but I do seem to be able to tolerate fish of the cooked variety much better than beef or chicken. So it may be something you might want to give a shot.
   — dboat

June 8, 1999
Sushi is not high protein. It is balanced between carbs and protein. Most of sushi consists of a firmly packed rice ball with a center of a small piece of fish. If you want protein, take Orange Roughy or some similar mild tasting fish and grill it on the George Foreman grill with teriyaki sauce. 5 minutes to make and loaded with protein.
   — Deborah L.

June 9, 1999
I love sushi, and have been eating it on a regular basis. I am about 3 months post-op, and am slightly bothered by eating protein. I have sushi about once a week -- usually raw tuna or salmon. It's great! The only problem is that I can only consume about 4-5 pieces at a time, and am hungry again about 2 hours later. Please feel free to contact me directly if you have any other questions. Good luck!
   — Elizabeth W.

June 10, 1999
Sushi is high protein but you gotta watch out for the rice. And since it's a raw product, It was recommended to me to wait at least six months until you're completely healed before trying raw fish. And immediately right after surgery the rice is clog up the system. But later.. sushi is cool Susan [email protected]
   — Susan C.

August 18, 1999
I loved sushi before my surgery and I love it even more now...infact, if you get the sashimi, there is no rice to gum up the works but I do find I can tolerate a little bit of rice, I can get down 2 maguro (tuna pieces) and a piece or two of sashimi...I have this 2 or three times a week. This and medium rare filet mignon (a small one takes me days to finish)are my usual weekly "eat out" foods.....
   — LeShane M.

September 27, 1999
The first time I tried it the rice got stuck. I am 4 1/2 months post op and eat sushi and/or sashimi 5 times a week. I just started to be able to tolerate the rice. I have a roll and ask them to use as little rice as possible. I also make sure to order rolls that are on the smaller side. I am losing a lot of hair so I am trying to get in as much protien as I can stand
   — Barbara W.

May 4, 2001
I know this questions is from years ago but I had to reply. I'm 5 weeks post op and have been eating sushi for 3 weeks! It is the one thing that really digests well with me. Granted I eat very little, but it is by far my favorite food, and just having a little sure takes care of my cravings! I do miss some of the rice-based things (rolls).
   — Peg M.

May 5, 2003
Sashimi - yes. Sushi - no. Steamed rice is really rough, but sushi rice is a killer. Just can't seem to get it down, no matter how much I chew it. It's a drag, because I consider myself a sushi connisseur. I'll still eat sashimi. I find it tends to be rather rich, but it's incredible protein, which feels great. Again, moderation is the issue here. Keep away from the Kirin and Sapporo when you eat. I don't imagine tako, squid, giant clam and the other chewy items would work well. Good luck.
   — Cary G.

May 5, 2003
Sushi was my FAVORITE FOOD pre-op. It is the ONLY thing I miss post-op. My own experience that was the rice killed the sushi experience for me. Real Sushi includes rice. Sure, you can eat potstickers and pork buns, but real sushi has rice. I cannot tolerate a large amount of rice. After almost 2 years, I still cannot tolerate more than 3 pieces of sushi. But you know what? I can fit into a size 6 or 8, I don't have to worry about fitting on airplains, roller coasters, or anything else. Do I miss large quantities of food? Not as much as you'd think. Do I still eat chocolate, every day. (not much though--2 or 3 M&M's--satisfying, yet normal.) Would I give up sushi forever to be as cute/thin/healthy/happy as I am now? Listen to me....EVERY SINGLE DAY. Sushi is not the answer to life...happiness is..and being thinner makes me happier. Do I suffer?Not in the least....2 years later, this is what I ate today.... Breakfast....1 a day multi-vite, B-12 (I take one on Mondays under my tongue), lunch, bean and cheese burrito--made at home, snack, 3 crackers, dinner, beans and cheese, (I like beans and cheese ok?), snack--break with peanut butter, snack- banana nut muffin I made with butter. Does it sound healthy? Not according to the pyramid--but I am 5'4" and I weigh 133 lbs. I feel good. I excersize a minimum of time, today I went shopping as my excersize. Maybe some people excersize more, maybe some people think I should eat different things. I am happy. I am healthy (just had bloodword done today). I keep up on my bloodword, I watch my iron (I was slightly anemic at one time). I act NORMAL!!!! NORMAL!!!! NORMAL!!!! I don't obsess about ANYTHING! I eat what I want, when I feel hunger, and I excersize as much as I want...and I am NORMAL!!!!!! This is an operation to make you NORMAL.I have learned (to my surprise) that normal sized people watch what they eat. Normal people do not eat super-sized meals on a regular basis. Normal sized people average about 1500 cals a day and 2000 on the weekend. It was mind-boggling to me. I never thought I ate that much. But I did. Face it, get surgery and live longer. Be happy knowing that your disability has a cure. This is it. Feel free to write me if you like my opinion. Get lost if you don't. This is the way I really feel.
   — sandieguy

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