Question:
When might it be possible for a lap rny person to have some crab ragoon?

I've seen lots of posts on chinese food, and i'm thankfull for the answers. What i used to get was an order of sweet/sour chicken, white rice, and crab ragoon. I always ask for sauce on the side (just not a big fan). And i know now to limit or stay away from the rice. But, i have a huge craving for some crab ragoon. Anyone got the lowdown on them? Thanks    — P. Reeder (posted on July 4, 2004)

July 4, 2004
I waited for about 9 months and still only eat one. I am now 21 months out. Good luck and enjoy. Darla
   — Darla M.

July 4, 2004
The grease is likely to get you. It will be an experiment, but I would not try something that greasy for at least 6 months and probably longer. Things that are deep fried just seem to not be tolerated as well as things that are just naturally fatty. At least that was my experience.
   — zoedogcbr

July 4, 2004
Mmmmm, eggrolls are my fav, even over crab ragoons. However, at 14months out, I still can't imagine even trying a bite of something like an eggroll (or crab ragoon). While I know many posts may say "don't even start trying to eat foods like this", I say try it, IF you can limit yourself to just one as an occasional treat. I would only try one bite and then wait. Grease in most any forms are intolerable to me - they taste good on my tongue but afterwards~UGH! Not even remotely worth it. (I know this by 2 different episodes: 1 piece of toast with a micro amt of butter and on a different occasion, ONE bite of potato casserole.) I am supersensitive - which is FINE by me. Negative reinforcement has its place in behavior modification! Best of luck to you in your quest for Chinese. I have Chinese every few months - my husband and I both enjoy VERY different meals and usually order 1 combo plate. I have never had a problem with any kind of Chinese, provided that it is not batter-fried foods. Particular fav is broccoli beef/chicken. OK - must be time for another glass of water. Now I'm getting hungry! Enjoy your journey. LAP RNY 05-02-03 336/162/???
   — Jodie P.

July 5, 2004
From what several Asian friends have told me, the further one is from either coast, the more "Americanized" most Asian food is - more sugar in the sauces, more fried. So it stands to reason that I should not have been surprised any time I get sick from an Chinese restaurant in the Midwest :) I dump pretty easily so any Chinese food here is out of the question typically.... unless I get something pretty simple (not fried, no sauce). <br> Crab rangoon would not be able no make it to my plate - sniff :( <br> But for me, there are plenty of good reasons to have a protein shake instead.<br> If you can tolerate that oil and the carby wrap, I would really make it a once-in-a-while treat.
   — kultgirl

July 5, 2004
I am 9mo post and I eat crab ragoon and tolerate it well. I guess everyone is different. Nancy
   — Nancy W.

July 5, 2004
I seem to be able to tolerate most Chinses food, although every so often the grease gets to me. If I order a combo plate, I try for something steamed or sauteed. I can sometimes handle the egg roll, ot part of it, and the meal is good for 2 to 3 sittings. I have eaten crab rangoon, although not mored than 1 or 2 at a time. I do sometimes regret it at night. It can be a once in awhile treat, but I'd wait at least 6 months or so before experimenting like that. I'd be more concerned with the sweent and sour stuff because of the grease soaked in the breading. Good luck!
   — Fixnmyself

July 5, 2004
You need to ask your doctor this question, he/she is the sole authority on the foods that you should be eating and when. Sorry, I know this is not the answer that your were expecting.
   — ChristineB

July 6, 2004
I am 2 months post op and I have no problem eating crab rangoon. But like the other posters said, everybody's body is different.
   — shalandar

July 6, 2004
I dont know the answer to this one, but I am about 2mo post op and have been having this same craving for about 2 wks now...weird...I havent tried it yet, will probably wait a little longer.
   — Shanna E.

July 6, 2004
Phil the real question here is can you even ingest the crab ragoon. After WLS a lot of things that you crave for are mental as the stomach (pouch) rules from what I understand at least 1-3 years. I haVE cravings but when I attempted to fulfill them I was sorely surprised - LOL. You'll find yourself forced to try new foods because the old "comfort" foods don't work. I have fantasies about what I want to eat and even fix a plate of my favorites only to be forced to put it back or throw it away, because I could not get pass 1-3 spoons. - MATTER over MIND - NOT MIND OVER MATTER - MATTER BEING FOOD!
   — Anna M.

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