Now dont slap me for saying this but I was able to eat anything at all after a couple weeks (with in reason). I just tried a very small bit and just never had a problem. I know all of the reasons why not etc... but logic prevails with me.

I know you probly feel like you are starving!!

I just gave up pasta. About 2 months ago.

IMHO it is just filler in meals, it adds nothing but bulk, so I decided since I'm in this to cut back my food intake then this would be the easiest thing to eliminate.

Ya know what?? I don't even miss it!

When I eliminated pasta, I also cut out bread and potatoes and rice. I don't miss these either. If I feel I still need some thing after a meal of my veggies or meat, then I just get a second helping of either of these two. If I were going to push the healthy choice thing I would only have a second helping of veggies. I'm NOT a glutton for punishment! :)

I was able to try pasta in my 3rd week (now in my 10th week). We prefer whole wheat or whole grain pastas so thats what I had. The only thing I was told not to have was spaghetti. Spaghetti is very hard to chew completely. I had no problem with pasta. I have also tried regular pasta without any problems. Just be sure you chew it really well.

I haven't tried rice because it expands in the stomach. Not saying that I won't down the road because I love rice.

Whole wheat bread is what I eat (very small quantities) and not often.

Hope this helps. Have a great day!

Carbs raise your blood sugar, causing more insulin production.... which causes more cravings for carbs. Not a good cycle to start while you're in your honeymoon period. Carbs have very little nutrtional value and might even inhibit weight loss at this early stage.

Has your surgeon and/or dietician said you're allowed to eat grains/bread/pasta/rice/potatoes? Most discourage you from eating these types of foods for the first year or so.

Remember... protein first, then veggies and fruits. By the time you finish with those, you won't have room for carbs. :)

Pam

I've been working hard pre-op to say good bye to my carb-filled lifestyle. I never thought I would seriously miss pasta or rice-- but I did.. I really did! Did, because now I haven't wanted any for awhile- I'm more interested in Meat-- thank goodness I'm not a vegetarian!

I know how you feel. My mother is full blooded Italian and makes the best pasta in the world (for me anyway). But, my doc told me absolutely no pasta, soft bread, or rice for a min. of 6 months. He said I may be able to tolerate it soon, but the that they gum up during digestion and may cause a blockage.

Now, my mom makes her sauce about every 2 weeks, and I think that's what I crave the most. Last week I talked her into making meatballs with ground turkey. I ate 1/2 a meatball with her sauce and it was fine and satisfied my craving. :-)

You may want to look for other things to substitute for the pasta. You can make a vegi Lasagne and instead of the noodles you can layer with thinly sliced eggplant.

When I make it (I havent since surgery, and I am 5 weeks out too) i have used whole wheat. I dont eat sauce, so its a little slimy, but no one else in the family seems to mind. I havent tried pasta yet, and dont really have the desire. I have a 1/2 of a turkey sand every day on whole wheat. (I toast it) and I am OK. I am going to brave not toasting this weekend. I didnt want to try at work

I was told to stay away from rice. Also, attempting to get 60 grams of protien in, I feel like I have no time or room for something that isnt protien! I am sure down the road some pasta will be fine. (dont quote me!)

I'm 6 months out and am just about able to tolerate a small amount and I mean a small amount. Before six months it made me throw up and it wasn't worth the sickness. I find just having a bite of almost anything satisfies my craving and I try to use that philosophy in my everyday life. One bite will not kill me, but you have to stick to one bite that is the hard part. I find that that way I don't feel deprived. That is about the only tip I got from Carnie wilson's book that worked for me. She never threw up once, that is physiology, not because she does anything better than us, it just was the way her body was made, but we will all get there in our own time and in our own way and besides what is the rush? Just keep on keepin on and you'll be alright.

I just had this discussion with my nutritionist. Pasta, no matter what type, and rice-swells up in your stomach after consumption. If you have it, eat it v-e-r-y slow and only a small amount.

As GBS post-ops we need to not waste our precious calories with foods that don't offer the highest nutritional value. Yet a healthy diet contains choices from every food group including grains. I eat pasta, rice, and breadall in moderationall 100% whole grain.

Whole grains are composed of three intact nutritious parts: the protected bran layer containing B-vitamins, antioxidants and fiber; the nutrient-packed germ containing high levels of B-vitamins, minerals, protein and healthy oils; the energy-rich endosperm containing mainly the starch, some protein, vitamins and minerals.

If a product dosen't say 100% whole grain it has been stripped of most of the nutrition and fiber. Products labeled "whole wheat" or "multi-grain" are trying to fool you into thinking that they are a healthy choice, but beware! If it doesn't say "100% whole grain" it's junk food.