noodles

[farquar]

Im 4 weeks post op. Are noodles ok? Go down easily enuff?? Many thanks x

 

[Ruthiep]

I have found any kind of pasta quite indigestible, personally.

 

[Paula Garner]

I'm 8 weeks out an I haven't tried pasta or noodles yet. I tried a teaspoon full of rice the other day. It didn't stay in my pouch long. I'd be a bit cautious to try them yet, bit that's just me

Oh just read you have a sleeve. I'm a bypasser, so it may be different for you

 

[chrisa]

have a little trawl through some of the sleevers they will help you xx

 

[farquar]

Pasta is sometimes ok. Depends of how and what its in. Blended isnt too bad but still can feel it after. Rice is fine. But i just for noodles are soft and easy to chew but i know alot are bad but light noodles. Will have a look and see if anythings mentioned xx

 

[farquar]

I have found any kind of pasta quite indigestible, personally.

How many weeks are you post op?? What about like spaghetti in a can? Supose its sort of fake pasta lool x

 

[Sashie1977]

I find fresh ravioli and fresh lasagne easy to eat but other pasta is difficult. I was told to undercook it (which as an Italian I do anyway!) so it's easier to chew but it's no good

 

[farquar]

I find fresh ravioli and fresh lasagne easy to eat but other pasta is difficult. I was told to undercook it (which as an Italian I do anyway!) so it's easier to chew but it's no good

Hmmm that sounds like a good idea. Might try that thank you. Didnt think about the fresh version x

 

[Ruthiep]

How many weeks are you post op?? What about like spaghetti in a can? Supose its sort of fake pasta lool x

I'm almost a year post op and still can't manage pasta or rice. I have occasionally had a spoonful or two of my husband's noodles when we eat Chinese but it doesn't really agree with me. I haven't tried canned spaghetti. To be honest I am low carbing so all that stuff is just too high carbs for me anyway, even if I could eat it.

I'm kind of addicted right now to a vegetable "alternative" to pasta; spaghetti squash. It's a squash, like butternut squash, only when you cook it (I bake it in the oven) and scrape out the seeds, you can then scrape a fork along the flesh lengthways and it separates into spaghetti-like strands. Low carb, low calorie (33 calories a cup cooked compared to 221 for real spaghetti) and I love it with low fat grated cheese and ketchup on.

 

[mariew]

Sounds good Ruthie! I am a bypasser and can't do pasta, I find I am ok with the egg noodles in a chicken chow mein but find them very filling! I don't think the cheapy instant noodles (super noodles) are very healthy though. Very high in fat and carbs, very low in protein.

 

[farquar]

I'm almost a year post op and still can't manage pasta or rice. I have occasionally had a spoonful or two of my husband's noodles when we eat Chinese but it doesn't really agree with me. I haven't tried canned spaghetti. To be honest I am low carbing so all that stuff is just too high carbs for me anyway, even if I could eat it.

I'm kind of addicted right now to a vegetable "alternative" to pasta; spaghetti squash. It's a squash, like butternut squash, only when you cook it (I bake it in the oven) and scrape out the seeds, you can then scrape a fork along the flesh lengthways and it separates into spaghetti-like strands. Low carb, low calorie (33 calories a cup cooked compared to 221 for real spaghetti) and I love it with low fat grated cheese and ketchup on.

Hmmm i might try that cause it sounds amazing!!! Up for trying anything new nowdays. xx

 

[farquar]

Sounds good Ruthie! I am a bypasser and can't do pasta, I find I am ok with the egg noodles in a chicken chow mein but find them very filling! I don't think the cheapy instant noodles (super noodles) are very healthy though. Very high in fat and carbs, very low in protein.

Yehh i was thinkin egg noodles were healther then the instant ones. i no they have a lot of rubbish in them. But maybe egg noodles and a sauce?? Xx

 

[Mazza]

Being so soon post op Jeni I would stick to things recommended in your post op eating plan to get the most from your sleeve.

If your looking for ideas for recipies etc have a look at the various daily diet threads xx

 

[farquar]

Being so soon post op Jeni I would stick to things recommended in your post op eating plan to get the most from your sleeve.

If your looking for ideas for recipies etc have a look at the various daily diet threads xx

Yehh different recipes and sauces to blend foods up. Gravy is boring haha xx

 

[mariew]

I would suggest more protein rich rather than carby foods at this early stage, nutrition is mega important now. Maybe make a nice lentil curry for the flavour? Nice soft texture, loads of flavour and protein! Add some skim milk powder to it?

 

[Time to get a grip]

I'm almost a year post op and still can't manage pasta or rice. I have occasionally had a spoonful or two of my husband's noodles when we eat Chinese but it doesn't really agree with me. I haven't tried canned spaghetti. To be honest I am low carbing so all that stuff is just too high carbs for me anyway, even if I could eat it.

I'm kind of addicted right now to a vegetable "alternative" to pasta; spaghetti squash. It's a squash, like butternut squash, only when you cook it (I bake it in the oven) and scrape out the seeds, you can then scrape a fork along the flesh lengthways and it separates into spaghetti-like strands. Low carb, low calorie (33 calories a cup cooked compared to 221 for real spaghetti) and I love it with low fat grated cheese and ketchup on.

Now that sounds yummy... Where do you buy your Spaghetti Squash from please Ruthiep ??

Can feel a Lady and the Tramp themed evening coming on :candledinner: (sorry lovely Hubbie not saying you're a tramp honest )

 

[farquar]

I would suggest more protein rich rather than carby foods at this early stage, nutrition is mega important now. Maybe make a nice lentil curry for the flavour? Nice soft texture, loads of flavour and protein! Add some skim milk powder to it?

Yehh didnt look at it this way but changed today. Had more meat n veg then carbs. Id rather keep my hair etc i think its the way forward. Altho i do enjoy a bit of mash never been a fan of lentils. Maybe if i blend them. Hmmm good ideas xx

 

[Ruthiep]

Now that sounds yummy... Where do you buy your Spaghetti Squash from please Ruthiep ??

Can feel a Lady and the Tramp themed evening coming on :candledinner: (sorry lovely Hubbie not saying you're a tramp honest )

I must confess that I buy it online from a Cambridgeshire farmer! Waitrose is meant to stock it but I have only ever found it there on one occasion so after that, I googled it. If you want to get some you'll have to get in quickly; the season is almost at an end. The farmers in Cambridgeshire sell them in boxes of about ten squash; sorry you can't just buy one to try out. I have been buying multiple boxes and storing them in an outhouse; they do keep very well. www.holmselect.co.uk should take you there.