Hot Dogs, Kielbasa and Sausage

Hi, I am almost 4 weeks out and I am just thinking about the future! I was wondering if you longer post ops are able to eat Hot Dogs, Kielbasa or Sausage. I am just trying to figure out my own boundries. I am sure that it depends on the person but I was just wondering about your experiences. Thanks Sam

Hi Sam, I haven't tried any of them, but I think I remember reading somewhere that hotdogs were a no no.. Not sure. You may want to ask your nutritionist.. Good luck.. Kell

I haven't tried any either but my "friend" Ray who is 6 mo. post op eats most any of them. He is sick afterwards but he is willing to be sick to eat what he wants. Not me, I don't like to be sick so I do what I can to be good. There are a few things I cheat on but not many. Just not worth the trouble. Try it after 7 weeks but not 4 as your tummy is still healing and it doesn't need the trouble that FAT will give it. You could try the FAT FREE kind but only a tiny bite, like 1 tsp. Not really worth the trouble unless your family is eating them.

Hi Sam, I wouldn't even attempt to eat those things...too much fat and you will feel the effects ! Although, there is a terrific turkey breakfast sausage that is in the grocery stores, I haven't found it at Hannaford, but Shaw's has it. Works great for sausage, egg & cheese sandwiches . Cindy K.

Hi Samantha, It is good you are looking for protein ideas for the future but processed link type foods are not a healthy way to go. There are nice turkey kinds out there so shop around and try different kinds if you want. Personally I'd prefer a nice chicken breast over an smushy hot dog anyday, lol. Goodluck, Casey

Sam: Yuck--just reading your message made my little pouch react!!!!!! I also read that hot dogs are a no-no for life. I think you are much too early in the process to even consider eating these things--your stomach or pouch is still too sensitive. HOwever, Ron said it best, his friend tries these things and then throws up. Not worth it to me. Some of our favorite foods from the past are and will be foods to avoid in the future. You may be experiencing the first life style change attitude that the continued success of this process requries. To me, its been well worth it to "give up" certain foods. I'd rather call it trading poor eating choices for healthy eating choices rather than giving anything up. However, all this information from all the posts are really our opinions and experiences with some dietary facts involved (hot dogs), the bottom line, the choice is yours to make. Also, for me what has helped is taking one day at a time--and not worrying about what I can and cannot eat in the future--today is the only day that counts--not the summer barbacues or what I can and cannot eat. I find it keeps my life much simpler and easier to handle in terms of this process--but that's me. Today, I concern myself with getting enough protein, water, vitamins and exercise just for today--tomorrow will come in its own time. Hang in there--this is natural to be asking these type of questions--some of it for me has been letting go of the past. Jane