Do people eat popcorn after gastric bypass?
I am only a month out from surgery, but am just wondering, if I get in enough protein and fluids during the day, is popcorn ok? Of course it would be no salt and no butter. I was just wondering. I understand I don't want to waste pouch space and get enough protein in. Of course at this point I am still only tolerating soft foods and protein shakes/puddings.
Thanks for any input.
Karen
Thanks for any input.
Karen
HW 267/SW 243/CW 177/ GW160
Well, some people do. I eat popcorn. I put butter and salt on mine, though.
I was not supposed to eat it at one month post op,though. I was still on soft foods then.
I was not supposed to eat it at one month post op,though. I was still on soft foods then.
Kelly
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please be really careful - the kernel are very hard to digest and I was told to wait a year plus you need concentrate on protein - you shouldnt' be eating starches at 3 1/2 weeks, I was still on pureeds, never mind junk food - it can also swell up and clog your stoma that early up it is still swollen and healing - that could also get stuck in your suture line and you could end up back in surgery
I waited a very long time before I attempted popcorn. It swells. You need to check your plan to see when, and if, you can have it. It swells, and you don't want to eat some that then causes an issue for you because you are too early at this point. Check your plan, and if it is not listed, ask your NUT or bariatric nurse.
I eat popcorn (with butter and salt...microwave) everyday..it's my treat! I didn't start eating it until 9 months out or so though. I probably could have eaten it sooner, but I didn't. I wouldn't try it at your stage though, definitely act your surgeon.
HW 270 SW 251 1st GW 170 CW 143 2nd GW 150
1st GOAL REACHED 170 5/23/2011 2nd GOAL REACHED 150 8/8/2011 Good Advice! Thanks everyone! I was just thinking ahead to next winter and the holidays...would be nice to have just a handful or so of plain popcorn when I am around others and want to munch. I do understand snacking and grazing is a no-no, but I do think realistically there are times that it should be ok, especially if it isn't very often at all! 
HW 267/SW 243/CW 177/ GW160
I don't think snacking is a no-no as long as it fits into your plan. I eat about six times a day, so one of those times I could have popcorn if I wanted, as long as I made sure I got enough protein the rest of the day.
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
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