Question:
Is lobster good to have after surgery?

If so how long after surgery till it can be eaten again?    — m b G. (posted on September 17, 2002)

September 16, 2002
I had a bowl of lobster bisque (well, 1/3 of a bowl!) at about 8 weeks post op when my husband and I went out to dinner for our anniversary. It lasted me 3 meals, and had some pretty good chinks of lobster meat in it. It was delicious, and I had no problems at all with it!
   — MaryBeth R.

September 16, 2002
crab and shrimp were some of the first things that I tolerated well. I am not a lobster eater (from Maryland...Not Maine!!!), but it is in the same basic category. Just try and skip the butter...that makes me sick. AND, it is wonderful protein, low fat, good cholesterol.
   — Vicki L.

September 16, 2002
Since I live in Maine, it's a pretty good thing that I'm able to tolerate lobster, but it did take a while. I couldn't tolerate seafood until about 8 months post-op. I think it was the chewy texture that was causing me problems.
   — Terissa R.

September 17, 2002
Yes, lobster is the best!! So is king crab and crab cakes and shrimp..yum..at about 2 months out, I was ordering cooked lobster from my local grocery store seafood counter and having a great time...lobster salad is also very good (lobster,mayo, celery, onion...)
   — Cindy R.

September 17, 2002
Oh heavens stop! It all sounds soooo good.
   — Karen R.

September 17, 2002
hi there! i think lobster is just fine. i love shrimp and crab. i eat the shrimp probably the most because out of the 3 it has the most protein and the least carbs! happy losing!
   — carrie M.