Question:
I want to know if I can have some plain popcorn as a snack?

I am 6 months post-op RNY gastric bypass.    — ChristineSandraSmith (posted on December 26, 2009)

December 26, 2009
My Nut said it was okay, just chew chew chew. I can have a small amt.
   — Nurseducky

December 26, 2009
And MY dietician says NO. She says to stay away from ALL white carbs - white rice, white potatoes, white bread, white pasta, and popcorn. She says they are all "empty" calories which contain no protein. And since protein is what we're supposed to be eating, she would rather we have some fat free cottage cheese with a little dry Hidden Valley Ranch dressing stirred in for flavor, or some sugar-free jam (I use Polaner Sugar-Free Strawberry Preserves with Fiber and hit two birds with one stone). She also recommends Weight Watchers string cheese, or beef jerkey (or turkey jerkey) as snacks. And she says if we absolutely MUST have rice or bread or pasta, that we need to make sure we get whole grain stuff, nothing made with white flour. And if we have to have a potato, to have a small serving of yam or sweet potato.
   — Erica Alikchihoo

December 26, 2009
at my clinic ther eis no snacking until you reach goal..actually no snacking ever. thats paramount to grazing and thats over eating. drink when you think you are hungry and you'll be surprized at how full you feel . Drink soup broth it feels like food but is a liquid. Best of luck to you! Hugs n God Bless, kim
   — gpcmist

December 26, 2009
Don't know if you have ever heard of Connie Stapleton, Ph.D but she is a speaker for OH conferences. Her thing is "If it's white, don't bite except cottage cheese and eggs" and "if it's sweet don't eat." You can find her on youtube - she has her talk that she gave at the conference. Very informative. I personally don't eat popcorn because it messes up my stomach.
   — Dawn A.

December 26, 2009
I had my surgery in Aug. 2008. I have popcorn almost every single day, with no problems at all. I had RNY so I did not eat popcorn until I was about 8 months out from surgery. I also only have this for a snack, after all my proteins are in of course. The best thing is to ask your nutritionist. I think it's a good source of fiber. Good luck in your journey.
   — katiecakes

December 27, 2009
My dietician has never mentioned popcorn. I have it occasionally and have had no problem. I do try to stay away from bad carbs, but popcorn has fiber so I don't put it in the category of white rice, white flour, sugar, etc. IMO.....if it's something you enjoy, have it in moderation.
   — JB1114

December 27, 2009
I guess there are different schools of thought on this. If you are getting in all your protein and making healthy choices I see nothing wrong with treating yourself to a favorite snack. With me, if I deprive myself of something I really want, it backfires on me. Everything in moderation. Never eating anything white again? Is this realistic for everyone? Some people can do it. Some may need to learn how to do it in moderation. I think it depends on the person, their past eating habits and their emotions associated with eating.
   — Alicia H.

December 27, 2009
I'm 20 months out from RNY and have popcorn on occasion with no problems. It's a good source of fiber for me, which I do not get enough of on a regular basis.
   — Richbehr