Question:
Are "Yellow Corn Taco Shells" a big NO NO? I am 2 months out of RNY.
And I am trying to start to add some new things here and there. Thanks — twinsplusone (posted on November 25, 2008)
November 25, 2008
No sure what your instructions are but I was told no form of bread at all
so it would be a big no. The taco shell fills your pouch quickly not
allowing enough room for the protein. So have the taco filling with sour
cream and taco sauce. Eat with a fork. I serve it on avocado and tomato
like a salad.
— trible
November 25, 2008
All docs are different I was told to try anything, cause some foods have
some things in them we need, I am 4 months out -96 lbs RNY I have tried the
shells sometime ok other times not, usually can not finish 1. I eat it
with the protein and all the goodies to make sure it is not dry. Its up to
you I have tried it with no problems if your doc said no then? good luck.
Tammi
— Tammi Sandoval
November 25, 2008
Instead of the taco shells, you could try Baked Tostitos Scoops. They are
great! Baked not fried, and you can eat a few of them to scoop up the
goodies!
— dnoreenh
November 25, 2008
I also enjoy the scoops. I put rotissary chicken and cheese, pop them in
the oven until the cheese melts, then a dab of sour cream. I usually can
only eat 3 before I am full. Try it for something new. Tracy
— tracybutterfield
November 25, 2008
Im 3 months out and eat a few tortilla chips sometimes. Stay away from soft
tortilla though. Its like glue
Paula
— urbrat2
November 25, 2008
I had 2 chips 6 months after surgery. It did not go well. I got sick and
dumping is no fun. Stay away from them for a while. Your pouch needs time
to heal and your body will react different after any wls. Good luck.
— maria09elena
November 25, 2008
Corn tortillas are high in complex carbs which is better than being a
simple carb...Grains have important nutrients in them and I would NEVER
(and I am one who says never says never...LOL) give up nutrition just
because some surgeon wants good weight loss statistics. The best absorbed
vitamins come from the source...FOOD and a variety of food insures that
you are getting proper aminos and vits and minerals that are not found in
protein alone...
— .Anita R.
November 26, 2008
My instructions said no bread, pasta, rice or tortillas for at least 6
months. A corn taco shell is still a tortilla. So I would say NO!!!
— SharonZ
November 26, 2008
Carbs are the enemy and the addiction we have to them is the reason most of
us needed this surgery in the first place, because we couldn't say not to
them on our own. I say, just say not. I think your surgeon meant try
adding new proteins and veggies and see what you can tolerate.
Best of luck,
Dawn Vickers, RN, BLC, CLC
— DawnVic
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