Question:
beans

1 month out can i eat pork and beans or is it to gassy. just thought it would be a good sourse of protein.    — pinky_711 (posted on January 10, 2009)

January 10, 2009
I don't think the gas would be a problem. But it is high in sugar if I remember correctly.
   — bridgadean

January 10, 2009
Well I did eat dried pinto beans (reconstituted, of course) as a source of protein until I discovered it was not a complete protein. To make it a complete protein I had to add in an ounce or two of cooked brown rice and that makes it just as good as hamburger, fish, etc. Marti in San Jose
   — Marti P.

January 10, 2009
Try eating less processed foods. Unless you made it from scratch yourself. Try lentils and brown rice for a while. Like many things; its somewhat trial and error after a while. Check with a nutritionist or your doc if you are unsure. Gas shouldn't be the problem though unless you try to consume too much. Good Luck and God Bless, vinnigirl, retired RN
   — vinnigirl

January 10, 2009
Beans are a great food post op...If you tend to get gas from beans, try Beano...Gotta take it BEFORE you eat beans or gassy foods though...It's a great gas preventer to have on hand anyway...As for Pork and beans...The gravy is molassas and sugars and NOT a good idea at all...Try refried beans or mashed beans like Hummus (chick peas) Or however you like them...besides in a sugary sauce!
   — .Anita R.

January 10, 2009
For me I still eat refried beans. I also take a Beno BEFORE I eat them. Some times I put a bit of salsa or such on them. Also a goos source of fiber.
   — chell1957

January 10, 2009
Shelly, check the can, I don't think pork and beans has a good source of protein. If you want beans though, when I first had surgery, I ate the taco bell's pinto's and cheese. It is a small portion, tasted good and had protein. A little taco sauce gave it a nice kick too. Pork and beans has a lot of sugar. It doesn't matter what I eat, gas is always an issue since surgery.
   — Patricia P