Question:
CORN Chowder okay to eat?

Hi I'm going to my favorite restaraunt tonite and they are famous for their corn chowder (Mimi's Cafe). I would love to order that and a small salad, has anyone had good or bad results eating corn chowder or at this restaraunt? I'm 7 weeks out today! Practicing eating out with a friend! Thanks    — Tabatha M. (posted on July 24, 2002)

July 24, 2002
Is corn chowder made with corn? I was told never to eat corn again because the stomach doesn't digest it well. I don't know if it is true, but I don't eat corn.
   — Sharon T.

July 24, 2002
I love corn chowder! I have been eating corn products, corn on the cob, popcorn etc since about 8 weeks and have had no problems with disgestion. Actually, corn is great to keep the system "regular". Just remember to chew!
   — Cindy R.

July 24, 2002
I'm just short of being 3 months post-op. I tried corn a few days ago for the first time and had no problem. Just chew carefully and remember that corn does have carbs!!!
   — Jennifer A.

July 24, 2002
Ohmigosh!! Corn Chowder is my absolute favorite!! I go to Mimi's all the time & that's what I order. I'm about 3 months out & I eat about 1/2 to 3/4 of the crock of soup...I think the salad will probably be too much with the corn chowder, but hey, you can always have leftovers!!
   — Binxalways

July 24, 2002
Corn, corn on the cob, popcorn, corn chowder, cornbread, etc. All is ok. I had open rny 4/4/00 -- no problems, ever.
   — Cindy H.

July 24, 2002
I've had no problems with Corn Chowder. I love it.
   — Danmark

July 24, 2002
Hi I'm the original poster and I just wanted to say thank you. I went out had a few spoonfuls of the corn chowder and it was yummy and then ate some turkey off a sandwhich, took rest home for lunch tomorrow! I soooo enjoyed myself and felt human again. Thanks for the responses!
   — Tabatha M.

July 25, 2002
Chowder is about the texture of mashed potatoes, only obviously more diluted with water. I have eaten clam chowder fine from about 12 weeks on, but I did have a bit of a problem with corn chowder earlier than that. Corn is kind of hard to digest.
   — Terissa R.

July 25, 2002
This past weekend, I made a Mexican casserole that my hubby loves and threw all of the ingredients in without thinking. Then of course, I ate it without thinking! Within an hour, I had horrible stomach pains and felt very nauseated and sick. I couldn't figure out what I had eaten to bother me so much and then remembered "corn" in the casserole. I am 8 weeks post-op and don't think I will try corn again any time soon. As far as you being able to tolerate eating it, everyone is individual. You may do great! I would say go for it, but be prepared just in case it does not agree with you!
   — Sue H.

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