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My Dr or Nutritionist told me not to eat bread (I can't remember how long) for a good while after surgery because of possible "balling" issues. My question is would really toasted toast be ok? I am almost 4 weeks out.

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I am not sure, but here is my thinking. bread at almost 4 weeks out was NOT on my plan. Therefore I wouldn't eat it.

In my opinion you are not far enough out yet...sorry if that wasn't the answer you were looking for!

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I really wouldn't eat bread at 4 weeks since there is no Protein value to it. However, I have had a few saltines with my tuna to help satisfy my bread craving.

And they do sit heavy on my stomach. Again, not on the meal plan, but I compromised with unleavened bread (not risen with yeast) to minimize the "balling" effect. I have also had a bite of pita with my hummus and did okay with that. But I do this sparsely due to the nutritional value. At 4 weeks out, you should be going into the solids soon. I would just concentrate on getting that protein in through food. Protein first, veggies second, carbs last.

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I am not sure, but here is my thinking. bread at almost 4 weeks out was NOT on my plan. Therefore I wouldn't eat it.

In my opinion you are not far enough out yet...sorry if that wasn't the answer you were looking for!

Well see that's kind of my thing. The nutritionist at the required "class" talked a little about breads but never quite (that I remember) said why it's not so good. Is it the carbs? The doc said I could start experimenting with diff foods and such. So I thought I'd ask :)

And it really has nothing to do with wanting to hear. I can honestly take or leave breads. Just sounded kind of good this morning for a change.

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