neeve 12 Posted May 19, 2012 I Am three weeks post op can I do popcorn at the movies without the extra butter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MeMeMEEE 206 Posted May 19, 2012 I probably wouldn't. My book says 9 weeks for things such as nuts and higher Fiber foods. I was probably 7 months out when I first had it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaliKat 153 Posted May 19, 2012 Its hard not to- but dont do it. My NUT says its super dangerous to eat popcorn the first 6 months (gets stuck) and its a slider food with no real nutritional value to you at this point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simplyQuel 10 Posted May 19, 2012 I wouldnt eat it either I am a little over 3 weeks out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indymom 132 Posted May 19, 2012 It's definitely a slider food! 3 weeks out is way too soon, most people are still just eating mushies/purees at that point. Think about how hard those hulls would be on your newly-healing staple line. I didn't have popcorn until close to 6 months after surgery, and even now it's a very rare treat because it is one of the true sliders for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MinaT 669 Posted May 19, 2012 I will have 1-1/2-2 weeks of Clear Liquids and then third week through 5 or 6 it will be Full liquids then pureed, Soft, etc. I was told expect close to 2 months before eating actual solid foods. I would imagine popcorn kernels and hulls would be extremely hard on the belly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thebionicbroad 127 Posted May 19, 2012 Lord have mercy, no. The next time you cut or scrape yourself, grind some popped popcorn into the wound. Now, just imagine a staple line with stomach acid. Ummm, yummy. 2 hope2Bfitand40 and MinaT reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hope2Bfitand40 37 Posted May 19, 2012 Just in case you need one more "no" vote, I'm in. Don't eat the popcorn.< /p> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Afro_Cyster 74 Posted May 20, 2012 I concur with the others. My concern would be the kernels. You know how they get in your teeth, imagine it getting in your wound. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pparks3215 9 Posted May 20, 2012 Umm I don't think that's on plan at 3 weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neeve 12 Posted May 20, 2012 thank you all I appreciate the responses, I will NOT eat popcorn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites