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Im going to be going on a field trip with my school tomorrow and for the rest of the week and I was wondering if I would be able to eat a grilled chicken snack wrap without the wrap part and just eat the chicken, cheese, and lettuce? Help I want to call my nutritionist but I dont like calling the office cause they dont call back untill 5pm. Let me know what you guys think! Thanks in advance

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If I were you I ould go to the McDonalds website and look at the nutritional guides for your possible choices. And then I suspect I would brown bag it. YMMV

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Do they still have salads there too? I am not sure if you can have it or not but I had to see if your question was about having a Big Mac at 7 weeks which would be what I want to dream about right now...lol. Of course I know the answer to the Big Mac but one can dream......

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Do they still have salads there too? I am not sure if you can have it or not but I had to see if your question was about having a Big Mac at 7 weeks which would be what I want to dream about right now...lol. Of course I know the answer to the Big Mac but one can dream......

no its not about a big mac its about eating a grilled chicken snack wrap.

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If those things are allowed by your surgeon at this point, I would say it's fine- I just wouldn't make it a habit. Have fun on your field trip!

-Kendra

I have to add that there is a video on youtube of this guy who is like 5 days out from his surgery and he's eating a McD's southern fried chicken sandwich and french fries. Granted, he didn't eat much of it, but how stupid is that?

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I had meetings just 4 weeks post-op & they supplied chicken wraps....that's exactly what I did...opened it & ate the meat & cheese! May not be ideal...but We have to be able to adjust to everyday situations! Good luck!

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You should be fine eating the chicken and cheese. The tortilla and lettuce might cause you real grief. I'm not a super strict carb counter but you might be. If you're not, the yogurt parfait might be a nice carb splurge, and the oatmeal would be good for a nice Fiber boost (you're likely not getting much at seven weeks out).

Salads are hard for many people. I still cannot eat iceberg and I'm more than two years out. I can eat other greens but I'm not sure they offer those options at McD's.

Online menus are your friend. There is a balance to be learned as far as eating well but living a normal life is also important. Find the middle ground and do what works for you.

~Cheri

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no its not about a big mac its about eating a grilled chicken snack wrap.

I know, I was not being serious just putting humor into my own bad thoughts. Sorry I could not answer your question but I did want to know if anyone does have the answer to it since one day I will be 7 weeks post op.

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I was cleared for all foods by 7 weeks, so if you are, I think the wrap and skipping the wrap is an excellent plan.

I agree that fast food is not ideal, but life is real and sometimes that is what is available. Heck, I have even had the plain meat patty from McD once or twice - beats the heck out of alot of other choices. I have so far successfully navigated this journey by making the healthiest choice possible at the time and throwing in a few splurges here and there (but I NEVER go big on quantity) and that has worked really well for me.

I also choose salads, but just be sure there is enough meat on it. If you aren't already eating salads at home, I personally wouldn't experiment on a field trip....

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I don't know how far you are but I am 4 months and I have had both. For the grilled wrap I took small bites and chewed very well. The salad wasn't bad to tolerate either. Just eat slowly and chew well.

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You can order the grilled chicken snap wrap without the wrap, cheese, and lettuce. I've done this with grilled chicken sandwiches. I don't see why it would be "unhealthy" as it's just chicken breast. In a pinch, I've ordered a plain fish filet sandwich at Culver's - without the bun, cheese, lettuce, etc. Then I take off the breading. Too bad McDonald's doesn't have chili. Oh! And they have the yogurt parfait too! That would be a good choice (without the granola). And apple slices. :)

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I agree that you should be fine with the wrap. Just eat the meat if you don't want the carbs. They'll also sell you just a piece if grilled chicken plain if you ask. Everything can be modified. Have a great time on the field trip!

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I have to add that there is a video on youtube of this guy who is like 5 days out from his surgery and he's eating a McD's southern fried chicken sandwich and french fries. Granted, he didn't eat much of it, but how stupid is that?

What an idiot! How bad am I that I want to see ths video, though. How do I find it?

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What an idiot! How bad am I that I want to see ths video, though. How do I find it?

I can't remember, but I was searching for post-op videos- let me see if I can find it and I will post the link. He had his surgery OUTPATIENT (crazy) and was "reporting" from his RV that he was staying in post-op. People were commenting that it was ridiculous, and he was defending it. LOL

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