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I had 4 saltines last night, I'm only two weeks out. Do you think I'll be ok?

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It's not recommended, but I am mostly sure it won't mess you up. Might make you uncomfortable. There are better alternatives that will assist in the healing process and not compromise your surgical seam.

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You will be fine. Try and keep your diet going in the right direction. Good luck, when you get a craving or hungry drink a Protein Shake.< /p>

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My surgeon permits crackers and pretzels at two weeks out. As long as you chew them to a paste they should not hurt you. But carbs like that often don't feel good and feel stuck. Maybe just one cracker to start the next time you want one. I am in sympathy with you. I REALLY wanted a cracker by two weeks out. I ate one and had no ill effects. I eat one with my cheese sometimes.

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Why at two weeks out would you even think of having 4 saltines, or one? This surgery is a big committment, don't do something that may harm your new tummy. I am sure that a leak is no fun.

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I am sure you will be fine, saltines turn to mush. At about 3 weeks I recall letting about 3 cheezits melt in my mouth. you are human! just keep to your guidelines as much as possible until you are healed.

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As always, listen to your surgeon ( had to say that). However, I am only 12 days post op and my surgeon has cleared me to have anything I can tolerate with the exception of salad which he said we will discuss at my next appt in a month. So, in my opinion, a few saltines aren't going to kill you.

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I am also allowed saltines 2 weeks out. Just take small bites and chew chew chew. I started out with two with my cheese, but four may have you feeling too full.

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Physically I'm sure you'll be fine. Mentally, ask yourself why you are already sabotaging your success and a healthy recovery. Why don't you believe you deserve either?

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