Popcorn?

[Aribay1 198]

I'm a 5 weeks post op I know i probably can't have it now but it's my weakness and with christmas I loooove the tins where you get 3 flavors so maybe if I buy one I can eat it....... when? Lol

[Miss Mac 6,262]

popcorn is on my "not easily tolerated" list.

[NavyMom2006 119]

Depends on your doc. I'm ok with it now, 2 months and a couple of weeks since surgery. There's also Pirates Booty at Trader Joes and Target - puffed corn, no kernels. I'm finding my intolerance for scrambled eggs is starting up with hard boiled as well. Bummer!

[Aribay1 198]

So Is it a no no because it's usualy not tolerated?

Also I've had no issues with much so hopefully I'll be okay! Haha

[joatsaint 2,814]

I didn't eat any for at least 6 months, only because I was sticking to an 800 calorie diet and didn't want to eat any empty calories. I think I was allowed popcorn after 30 days, my biggest concern was the hard slivers getting stuck in my staple line.

[Aribay1 198]

Yeah that's why I didn't want to eat it because of the staple part but shouldn't it be. Loss by now like not many staples would be not as exposed if that makes sense

[Kindle 8,667]

I was told no seeds or nuts for 3 months. this included popcorn because of the kernel part. And it was because of the healing staple line/potential leak thing, not because of the calorie/intolerance thing.

I've had popcorn many times after 3 months. Smart food cheese popcorn is my fav.

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[wannaBthinsoon 1,634]

Hmmm...what did your surgeon or Nutritionist say when you asked them if you should be eating popcorn? They would be the first two people I would ask, not the BP forums. No offense forum folks.

[Aribay1 198]

Hmmm...what did your surgeon or Nutritionist say when you asked them if you should be eating popcorn? They would be the first two people I would ask, not the BP forums. No offense forum folks.

No offense takin! I have another appointment monday so it's not like I'm going to eat it right now. I like to see what everyone had to say on the subject because I know people who do the stages on their own pace. So idk. Every doctor is different. I have a list of questions to ask already lol!

[wannaBthinsoon 1,634]

Well, you take care of that new tender tummy, and talk to your Dr. All the best to you!

[Elode 8,093]

Roasted chickpeas would be better! And you can season them however you please. There are recipes online.

[Aribay1 198]

Roasted chickpeas would be better! And you can season them however you please. There are recipes online.

I tried. But it's not the same.

[kimpossible67 608]

Isn't that what they make hummus from, chickpeas? Kill me now. Gross lol.

[fuzzymonkey 38]

popcorn, I'd wait till 4 months postoperative. Due to the stable line etc. try a few kernels at 4 months and see how you react. I tried that popcorn stuff from a tin last week... Yuck, can't believe I loved it at one time. PS: avoid the Carmel corn tho, too much sugar. Someone mentioned eggs: 7 months out, I still can't do eggs, only can do hard boiled.

[lily0327 7]

I just recently came across a low carb popcorn substitute... Unsweetened coconut slivers. Google coconut popcorn and you should find a recipe. I've never actually tried it and have to admit I'm not sure how close it can really be, but there were a lot of rave reviews about it