Movie time

[LSF 264]

I'm not against a little movie theater popcorn but not this soon out. Seems like a really bad idea.

I agree. It's still too soon.

[Miss Mac 6,262]

At 16 months out, I still have not tried popcorn. I am afraid the hulls will get stuck along the way. Also, carbs are not my friend, I am sure that even if I could tolerate popcorn, it would have power over me. When I over-do anything, Miss Tummy punishes me for at least four hours, and she is the boss of me.

[Stephanie Stroup McIntosh 157]

I am a movie popcorn addict. Thats the main reason I go to the movies. You are just to early in the process to eat popcorn. It is something that is hard to digest and you just aren't ready for that yet. If you are looking for salty foods try some low-fat Soups or mix unflavored Protein powder into foods that are on your approved list.

You just don't want to hurt yourself or delay the process. It will get better and you will be able to have popcorn again. but not for a few months.

Stay strong

[faav 26]

well today i went to the movies what i get was a chai frappe,my stomach work really good with the ice.

[Veronica Page 488]

well glad you didn't eat the popcorn but the frappe isn't good either loaded with sugar. I read a story on here that hit home for my food addiction. You will no matter what lose the weight at first but if you don't change your eating habits and learn to eat right from the get go you will gain it back. So I hope you do whats best for you and good luck in your journey. It is a hard road to go but if you just do it right it is worth it!

[LSF 264]

Atkins makes a candy coated candy that are like peanut m&ms and a chocolate covered peanuts. They would be great to take to the movies. I haven't been yet since my surgery , if I go , I think I would rather sneak in a 100 calorie pop bag than waste money on popcorn that I might have trouble eating.

[Alex Brecher 10,513]

Sounds risky! Ask your surgeon to be sure. That’s the safest.

You’ve worked so hard to get where you are now. The last thing you need to get some popcorn stuck among the stitches in your sleeve and cause it to split open. You could even get popcorn stuck in your throat (just like a non-WLS patient) and cough really hard – no big deal before surgery, but now before you’re fully healed, it could lead to needing more surgery if you cough so hard you split the sleeve.

It's hard to appreciate how smoothly your post-op recovery is going until you have a setback...and then you wish you could go back in time! Good luck.