Ok so I am over a year out, & I have seen/not seen (turning a blind eye) that I can eat way more than when I first had surgery. Well I was watching my fav dr, Dr Oz, and he was raving about these things called Chia Seeds. He said they did wonderful things like fill you up and keep you full longer. They are filled with wonderful omega's, Protein, & Fiber. I was like hmmm really...

Well I went to my little health food store and purchased some. I tried them & I honestly feel like I just had my surgery (quanity wise). I can not eat much at all. I am talking like within weeks of surgery, when my tummy was swollen and 2-3 spoons of runny mashed potatoes filled me up. And I can not go back later and try eating more(grazing) as the chia seeds stick with you.

Ok is this stuff for real? I am in love so far. I have even started working back out again. If it is just all in my mind maybe it does not matter since it is getting me motivated and up and moving again, fighting the good fight, you know?

Are they hard seeds like flax? I'm gonna check these out... but again, how soon post op can we eat these? Do they soften up?

I have never tried Flax Seeds so I cant compare.

Now I am over a year out from surgery, in fact it will be 2 yrs for me in Dec. I cant say how far you should try, that's something I have no suggestions on. You should ask surgeon.

With the seeds I mix them in my yogurt or shake and let it sit so the seeds absorb the liquid. They expand to like 10x their original size. They are soft with a crunch in the center. I tell people it has the texture of tapioca pudding with the bubbles in it. However these seeds are tasteless, they pick up the taste of whatever food or drink you mix them with.

ANEWME@28 I bought some yesturday but the nutritious there told me that these do expand and could possibly stretch the stomach to give the sensation of being full. Today i am going to call my surgeon's office and ask them if by eating the chia seeds, can it stretch the sleeve? What do you think and what has been you experience? How about anyone else that's using this product? I am concerned about being able to get water in so that I can prevent dehydration. it's such a chore to stay hydrated.

ANEWME@28 I bought some yesturday but the nutritious there told me that these do expand and could possibly stretch the stomach to give the sensation of being full. Today i am going to call my surgeon's office and ask them if by eating the chia seeds, can it stretch the sleeve? What do you think and what has been you experience? How about anyone else that's using this product? I am concerned about being able to get water in so that I can prevent dehydration. it's such a chore to stay hydrated.

You mix them with and let them sit, that is when you eat them, after they have expanded. They don't expand anymore once they are in your tummy.

Im in love with them. I find they help me control my appetite. I get my fluids in with no problem, I don't mix it in my water just my shakes and yogurt.

Oh, I will try it right now, I'm going to have a shake, put some chia seeds in it, let it sit for a few minutes and drink it. Thanks.

So how many of these seeds do you add to your shakes or yogurt?

So how many of these seeds do you add to your shakes or yogurt?

I just follow the package directions, which is 1 tbs.

I getting mine today thanks

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I wonder if we can use these during pre-op diet? It would certainly help with hunger, just wonder if it would "expand" the tummy or liver....dumb question I know but I dont want to take any chances.

If we can....Im getting some today, cuz I am starving!!!!!!!!!!! (day 4)

Misty, I wish I would have known about these in the pre-opt stage. I was so hungry all the time. Blahhhhhhh! You are in the hardest part of your journey right now and it's well worth it.

Very interesting. Thanks for the tip. I will look into these.

Me too! I've got to try these!

I wonder if we can use these during pre-op diet? It would certainly help with hunger, just wonder if it would "expand" the tummy or liver....dumb question I know but I dont want to take any chances.

If we can....Im getting some today, cuz I am starving!!!!!!!!!!! (day 4)

I don't really have an answer for you except it could not hurt to talk with your Dr. I saw them in a segment on Dr. Oz, & he was talking to folks that found themselves munching all day. I thought I fit the bill so I tried them out. Love Love Love them.