Popcorn

[Bigdogkc 53]

How soon after surgery has anyone tried eating popcorn? I am just over two weeks out and have been eating chicken and fish with no issues. Tomorrow night I have a free ticket to see Batman and there will also be free popcorn. I will eat before hand because I need to get my Protein in, but I was thinking about trying a few bites of popcorn too. Do you think that could hurt?

Thanks

[PdxMan 4,292]

Yes, I think it could hurt.

The hulls from popcorn could easily get stuck in your staple line, get infected and you could potentially have a leak. This is one of the reasons why strawberries are on the do not eat list for 3 months. You just want the staple line to be completely healed over before introducing something like this.

Does the risk outweigh the benefit?

[vinnyfan 23]

Is popcorn on your list of approved foods for 2 weeks post-op? I would stick to your doctor's list.

[jaymzee 79]

I was not cleared for popcorn until at least six weeks out. It could hurt you!

[Bigdogkc 53]

Dang it. You all brought up good points. I hadn't thought of the possibility of hurting myself. I will not risk it, no reason to take that chance.

Thank you for your input.

[msvickee 212]

Dang it. You all brought up good points. I hadn't thought of the possibility of hurting myself. I will not risk it' date=' no reason to take that chance.

Thank you for your input.[/quote']

I went to the movies at about 7 to 10 days out and took some Jell-o and my little plastic spoon! Trust me you will not want the popcorn. I was stuffed and satisfied.

[ImprovedDreamerGirl 2]

I just had surgery on Tuesday the 17th and I'm in the hospital bed. I feel hungry..I have only been fed ice and Water so far. Looking forward to some Jello.< /p>

[Back~To~Amy 307]

I am 6 weeks out and was told that I have no restrictions. Well, except carbonated beverages which are a no no for life At my appointment today I was told to eat very little of things that expand in your stomach. popcorn was one of the examples I was given that does that. Also, PDXman pointed out the most important thing. The hills could get caught in your staple line. That would be detrimental to your health.

[mylifeinpink 350]

I went to the movies at about 7 to 10 days out and took some Jell-o and my little plastic spoon! Trust me you will not want the popcorn. I was stuffed and satisfied.

That's exactly what I did too!

[Bigdogkc 53]

I am sitting here at the theatre and there is popcorn all around me. Thank goodness I ate some chicken before hand. I am too full to try it anyway, but this is torture. I think it will be good for me though. I need to get used to other people eating the crap I used to. Still hard though

[Kansas1965 54]

Dam I didn't know about the strawberries I had them in a smoothie I hope I'm ok ?

[msvickee 212]

Dam I didn't know about the strawberries I had them in a smoothie I hope I'm ok ?

I put 2 frozen strawberries in my strawberry Protein shake and blend it. I'm sure that does not cause danger because it's puréed

[lessofmeismore 1,405]

I've been eating strawberries in my yogurt. Hmmm. Yikes

[Shun 12]

Whoa! I didn't know about the strawberries either. I thought they were okay if they were blended well in a smoothie. I hope I am okay also!

[Kansas1965 54]

Good that's how I had it I had Surgery on jun the 25th