I know I am asking this question early but does anyone know when we are allowed to eat popcorn. It is so strange but that is the only thing I am craving and miss!

I think I started at 8 weeks. I also started popping my own after reading some suggestions from other people here. I really like it as a treat.

Popcorn is high in fiber. It's also a whole grain. It's also DELICIOUS!

You will also notice that in the beginning you won't have any cravings and many say that their preferences change. You may not ever crave popcorn again!

I was told about 3 months. You have to be careful because of the husks in the kernals. Eating it too early and they can get stuck in your sutures. I love popcorn and have continued eating it after surgery. You just have to enjoy in small quantities. It is a slider food, which means you can eat a lot of it (think of a wet piece of popcorn, how small and mushy it gets!). And like the above person mention, if you can pop your own, that is the best. Then you can control what is going on it.

You can also make faux popcorn out of cauliflower, Dr. Oz had a recipe for it. I chop it into popcorn sized pieces, lay it out on a baking sheet, bake at 420 for about 12-14 min, then I sprinkle white cheddar popcorn sprinkles (from Cost Plus world market), and its yummy. Of course for this one, you've got to make sure you're cleared for crunchy foods!

It is impossible to get anything caught in your staples or sutures because they are on the outside of the stomach not on the inside

Our stomaches do not produce the digestive enzymes needed to break down tough and fibrous materials during the beginning phases of healing. Even later it is always important to chew thoroughly to help your stomache digest the food and allow it to travel thru successfully. It is very possible to get food stuck within your sleeve and have to visit the ER to have it removed. If not caught early it will cause vomiting, pain and irritation. The staple line takes weeks to start healing and when it does it is not a smooth line. All of our stomaches will heal with a bit of scar tissue. Some more than others.

Always follow your drs plan unless you just like to gamble

Thanks everyone. I was just wondering when it would be safe.....I am not a risk taker at all so I will wait for about 2-3 months before I try popcorn!

Popcorn is and has always been my favorite snack. I started eating it when I was 2 month post-op. I do pop my own in my popcorn machine. I use a tablespoon of oil and 1/3 cup kernels. I do lightly salt. I don't feel bad using a little salt because I do not have high blood pressure and I rarely use salt on anything. I use it very sparingly when I cook. I have been making the popcorn once a week.