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Some docs say no, never. I have no problem with it. Ask your doc before you try though :)

HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 198

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I'm 2 weeks post op and I can eat smartfood white cheddar popcorn

Start weight 224, Surgery weight 205, Current weight 199

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I'm 2 weeks post op and I can eat smartfood white cheddar popcorn

Start weight 224' date=' Surgery weight 205, Current weight 199[/quote']

Popcorn is definitely NOT an approved food, especially in the early weeks following surgery. The kernels and/or the shell-like pieces that always get stuck in your teeth can get stuck in the staples of your pouch, requiring surgery. So we were told in the pre-op education class. I would avoid it until fully healed. Also, nutrition-wise, there is nothing in it we need. No Protein, little nutrients. We can eat so little it's important to make every bite count. :-)

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I have eaten it had no issues (only a handful)

but as with anything you try ask your Doctor first:)

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I was told popcorn and nuts have to wait till 6 months post op....:(

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My doctor didn't say anything about no popcorn. I've eaten it 2 times and did ok both times.

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when was your surgery?

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If your Dr allows it try popcorners, they are in the shape of tortilla chips but they are popcorn :)

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If your Dr allows it try popcorners' date=' they are in the shape of tortilla chips but they are popcorn :)[/quote']

I love those too they were the first things I tried..love them :)

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never heard of them, who makes them???

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never heard of them, who makes them???

Here is a picture, they have them in different flavors and are sooooo good

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oh, I just googled them and found them at my local supermarket....thanks!

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oh' date=' I just googled them and found them at my local supermarket....thanks![/quote']

Welcome :)

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