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YourFriendJess    34

YourFriendJess
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Is popcorn ever permitted post op?

I know that it's not the best decision, as far as nutrition goes, but was just curious at what point it could be eaten.

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BarnGirlWK    98

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I eat popcorn. Ate some last night. I'm five months out from VSG surgery. I ate it for the first time at about 2 1/2 months, I believe. Not a lot. I can't eat a lot (of anything). But I wanted some, made some, ate some.

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Mbstas    57

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I get the unbuttered small version at the movies and am able to just eat 1/3 of it.

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joatsaint    2,814

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I didn't try popcorn again until 6 months post-op. Up till then, I was eating so little that I couldn't justify the empty calories popcorn has. But I had no problem with it. I think the 1st time I ate it, I could only eat about 1/2 of a 100 calorie microwave pack. Now - 2 years later, however, I can eat a whole 100 cal pack, plus a little. :(

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blondebomb    580

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Im 6 months post an still no popcorn! its a carb an being a corn product I was afraid not only ttummy working harder to digest but its in my protocol not to eat it till I reach my goal weight..then eat some slowly an see how I do with it. so I have a while to wait!

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gowalking    10,790

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I was never told not to eat popcorn but I agree, you can eat more than you realize. I buy the 100 calorie packages so I know when to stop. I don't eat it often but once in a while, warm popcorn is a real treat.

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samuelsmom    670

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The first time I had popcorn was about 6 weeks post-op. I enjoy it for a snack with the 100 cal. bags; especially if I am watching a movie!

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Vanessa G    22

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I had an MGB and tried popcorn 6 months post op. I dont sit down with my own bag, but when the kids fix a bag of Kettle corn, I grab a handful. That's all I get. No problems so far.

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FitnFabfor2014    358

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I love popcorn!!!! I don't eat it every day, but Skinny Pop is my favorite!!!! My treat food.< /p>

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