Pre-op still but wondering if any of my current practices will have a place in my life in the months following my RNY.

I drink Kombucha daily for the Probiotics. I homebrew. Will Kombucha have a place in my life post-op?

I include Chia seeds in my daily routine for the Omega 3 and Fiber. Will I be able to include Chia in my post-op life?

Kefir and fermented saurkraut - are they gone forever?

I know every body is different but I'm curious...

I would bring those questions to your NUT and see what they say. They would know best but be sure to take them a list of the nutritional content or a picture so they can make a decision

I'm about three weeks and I'm planning on starting a new batch of Sauerkraut this weekend so it's ready when I go to soft foods. I also saved old jars of kimchi so I could dip the brine in the meantime. There's a lot to suggest probiotics give a huge advantage postop. I was disappointed my surgeons office didn't pursue that. (Of course their handbook recommends margarine so....)