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has anyone had chia seeds and or grounded flaxseed? I currently been adding chia seeds and flaxseed to my morning Breakfast Protein Shake and I like how the combination taste plus it is good for the body.

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Hemp seed are high in Protein too... I have them, I'm pre op... In reviewing my papers from the NUT, I see they will be allowed post op too... Hemp seeds are soft so easy to add to yogurt, have a nutty flavor similar to flax seed.

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I waited until three months to eat anything with hard bits. I have in my fridge a mix of flax seed , wheat germ, chia seeds, and crushed walnuts that I put in as many recipes as I can.

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Also chia and similar seeds swell and gel up when they meet liquid

I ate them a lot before surgery, but will wait till week 6+ post op to avoid problems

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I eat both regularly, usually in yogurt, they are a superfood!

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I'm on day 13 of the liquid diet pre-op & I just read on my surgery papers that says not to take flaxseed 5 days prior to surgery plus some other stuff and I've been adding flaxseed to most of the Protein Shakes I've been making lately (maybe 3-4 days now) and my gastric sleeve surgery is Tuesday... Should I be worried??! 😬

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has anyone had chia seeds and or grounded flaxseed? I currently been adding chia seeds and flaxseed to my morning Breakfast Protein Shake and I like how the combination taste plus it is good for the body.
Yes, I am a fan of both. I especially love to make chia pudding with my kefir or yogurt. Yummy.

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I used to often make chia seed pudding like @Tomo regularly but haven’t for a while now. Funny how you get out of the habit of making/eating something. I’d just use vanilla as a flavour & would add a spoonful of milk powder to the mix for extra Protein too ( it can make it extra sweet though).

I have a spoon of mixed seeds cooked in with my porridge every morning.

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Your plan should tell you when you can add seeds (& nuts) back into your diet (if it doesn’t ask for guidance). It usually is a couple of months after your surgery but plans do differ.

Seeds are a great complex carb & a source of fibre, Protein, & other nutrients. Are beneficial to your digestion. Sprinkle on salads & Cereal, use as a crumb crust on meats, throw some in your smoothie, make a nut & seed mix for a snack, etc.

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