If any of you are having trouble getting your Protein or Fiber in please try adding Chia seeds to your smoothies or food. Great source of both protein and fiber. You can buy them anywhere. They don't have a taste at all.

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If any of you are having trouble getting your Protein or fiber in please try adding Chia seeds to your smoothies or food. Great source of both protein and fiber. You can buy them anywhere. They don't have a taste at all.

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I know chia seeds swell and get thick hen they meet liquid.

Have you had any problems eating them at early stages?

Nope, I am 2 weeks post and I had them for the first time yesterday..

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So, your doctor didn't explain the dangers of eating seeds and such to you?

I wasn't allowed seeds until I was 6 months out. They can get stuck in fresh staples and cause irritation or injury to your new pouch.

Edited June 4, 201610 yr by StefanieSparklePants

Chia seeds are also hydrophilic and will absorb like 10 times the water, so you're gonna want to up your water intake to accommodate these seeds, as this could easily constipate you if you're not taking in enough water.

No I was at the doctor yesterday and she said I couldn't have any type of nuts but chia seeds were fine.. She actually liked the idea. But I will certainly consider what you said thank you

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I was told no seeds or nuts. I go on the 15th for my post-op diet instructions and will ask about Chia seeds.

Chia seeds are very fine not like tomato seeds... Hemp seeds are another good source of Protein and tasty in yogurt.

"We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them"

Einstein

Edited June 4, 201610 yr by nyteacher125

I think they'd be great once you start on the regular (solid) food stage of the journey, but I would caution against them in the beginning. I was distinctly told no seeds of any kind, but everyone has different rules and such. My surgeon warned of us of some of the potential complications that can occur, some of which can require a second surgery to fix.

Keep in mind, the nerves in your stomach have been severed. Your stomach is quite swollen already from surgery. And you may not feel the real extent of pain or potential damage that's happening. This is why we slowly graduate to different food stages and why we have to be super diligent about measuring our foods. Moreover, people may not feel their sense of restriction or fullness until they are several months out. I didnt get mine until about month 3. You need to treat your pouch like a tiny baby while it is healing and stick to the plan. Also, nutritionists are well meaning, but are basically only given bare bones training on bariatric diets. Do not rely on them to be the know-all end-all. Proceed with caution.

Take care!

Edited June 5, 201610 yr by StefanieSparklePants

I'm well past surgery (10 months) and have been adding Chia seeds and ground flax to my daily Greek yogurt for the past 6 months. Nutritionally, both are great for you and I've had zero problems.