Hey! I had sleeve surgery on 6/28. I'm doing awesome! Already back at work but I cannot stop thinking about macaroni salad! I know this sounds INSANE!! But could it hurt to have a few noodles?

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If you're still on liquids, then yes it could hurt. If you've progressed to soft foods, it may be okay depending what else is in there.

Though - be prepared for the can of worms you just opened by asking that question.

It could hurt you physically and it could derail your commitment to healthy, on-plan eating. IMO the latter is the bigger risk.

Yes it could hurt. Your stomach was cut and stapled. Don't you think that needs time to heal?

Your stomach actually massages the food to break it down. You dont want any solids in there. It could damage the incision. PLUS Pasta, should be on your no no list till you are at goal.

Please don't do that to your new stomach.

I read another user's doctor's advice on here a few weeks ago: if you're craving a food that's in front of you, SMELL IT. Take a few deep whiffs of it, remind yourself of the flavor and then put it down. Think of it as smelling flowers.

I've done that with fries and bread (mmm, yeasty) and it does the trick.

Please don't do that to your new stomach.

I read another user's doctor's advice on here a few weeks ago: if you're craving a food that's in front of you, SMELL IT. Take a few deep whiffs of it, remind yourself of the flavor and then put it down. Think of it as smelling flowers.

I've done that with fries and bread (mmm, yeasty) and it does the trick.

I agree with this one. I have found that things I used to love (like French fries) smell so much better than they taste now.

If you are on soft foods and feel you must have macaroni salad, make sure you are still getting in some Protein. I bet you will find it won't taste nearly good as you think it will though.