I'm 7-1/2 weeks post-VGS. Doing ok, have had only one food disagree with me. I was wondering, will I ever be able to eat popcorn again?

Well I was at my stage that I could have nuts and berries with seeds so I figured it would be ok.

Pop corn is on my allowed list. I had it ONCE and knew not to eat the partly popped kernels. Bottom line? Everyone should Follow the prescribed diet they were given by their surgeon.

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Yeah I have followed my diet. Even made my wife follow hers.

Yeah I have followed my diet. Even made my wife follow hers.

You MADE her?

Thank you all for your comments. I havent had any popcorn yet and I think I'll wait awhile longer. But everything is not on the list and sample meals plans from our doctor, so there are things I question. Better to hear what others are experiencing. Again thanks All. I appreciate the comments

Thank you all for your comments. I havent had any popcorn yet and I think I'll wait awhile longer. But everything is not on the list and sample meals plans from our doctor, so there are things I question. Better to hear what others are experiencing. Again thanks All. I appreciate the comments

So really, your best bet is seriously to ask your doctor. His plan is the best plan for YOU.

About 14-16 weeks out I started eating popcorn. They have great 100 calorie bags I could buy at the vending machine for a snack, and they were a great way to keep from binging on more dangerous things while I adjusted to my post-sleeve dietary habits. Almost 18 months out now I still eat it pretty often, although I prefer microwave light pop versus some of the really saturated/cheese dust coated brands they sell at gas stations. Those things can have 400+ calories per bag!

I have been craving it like crazy. I can have it at 8 weeks. 2 more to go!

I'm two months post op and have no trouble with popcorn. Not the most nutrient dense food, but I love it and have it occasionally.

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I spoke with my surgeon and my nutritionist. As long as I'm hitting my protein goals and water goals they are fine with me having popcorn occasionally. I like to have some at the hockey games and at the movie theater. They just asked that I make my own and keep it low fat, low salt. I really can't eat more than a serving so...lol! The only thing I do is eat it carefully to make sure I don't get the shell or hard parts, I don't want my tummy to be upset. I'm at 8 weeks today!! just realised, yay!

Yeah! That's great.

I had popcorn at 3 months out, hey said I should have been fully healed and it would b ok. Before that, I was not supposed to eat it... I think the hulls wee too tough until fully healed. Same thing with alcohol.

How did you know that was on my mind, a nice glass of Mascato is winking at me. But I'm afraid to add anything right now.

Had my 6 week follow up today. My surgeon said I was ok to eat popcorn at 4 weeks. He said by then the stomach is healed enough for any food.