Yes, I know there's a popcorn thread, but I have a new twist on this theme.

At 6 weeks post-surgery, what are your opinions on eating popcorn? I e-mailed my nutritionist, but I'm not sure if I'll hear back from her by tomorrow or not. I'd like to go to a movie this weekend and it is a prerequisite to order popcorn at movies. If I can't have popcorn, I'm not going! haha Have any of your doctors advised you on this oh so important food item?

Linda

Hey Linda,

There was nothing mentioned about popcorn in my post-op package but there was another thread I read discussing this. As I recall most people were allowed to eat popcorn and had no problem with it.

The link is: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f9/popcorn-22759/

Well, I was surprised when I got a reply so quick from my nutritionist. Here's what she said. I'm not sure what she meant by fibre content though.

You are not going to like my answer. I would prefer that you didn't do the popcorn until you reach the point in your diet where you are eating regular foods again. By my calculation this should be mid January for you. IF you do eat popcorn in the future, be sure it is free of any butter, AND you should not be able to eat more than just a few kernals - a half of a handful at most -due to the size of your pouch. Popcorn is VERY treacherous territory due to Fiber content and could be a slipper slope towards bad habits (chips, fries)

Just remember whatever got your here (lapband) - will not get you there (a healthier, fit physique). Discipline is remembering what you want and the band is only a TOOL to help you remember.

I think your nutritionist makes a good point about habits. :Banane20: I've never really been into popcorn anyway, but I think situational eating is something that at least I MUST break away from if I am to be successful.

What she may have meant about fiber is the rough texture of the popcorn...I don't know. That's the only thing I can think of. I remember my nutritionist telling me to be careful with fibrous veggies like brocolli - One of the only veggies I can stand.

I went, didn't have popcorn, I lived. Barely.