Will I ever be able to enjoy Pho again?

[Aloo77 1]

Hello! Lately I’ve been having insane cravings for pho and ramen. I recently ordered a Protein noodle ramen and was wondering about pho or alternatives to it. Any suggestions?

[Spinoza 1,523]

OK, are you post op? If so, how long? If you can give us some info or (preferably) fill in some stats on your profile then we will spring into action! Loads of advice awaits you, LOL.

[Aloo77 1]

1 hour ago, Spinoza said:

OK, are you post op? If so, how long? If you can give us some info or (preferably) fill in some stats on your profile then we will spring into action! Loads of advice awaits you, LOL.

I am only 2 weeks out but I wanna get some ideas for when I am able to eat them. My doc has already allowed me to eat soft foods such as lunch meats as I am able to tolerate them really well so I’m just getting more ideas for the future. Also how do you edit the stats? I keep trying and I cannot figure it out. It says in my bio when my surgery was and what surgery but that’s all I can figure out how to edit.

Edited April 5, 2024 by Aloo77

[catwoman7 11,283]

I can eat pho - although I'm nine years out. You should be able to at some point, but not for a while (I was about six months out when all food restrictions were lifted). A lot of people have issues with noodles, though - they can sit in your stomach like a brick. I do eat them, but not like I used to. A half cup or so is usually OK, though.

[Arabesque 7,601]

If you strain all the meat, noodles & vegetables out of it you can have the broth now. A friend ate lots of wonton noodle Soup in the liquid stage post surgery - well she drank the broth & her husband ate the wontons & noodles LOL! Just make sure you strain it very well. In time you can have the meat & vegetables but still no noodles. (The noodles are way too filling to your smaller tummy, have very few nutrients & are a simple but more highly processed carb.) Once in maintenance you may be able to enjoy the noodles too on occasions but it will depend on whether your tummy tolerates the heaviness of the noodles.

But check with your team first & be aware you may find it crazy salty because your taste buds can become very sensitive to certain flavours like salt & sugar.

Congrats on your surgery.

Edited April 5, 2024 by Arabesque

[kristieshannon 1,682]

Pho broth saved me in those first few weeks post op! My local place was happy to sell me a container of broth only. It was a nice change from the powdered broths and Protein Drinks. I’m almost 5 years PO now and have pho from time to time, mostly just the broth, meat, and veggies with a couple bites of noodles at the end of my meal if I still have any room.

[summerseeker 2,398]

I had the Pho broth from week one, I made it myself so it was not too salty or chilli hot. It was so good I could have bathed in it. At 2 years + now, I can manage a couple of spoons of noodles at the end of the meal. I don't crave mountains of noodles now, I am used to just a few for the mouth feel.