I read somewhere (here on the board) that after surgey we should not eat shrimp. Does anyone know about this?? Why no shrimp??

Thanks....

Hey Wendy - Shrimp is fine, and I eat it several times a week. Some may have to chew an awful lot and not be able to get it down...but I have no problem and it's a good source of protein.

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Shrimp is really good for you. Go for it!

Everybody is different and can tolerate different foods. You just have to chew, chew, chew and see which foods you can tolerate.

I eat shrimp all the time.

If I eat shrimp, my stomache would rip apart. My throat closes and would hold the shrimp in, I would then try to vomit, but with the band, it wouldnt pass. It would be so violent, it would mess with my suchers.

Did I mention that I'm allergic to shrimp?

Huh. I've had shrimp and lobster since getting banded. :eek:

How could I live without shrimp? :eek: Shrimp (not breaded) is a real good source of protein and as long as you can tolerate it, you can have it.

Some people have a big problem chewing shrimp small enough so it doesn't get stuck, and they have to avoid it. I have seen it mentioned as a "potential problem food" many times. But there's not a ban on it, you should just be cautious the first time you try it. There are several foods like that. What gets stuck for one person goes down just fine for someone else, so you just have to try it and see.

I read somewhere (here on the board) that after surgey we should not eat shrimp. Does anyone know about this?? Why no shrimp??

Thanks....:eek:

Heh.. cheeky

That's quite the visual.. so yah, no shrimp for Justin folks!

If I eat shrimp, my stomache would rip apart. My throat closes and would hold the shrimp in, I would then try to vomit, but with the band, it wouldnt pass. It would be so violent, it would mess with my suchers.

Did I mention that I'm allergic to shrimp?

I had shrimp today..

TMI ahead? When I was first banded I tried just chewing well... I took a piece of "chewed shrimp" out of my mouth.. it was "strung together".. but well chewed. I do make sure that I not only chew well, but separate the tiny pieces (with my tongue) from the "stringy" fibers that tends to keep them "attached". Good luck.

Shrimp was one of the first foods I ate after the liquid stage. No problems and OMG did it taste good!!!

Never have had a problem with shrimp in any way shape or form. Love it and eat it often.

I love shrimp! Fried shrimp, boiled shrimp,shrimp kabob, cajun shrimp, ( Bubba on Forrest Gump), just kidding but I do love shrimp and have no problem with it.

i love shrimp, too and have started buying small bags for about $5, and make shrimp scampi all the time

Whew! This thread title scared me. No shrimp for life might have been a deal-breaker (I haven't been banded yet.) :smile: