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

Thanks....

I did well w/ shrimp and eat LOTS of seafood. I especially like shrimp and I've eaten scallops and oysters! YUM

had a whole bunch over christmas... :doh:which made me realize i need a fill!!! ahhhh.:ponder:... going for a fill in 1wk

but shrimp go down fine for me:nervous:

I pretty much avoid shrimp. For some reason, it just does not go down well. However, we made Crockpot Gumbo for New Years and I added raw shrimp the last 45 minutes of cooking. That was the best tasting shrimp I've had since being banded. It was so tender that had it been on a bone it would have fallen off.:biggrin2:

i had about 8 good size shrimp last night...in garlic butter and parmesan cheese

My surgeon told me that any shellfish was actually the ideal source of protien, so he said to eat all the shellfish I want if I'm not allergic to it. Beleive me, he got NO arguement from me. So I eat lobster, shrimp, scallops, oysters, etc. I love fish too, and live on the coast, so I'm a happy camper. I don't have any problem with any of them. The only protien I seem to have alittle problem with is pork chops. they are kind of dry.

what a relief! So far...many more people can still enjoy shrimp than those who can't! I would hate to have to give up shrimp.

what a relief! So far...many more people can still enjoy shrimp than those who can't! I would hate to have to give up shrimp.

You and me both! :blushing:

NOTE: I live on the coast so I eat it all the time..... One thing that people do that makes it difficult to eat is OVERCOOK it. Overcooked shrimp gets rubbery and tough. Freezing it also makes it a little tough. Try to get FRESH shrimp, and only cook it for 3 minutes or so. (depending on the size). I eat is all the time and have no problems. I eat more seafood than anything else.

YES, Eat Shrimp. I am about 6 months out from surgery and the food consistency I can eat will vary due to a # of factors(i,e, Recent fill).IMO the consistency of the shrimp is probably the best indicator of tolerance. I have and have not tolerated shrimp (And I love it)depending on the consistency . For me, right now, a more thoroughly cooked/ diced shrimp is safer to eat.

Try it slowly your first time out to see how you do. I thought I was doing find the first time, but an hour later it kicked in. Sometimes the "stuck" feeling can be delayed. It can be tricky to chew it well, so tiny bites are best.

I LOVE COCONUT SHRIMP!!!! ha ha ha ha