Has any one tried to eat popcorn.....went to the movies today and my wife asked if I could eat popcorn and I just did not know if I should try a little or not so I did'nt..

I would assume it would mush down but not sure on kernals????

has any one tried it??????

Unfortunately, I can eat the largest size bag of popcorn that the movie place sells. That is a heck of a lot of popcorn. Yes, it does mush up to nothing in your mouth.

You just have to make sure you chew it well, just like anything else. As long as you're far enough out from surgery that you don't have trouble with solid food, and have the go ahead from your doctor to eat solid food, how much pop corn you eat is entirely your decision.

I, too, can eat unlimited popcorn. I actually wish I couldn't because I love the stuff way too much!!!

Mimi

I, unfortunetly had the worst experience with popcorn. I popped two pieces in my mouth not thinking anything about it. I spent six hours throwing up spit. Nothing would go down. I ended up having to go to the doctor. He pulled out my fill and I immediately felt it go down and was fine. Needless to say I dont eat popcorn anymore.

You must have not chewed it well. If you chew it up, it turns into nothing in your mouth. I wish it didn't because movie popcorn is fattening as hell and I can't resist it.

I maintain a pretty tight band... popcorn is something i can eat WAY TOO MUCH of. If I wanted to, I could constantly gorge myself on: popcorn, cookies, ice cream, and cheetos.

I, unfortunetly had the worst experience with popcorn. I popped two pieces in my mouth not thinking anything about it. I spent six hours throwing up spit. Nothing would go down. I ended up having to go to the doctor. He pulled out my fill and I immediately felt it go down and was fine. Needless to say I dont eat popcorn anymore.

I know that had to be a horrible experience, kkermit. It goes to show we are all very different and it's important to try new things carefully, although I would have thought two pieces would have been safe to try.

I don't have any trouble with popcorn.

I can practically eat my weight in popcorn :laugh:!! Very well chewed of course! When I go to the movies I get the smallest bag, the junior I believe it is called. I also make sure that I eat one piece at a time. This helps me remember to chew well.

I agree with Kiz, I would just try a few pieces at first and see how that goes.

Good luck!

My doctor told me no popcorn..... I went probably a year without it and by then was doing so well with eating, I thought I would try it. A few times at the movies I nibbled on hubby's popcorn. I would put in one piece at at time and let it dissolve in my mouth. It forced me to eat it slow. I did just fine. Well, yesterday I made a bag of it at home. I ate it just fine. Ate the whole bag unfortunately, but about 20 minutes after I ate it I had the worst stomach pain. It was not "stuck" per se, and I didn't slime or PB. It just HURT. I thought maybe it had swelled up in my pouch or something. It hurt so bad I swore never to do it again. Now I know why my doc said no popcorn.

I have never had that problem. I have eaten huge bags of popcorn at the movies and never had any pain what so ever at any time afterward. I usually have a 120 calorie Protein drink for dinner that evening, trying to make up for the thousands of calories I consumed at the movies.

It would actually be good for me if it caused any kind of pain afterward. Then maybe I would be able to resist it when I go to the movies. I never buy it, but my friend

does, and the movie theater gives refills on the largest bag, so I am always in trouble because I can't sit there and smell it or watch her eat it.

Everyone is different with all foods. My clinic told me that popcorn is friendly food. I have no problems eating them but of course, chew chew well and enjoy it. :-) If it isnt suitable with you, then you know what foods you need to stay away from. I experiment with all foods to see if its ok or not. I only stay away from bread,rice and carbonated drinks.

The absolute best popcorn is "Smart Food" White Cheddar Popcorn. Each bag has 3 gr protein and 9 carbs. Terrific!!:laugh:

Oh that sounds good. Do you get that at a regular store . Does Walmart carry that? I love cheese popcorn!

Yeah I have to say that the Smartfood Cheddar Popcorn is amazing. I try and get the small "reduced fat" bags for the movies or I buy a bag and measure it out.

One Cup of reduced fat smartfood white cheddar popcorn has about 100 calories, 4g Protein, 5g fat, and 15g carbs. Not the most healthy thing but definitely a good alternative to movie theater popcorn.

Has anyone heard that the 100 calorie bags of popcorn are really more calories, and the 100 calories is unpopped or some such way they measure?

I was losing just fine until I added 100 calorie bags of popcorn. (I can eat it just fine).

I have the 100 calorie bags, and I can't always finish them.

I think they are correct in the calories? But I'm not sure...

But I do love popcorn :biggrin: It's been a great snack when needed!