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Originally Posted by 'thann
I had my surgery at Barix, and they have a manual all patients get called Gastric Bypass Surgery Guide to Good Health. I've read it through several times, and it says clearly that eventually I would be able to try any foods -- absolutely nothing was called out as "never, ever again." They did say that there are many foods that people simply cannot tolerate, but that varies from patient to patient.
They stress proper eating (quality and quantity of food), so they're not endorsing pigging out on Mallow Bars or a pound of bacon or whatever.
In the other thread I mentioned that the guide says that nuts are an excellent source of protein, and that carbonated beverages can be tried 6 months out. Also, chewing gum can be tried 6 months out. They do have the caveat that these things cause gas.
I will specifically ask the nutritionist about popcorn and coconut -- she's probably sick of my calls by now!
It's so interesting how doctors vary widely in what people can/can't have.
'thann
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Hey, 'Thann, my doc's office/seminar was the same as yours... we can try anything eventually, but we may find an intolerance for certain things. It's a test kind of thing, from what I understand. All of this 6 months or longer post-op, of course.
I guess that's why I am interested to hear the list and the reasons. Obstruction-wise, the doc said no gum ever again but I have ignored that and thus far haven't had an issue. I'm such a rebel! I've never been a gum swallower anyway.
It's very interesting to see the different things people have been told they should never eat again.