Mizzoupoodle Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 Tonight I was talking with my husband about the surgery I am having on July 25th...the BANDING!!!! He asked me what about popcorn??? He said can you ever have popcorn again?? I realized I don't know...after surgery after how long...6 months? or when? or never? He keeps saying...this might work but what about long term...can you live with it? What do you all think about lifestyle after your banding...are you remorseful over things? It doesn't seem like anyone is?? Thanks all!!!! Sylvia July 25, 2008 banding date!!!!! nervous, excited, did i say nervous??? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat2nrml Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 I just had popcorn last night with no problem. [i was banded 3-25, first fill 5-29] I chewed it really well and had about 1 and a half cups. Hope that helped! Darlene P.S. No regrets,... would do it again in a minute! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allcdngirl Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 I have had popcorn, not alot, but just enough to still enjoy it. Just take one at a time, and chew it really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim2BSlim Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 Popcorn actually goes down great for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynna Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 I have been afraid to try popcorn, and I really love it...so thanks guys! now I can try it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sdejong Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 My big fear is gum... I know that sounds silly but I am a chronic gum swallower.... I have never been able to break it, I chew it for like 5-10 min. and then I swallow it... I am so scared that I will forget not to have gum and it will get stuck... I plan on talking to Dr. O about this when I get banded on July 1... Oh my gosh less than a week.... woooooh..... Good to know that popcorn is ok... shy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamworthit Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 I am a gum swallower too. I decided I won't chew it for a while till I get used to the band. I am having my surgery on 07/01 too. Is it normal to be this nervous? I am starting to really get scared.. I made my mind up about this whole thing last October and have been working hard at it ever since (down 34 pounds as of today - YEAH!!). Now the old thoughts are starting to come back, 1. Is it worth it? 2. I have lost 34 pounds in 8 months maybe I can do this on my own? 3. Am I worth it? I have been fat my whole life, people like me this way? 4. Will I be able to succeed? 5. Why am I afraid to be healthy and a normal weight? Thanks for listening to me... I am just being a nervous nelly, I am sure.. It helps having this forum, that is for sure! T minus 6 days and counting...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julieburns Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 Dear I AM WORTH IT: YOu say it in your name but I will try and give response to your questions. I am new at this but this is what I say to myself. 1. Is it worth it? Yes 2. I have lost 34 pounds in 8 months maybe I can do this on my own? Maybe but have you ever lost as much as you need to before and kept it off? 3. Am I worth it? Absolutely Yes, Yes, Yes. I have been fat my whole life, people like me this way? If they are youre true friend they will love you and support youthrough this. No one who is negative is really your friend. 4. Will I be able to succeed? Yes, but you'll have to work at it. It's not a magic cure but it works if you work it!! 5. Why am I afraid to be healthy and a normal weight? Years of being overweight creates a person inside who is scared to come out. We all have had many many reasons to lose weight and gain it back and lose and gain etc. To succeed we must not be afraid to go deep into our own head and figure out why. It's different for each of us. If you don't figure out why at least figure out what will trip you up and what will help you succeed. It's baby steps. It's small changes that you do EVERY day from this day forward to make this happen. It's trusting yourself to take care of yourself once and for all. You've already started the change process by losing the pre-op weight, but that just the beginning. Look at this a at least a year long project broken down into some sort of manageable goals, increments that will get this time by. It's ok to be afraid but don't sabatoge yourself. This is it...You have already started but keep on keeping on one day, one week, one hour sometimes, at a time. Remember we all deserve to be happy and healthy and they go together. Keep in touch and use this forum to motivate you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jann Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 I have had popcorn, not alot, but just enough to still enjoy it. Just take one at a time, and chew it really good. Wow, what a difference your pictures make! Congratulations to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandgroupie Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 Don't chew gum if you swallow My big fear is gum... I know that sounds silly but I am a chronic gum swallower.... I have never been able to break it, I chew it for like 5-10 min. and then I swallow it... I am so scared that I will forget not to have gum and it will get stuck... I plan on talking to Dr. O about this when I get banded on July 1... Oh my gosh less than a week.... woooooh.....Good to know that popcorn is ok... shy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willi333 Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 Mizzoupoodle - No problem here with popcorn but I only had a hand full maybe twice since surgery ... iamworthit - you are worth it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamworthit Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 This is just what I needed to hear Julie. You are so kind to say such encouraging words. I am going to believe it this time.. It is going to work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaMichelle Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 I have heard it's best to avoid gum because it forces you to swallow lots of air and that can result in a painful gas bubble!! I miss gum a lot, I used to always get a pack in the checkout line or gas station so now I have to slap my own hand back and say NO!! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistyband Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 I eat popcorn with no problem....I eat one piece at a time and chew,chew,chew.....The band is a tool to help you achieve a life long goal....things you won't be able to eat and enjoy right now, you will probably be able to enjoy when your goal has been met!! No Regrets Here!! > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mizzoupoodle Posted June 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 Thanks to for the kind replies!!! It SO helps to know popcorn can be included, lol... Feeling a little less nervous after hearing the kind encouragement as well!!!!! Sylvia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandgroupie Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 New Way to Pop Popcorn!!!!!! http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=V94shlqPlSI&...ssage559145/pg1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Bee Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 I have had popcorn, not alot, but just enough to still enjoy it. Just take one at a time, and chew it really good. You are looking great! Can't wait to see you in your next picture update! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Bee Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 Dear I AM WORTH IT:YOu say it in your name but I will try and give response to your questions. I am new at this but this is what I say to myself. 1. Is it worth it? Yes 2. I have lost 34 pounds in 8 months maybe I can do this on my own? Maybe but have you ever lost as much as you need to before and kept it off? 3. Am I worth it? Absolutely Yes, Yes, Yes. I have been fat my whole life, people like me this way? If they are youre true friend they will love you and support youthrough this. No one who is negative is really your friend. 4. Will I be able to succeed? Yes, but you'll have to work at it. It's not a magic cure but it works if you work it!! 5. Why am I afraid to be healthy and a normal weight? Years of being overweight creates a person inside who is scared to come out. We all have had many many reasons to lose weight and gain it back and lose and gain etc. To succeed we must not be afraid to go deep into our own head and figure out why. It's different for each of us. If you don't figure out why at least figure out what will trip you up and what will help you succeed. It's baby steps. It's small changes that you do EVERY day from this day forward to make this happen. It's trusting yourself to take care of yourself once and for all. You've already started the change process by losing the pre-op weight, but that just the beginning. Look at this a at least a year long project broken down into some sort of manageable goals, increments that will get this time by. It's ok to be afraid but don't sabatoge yourself. This is it...You have already started but keep on keeping on one day, one week, one hour sometimes, at a time. Remember we all deserve to be happy and healthy and they go together. Keep in touch and use this forum to motivate you. Well said, Julie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunnyB Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 I chew gum everyday and have never had a problem. Now, I have been afraid to eat popcorn because I am afraid a kernal is going to get stuck. But chewing gum has never given me any gas bubbles. I would go ahead a chew it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soccermom Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 I was banded on 5/7/08 and eating popcorn as we speak. What would be the problem with it? I eat the 100 calorie packs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunnyB Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 You know when you eat popcorn and the littlest peice of kernal gets stuck in your throat, well I am afraid it would sit on the side of my stoma and just rot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlgpdx Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Yesterday I went to see sex and the city and ate 1/2 of a small popcorn with butter. It was a HUGE treat, I enjoyed every kernal I put in my mouth I have no problems with popcorn other than it give me gas. (really) I think because I don't eat a lot of bread/white flour so it really does a number of my tummy.. usually I will have a handful once or twice a week when my BF makes it.. I haven't had movie popcorn since being banded. After I ate 1/2 the bag I closed it and put it on the chair beside me and forgot about it. I felt satisfied. I like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drlukemayes Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Popcorn, I love it and eat it when i take my kids to see a show at the theater. I have no problem and even have put the new flavoring like White Cheddar on it. hope that helps. but do realize there are some other things that you may never want to try or eat again. My tough one is Hamburgers. but i don't have any cravings for them now. best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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