Just wondering what other's experiences have been with eating popcorn or what the current thought is as to the risks of eating popcorn with a J pouch. What about if one has chronic pouchitis?
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I’m about 9 months lost takedown Ns 11 months since my first surgery and I haven’t had popcorn. I think it’s the kernels - those small little buggers- that can get stuck. I’ve had a few blockages for no reason at all, so I don’t want to test my luck. Maybe I’ll try in the future but who knows. Not a huge staple missing on my diet so I’m okay with it. But I can understand if you’re a huge popcorn fan that it may be tempting.
Given that you’re still so close to your takedown I’d prob avoid it for another few months. Then try a little and see how it goes.
I am 2 weeks plus with my takedown. I eat pretty much just everything. Dont know much about blockages. I've been having sweetcorn boiled and soups regularly since ileostomy even now . Yesterday just had my first little cup of popcorn not too many just one handfull . Seemed fine nothing new. Maybe I'll try more later. But its good in my UC I couldnt have a single leave the cup alone. Try adding a little with a diet coke lol it'll make them sugary and will pass them down real smooth XD.
I have had my pouch since 2013. No problems at all with popcorn, or much else for that matter. Everyone is different though. Start slowly and be careful.
I eat popcorn carefully. I've never had a blockage from it but it can cause irritation on the way out. A few of my rules about popcorn are: only eat it when my pouch is behaving, only eat it at the same time as other foods, only eat 1 cup at a time. If you combine it with other foods the chaff is less of an issue and definitely don't eat a large bag on your own. You really don't want to get a blockage from popcorn because its not THAT tasty. I probably wouldn't risk it if your pouch is inflamed because I find it a scratchy irritating food. If you want a nice corn snack, I would go for something like pirate booty or cheese puffs that don't have any kernel.
Hi Gottswood, I have eatin popcorn once since the UC and j pouch. That being said, I ate it at a movie a couple of weeks ago. I am 3 months out from takedown. I ate way more than I should have or meant to, because I love movie popcorn and it is addictive. Anyway, I was fine, no I'll effects. Lucky me. To be on the safe side though, Google hulless popcorn. I have seen it in the grocery store, but have honestly never tried it. It might be the safer thing to try.
My hubby eats popcorn.
Fwiw I'm totally fine with popcorn too.. but then I eat everything, and not slowly. Chewing for me is also optional (fortunately) lol