Chinese food a week after op ?

by Gembo 21st February 2015, 6:40 pm

I've read on here about the no Chinese food for two week after, but I wondered if this just refers to the meat because I am vegetarian would that be ok or...? All I want is chips sweet n sour sauce and some noodle n bean sprouts- or veg in a black bean sauce mmmmm! Dammmit !

by Mammamia 21st February 2015, 6:49 pm

I don't see why it should be an issue? Perhaps the thought is to avoid garlic but even so I don't think the quantities consumed would be enough to have any bearing on blood thinning. I wasn't advised not to, but maybe someone will be along and correct me!

by Princess_x 21st February 2015, 10:06 pm

No it's due to the MSG in all Chinese foods, so it's 2 weeks to avoid it for x

by Gembo 21st February 2015, 10:07 pm

Had indian instead so hopefully that was ok

by Mammamia 21st February 2015, 10:10 pm

If it's due to msg just enquire, some places don't use it.

by Lauramumof3 22nd February 2015, 11:10 am

I think it may have something to do with salt as well as msg hun as too much salt can worsen the swelling and fluid retention we have post op.
but o reckon one treat won't hurt ;) were already having to give up so much while we heal, all be worth it in the end xx