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Give hullless popcorn a try before you completely abandon the idea of ever eating popcorn again. I'm too sick these days to eat anything that isn't mushy SF, but when I was a bit more stable, I did handle hullless popcorn OK as long as I had ultra-safe SF beforehand, like a large plain baked potato or a few thick pieces of plain safe homemade bread. The only kind I've had is Black Jewel, both the microwave bags and the bulk bags. The microwave kind is easier but pretty high in fat (50%).

Oh, and to answer your question -- it really varies how long it takes to feel OK again. If you go back to ultra-safe food your stomach will probably calm down within a day or two. I wouldn't advise a bigger dose of fiber. If it's too much for your body you'll probably just feel even more gassy and bloated. Drink lots of hot tea and be nice to yourself.

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jen

"It's one of the most serious things that can possibly happen to one in a battle -- to get one's head cut off." -- LC

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