Question:
When can you eat FRESH vegetables?
I am craving fresh veggies such as green peppers, califlower, radishes and celery. You know, things that crunch. I am at 4 weeks post-op and haven't had any dumping at all. I am supposed to be on the step III diet but I seem to be tolerating most everything. I don't do fat or sugar though. — pstemen (posted on January 2, 2004)
January 2, 2004
I'm now 3 months post op - and sounds like I had similar experiences as
you... I have been able to eat most everything and tolerated it well.
Probably at about 2 months post op, I tried raw carrots (just a little) and
broccoli. Those worked out OK and so I've continued experimenting and
found that I can have a little green salad, celery (but chew REALLY well
because it's so stringy!), raw zuchini, carrots, hmmm... what else, can't
think of them now, but the main thing was taking it easy when trying
something new, chewing well and being careful not to eat a lot. I've also
been pleasantly surprised that I can eat a little bit of citrus fruits and
they don't seem to bother me. Take it slow and experiment! Good luck to
you.
— w8free
January 2, 2004
Hello. I was not allowed fresh fruits or vegetables for 4 months. My doctor
says they are too hard on your stomach. They are hard to digest. I also
didn't have any problems with foods but I still waited the 4 months. I
would call your doctor or nutritionist and ask.
— AmyWollet
January 2, 2004
My doctor's nutritionist had us stay away from veggies that were gassey,
like califlower, brocolli, cabbage, beans they can cause discomfort in the
intestional track. Now, celery was a big no no for me because of it being
stringy it is also hard to digest. Even now 8 months out I only eat well
cooked celery. If I were you I would avoid that celery for a long time. I
was to avoid all veggies that contained seeds also, like tomatoes,
cucumbers, zucchini. I ate them but cut the seeds out first. I started
eating them with the seeds again at about 5-6 months. I had salad with
onion on it, mushrooms, tomatoes without seeds. You just have to put your
thinking cap on and you will be able to come up with something that you can
eat. FIRST AND FOREMOST ASK YOUR SURGEON BEFORE YOU EAT ANY OF THE VEGGIES
TO MAKE SURE THAT IT IS OK TO PROCEED ONTO THEM.
— ChristineB
January 2, 2004
Perry...First of all, most of us crave foods from time to time. It is
especially true right after surgery since we know we are not allowed any
real food ...LOL I would suggest that you follow your doctors suggestions
or call and ask the nurse when these foods are available for you to add to
your diet. I was allowed all foods when I went in for my 6 week check-up,
but before that I called to see if this food or that food was ok prior to
that time. Since all doctors are different.
Deb
— Deb S.
January 2, 2004
First things first...SOME veggies do not break down like celery and corn,
therefore they are a no-no. They have a habit of getting stuck no matter
how well you chew. Second, veggie skins ( not sure which ones ) tend not to
break down either. I am almost 8 weeks out and just now have started with
veggies. So far, I've had tomatos and boiled carrots (can't do them raw).
ALWAYS check with your surgeon about these things!
— Renee B.
January 5, 2004
Hi Perry, I am 12 weeks post-op and I'm on stage IV diet. I craved vegies
and fruit(esp. Apples) when I was 3-4 weeks out. For the first time last
night I had celery with peanut butter and it went down fine. I'm going to
try an apple with peanut butter tonight for a snack. I tried a raw carrot
and had a hard time keeping it down. Ican't wait until I can keep a dill
pickle down. Its funny what your little pouch will accept and what it will
not. I have lost 56# and I am too a patient of Dr. Needleman. Good Luck
with your losing journey. Natalie B.
— jibjab
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