I ate broccoli today!

Why the excitement? Broccoli is my favorite vegetable and I was very disappointed to learn that many post ops can't tolerate it well. Well today at lunch I took the leap and ate two steamed florets. I had no problems! I am so happy that I can still enjoy my beloved broccoli and lose weight! I always try to look for the simple things in life to celebrate Elizabeth

LOL I felt the same way yesterday when I had Brussels Sprouts ( yes I like Brussels Sprouts) lol. I just made sure I added some Beano to it just in case *wink*. I have been eating broccoli for about a week with no trouble either. I was very happy to be able to eat veggies like this as I just LOVE veggies. Enjoy!! *huggles* Felicia =)

That's great Felicia! Do many post ops have problems with brussel sprouts? I bet people think we are goobers because we celebrate eating vegetables Elizabeth

I think its the "gas producing properties" that put it on the same list as broccoli or cabbage etc lol. I was happy to see that something I used to love was going down and staying there. Not happy with the food journey today *sigh*. *hugs* Felicia

WOOHOO!!!! Who knew we'd get so excited about something as simple as broccoli? I can do broccoli to, but I only do 1 or 2 bites. I love the flavor, but try to concentrate on my protein first. I'm anal when it comes to my protein Molly LAP RNY 10/4/06 318/271/150

Hey Molly! How are you? Elizabeth

Hiya Liz. I'm doing great. I am down 37lbs since surgery, total of 47lbs. I am feeling great and doing well. I have yet to get sick (knock on wood) however I have dumped once with milk that had too much sugar (I wasn't paying attention). Other than that, feeling great. How are you doing? Feels like a while since we've chatted. Hard to believe we are over 2 months out now Molly

Congratulations on the weight loss! I am down 47 too from a combination of the pre-op diet and surgery. It seems the milk that I tolerate best is Carb Countdown. I have tried Lactaid and Dairy Ease and I don't dump on them but my pouch still doesn't like them too much. I am becoming a gym rat and am getting 5 - 6 hours of exercise in every week. 3 months ago it would have been maybe only getting 1 - 1.5 hours a week. At some point I will have to have someone take pictures of me so I can see how far I have come. Elizabeth

I had brocolli last night, too. It went OK, but after I ate all of my protein, I really only took two very small bites of brocolli w/cheese. Glad that you are able to tolerate something that you love so well.

That is great. It seems to settle really well with me also. I am not a lover of it at all but now it seems soooo yummy. YAY!!! I am going to have to try the brussel sprouts as well. I onl.y used to like them roasted though so we will have to see. I make them before I go to work so I can take the rest to work as hubby will not touch them at all. I love broccoli now though. I get the frozen florets and just take a few out. Steam them soft then throw them in a pan with a touch of olive oil spray and some carlic and a bit of salt and yumo!!!!! YAY for the simple things!!!