How long after surgery can you eat tomatoes?

Oh God, I planted a garden this year.  Cucumbers, beans , zuchinni and Tomatoes.   I love tomatoes and wonder how soon after surgery I can eat them.


Thanks!

Mary G

Depends on your surgeon really.  My surgeon did not insist on liquids for a long period of time so about a week after surgery I was eating soft foods and I suppose a tomato would have been okay then.  Ask your surgeon though.

my surgeon says he is just a surgeon he isnt a dietition but i'm on the soft diet now and can you have tomato soup and when can you eat salads again

There is a lot of variation in plans. Tomato soup would be a puréed food so probably not an issue if you have moved to soft but doesn?t have a lot of protein. My program had me on normal solid foods around 9 weeks, as tolerated, keeping in mind guidelines of protein first then vegetables or fruits.

Hey do you live near North Atlanta.....I love fresh veggies.   lol    That is a good question to ask my surgeon. 

Good luck with your surgery,
Linda

I don't know if she lives near north Atlanta, but I do. LOL

Oh I see I'm not alone. here i went and planted a Beefsteak & Big Boy tomatoes this year. Icould just stand over the sink and have one for lunch- yummy. Also have zuchinni & yellow squash.

hmmm - tomatoes should be ripe here around end of august that gives me a month....post-op.
I hope i'll be able to handle it!

somewhere i have a recipe for homemade tomato soup- well that's another possiblity...

When you can eat regular foods (not soft or pureed) you should be fine.  I love tomatoes and planted them this year too and then was so worried I wouldn't be ready but my doc says they are fine.  And, thankfully, I can tolerate them now because i still can't tolerate lettuce!

Hi Mary,
I understand how you feel. I was 2 months out and my Mom had all this fresh garden stuff for lunch. She had green beans, cabbage, new potatoes, sliced cucumbers and corn bread. At first I was thinking, "what, no protein"? I didn't want to hurt her feelings so I ate the cooked cabbage, green beans, cucumbers and yes, a tiny thumb sized potato (it was delicious). Later, I ate a protein bar to make up for the lack of protein in the meal. This is life and I need to deal. As for your question, I had tomatoes in my first week of solid food. It was wonderful but I've had no problems eating anything so far. I don't know if that's good or not. I have tried all meats now but not salad greens. Good luck and enjoy those delicious garden tomatoes! 

Thank you all for answering.  I am hoping I can eat the tomatoes.  I will just die. lol

My surgery is July 14th.  Maybe by the time they are ready I can eat them.  I see my surgeon on Wed for pre admitting testing.  Going to ask her.

Good luck with your gardens.

Mary G