Question:
can I still eat corn on the cob? If so when?

   — Sandra B. (posted on May 14, 2002)

May 14, 2002
I don't have an answer...I am pre-op RNY 6-20-02...but I AM very interested in this question, as corn on the cob is probably one of my favorite things to eat!! I look forward to seeing some answers here.... :)
   — MaryBeth R.

May 14, 2002
All surgeons are different in what they allow and when. I could have anything including corn at 4 weeks. But my surgeon also REQUIRED us to eat BEFORE we were discharged. I was eating soft solids. I never did liquid or had to puree. But for 4-6 weeks I had to stay away from corn, peas (things with a casing), salads, meats.
   — Cheri M.

May 14, 2002
I had some by 2 months out, it goes down fine.
   — bob-haller

May 14, 2002
I had my surgery on May 8th, 2001 and I was eating corn on the cob that summer with NO PROBLEMS. However it greatly slowed my weight loss. But then I smother it in butter. I usually try to eat right... but corn on the cob season comes around only once a year, so I pig on it. Then go back to being "good" when it's over.
   — Danmark

May 15, 2002
I started eating corn on the cob about two months after surgery. I have never had any problems with it. I use the "I can't believe it's not butter" spray and it tastes great to me. Good luck!
   — [Deactivated Member]

May 15, 2002
I am not able to eat corn at all. I'm not able to digest it - comes right back up. :(
   — Karla K.

May 15, 2002
I'm 3 1/2 months out and I have had corn on the cob since about 2 1/2 months-no problems. But as you can see, others are sensitive to it, so you just have to experiment with all foods and see how your tummy handles it
   — Cindy R.

May 16, 2002
I waited til syummer to get fresh ones, so that was 9 months. I STILL can't always get a whole ear, but what I acn get is soooooooooo good.
   — vitalady