Question:
When can I start to eat pickels?

   — angelswings711 (posted on July 21, 2006)

July 21, 2006
Unusual question ... I assume that whenever you are allowed to go on solid foods. You can always drink pickle juice (LOL) I love pickle juice! (seriousl) Annette
   — peacefuldaizy

July 21, 2006
I was craving pickles and My iron and potassium was low have those checked just to be sure and in the mean time eat a pickle if your in the soft or solid stage... What I did was eat the inside out and leave the pealing ... its a bit hard to digest right now.. even the tomatoes I leave the pealing but ewnjoy the inside... you will be ok... enjoy Flo
   — Flo

July 21, 2006
I was able to eat the inside of a pickle at about two months out although it was a little uncomfortable. I remember wanting a pickle so bad that I wanted to cry. Just take it slow and chew!!!
   — shannonwaycott

July 21, 2006
Phyllis, I don't know the answer, but I DO know that pickle juice is VINEGAR,
   — merijo

July 21, 2006
Phyllis, I don't know the answer, but I DO know that pickle juice is VINEGAR, which is highly acetic. It has only been two months for me, and I wouldn't take a chance on filling up with vinegar! Ask your bariatric nurse to be sure. Mary J.
   — merijo

July 21, 2006
I ate pickles, not a lot, just enough to satisfy the craving by my 2nd or 3rd week. I did eat some of the skin, but chewed very well. Even though I have suffered with severe nausea on and off throughout my first year, I have not had any foods get stuck or cause me any problems except for extreme sweets. My nausea does not seem to be linked to any foods, it is unknown, but I suspect possibly the ketosis or hormones. Good Luck!
   — teresagrooms

July 23, 2006
My nut said that I could suck the juice out of a pickle and it was heaven. I loveeee pickles. She said it may be because my body was craving salt. It's weird.
   — Jenn aka 2n

July 23, 2006
I am sorry, but I think you are thinking about food WAY TOO MUCH! Are you aware that this surgery is a complete lifestyle change. Are you mentally prepared for what your life will be like post-surgery. Start thinking about what the nutrionist has told you what you can eat, rather than what you can not eat.
   — WMKaisla

July 24, 2006
Good Afternoon! Pickles are quite safe. If you buy the Dill Pickle Chips (already sliced), they are VERY easy to chew, skin and all, as long as you are allowed to have foods at this point. I find that the skin on whole pickles is much tougher. Pickles give a nice crunch, have practically no calories, and can really satisfy a craving. Have a great day! Michael
   — Big Loser

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