Question:
Has anyone else had trouble with tomatoes?

Hi, all!! I was wondering if any of you have had problems with tomatoes. I was allowed to try anything in careful moderation (I had a lap RNY on 09-23-02), and had been craving tomatoes. I got a beautiful tomatoe and sliced a thin slice. Two tiny bites into it, I began to feel bad, almost like a really bad cramp or gas pain in the pouch area. About ten minutes later I began vomiting and hurting very badly. Worse than right after surgery. I vomited on and off ( mostly on) for about three hours and we went to the hospital where I began vomiting blood. A little at first and then more and more. They finally got it stopped with Demerol (spelling?) and Phenegran (spelling?). I stayed in the hospital for three days, was in pretty bad pain for the first two. I just knew I had ruined my good surgeon's handiwork, but I hadn't. He thinks maybe a little piece of peel got stuck which started the trouble and led to me tearing my esophagus. Anyone had this happen or heard of it happening to anyone? I am terrified of food now. Please help.    — Michelle H. (posted on November 8, 2002)

November 8, 2002
What a bad piece of luck. I too crave tomatoes and especially since WLS. I've never had any problems with them though.
   — Danmark

November 8, 2002
Wow, I'm sorry that you had to go through that. After I read your question, my little problem with tomatoes seems like nothing. They just make me feel nauseous, and don't even taste good anymore.
   — Christine L.

November 8, 2002
Sorry you have had the problems with the tomatores. I've been able to eat tomatoes, skin and all, with no problems.
   — John Rushton

November 8, 2002
I've always had problems with tomato skins. My grandmother always peeled her slicing tomatoes so that might be an option. When I first started craving tomatoes, I began with mild salsa since I didn't want to deal with the skins. I grew tomatoes this summer for the first time and had wonderful meals with lean broiled meat or omlets and sliced tomatoes. I'm about 2 years out so it may take some time to tolerate tomatoes.
   — Nanette T.

November 8, 2002
I've been eating tomatoes - no skins - since about 3 weeks out, no problems. I take the skin off of most things (apples, tomatoes, ham, sausages, grapes, etc.) I eat though, simply because I'm too lazy to pulverize the skin with my teeth.
   — [Deactivated Member]

November 9, 2002
i do not eat tomatoes as i never liked them, but, i do enjoy a good spaghetti sauce & ketchup. guess what? my pouch HATES anything made from tomatoes. small sacrifice on my part!
   — sheryl titone

November 9, 2002
Wow... that's too bad. I'm sorry the tomato went so awfully for you. I've craved tomato stuff post-op. I have Spicy V-8 almost every day. Maybe try tomato juices instead? Good luck! (or better luck anyway!)<br>Kelly
   — Kelly B.

November 12, 2002
Hey, everyone! Thanks for all your advice. I'm glad I am not the only one who loves tomatoes. I think it will be a while before I try them again, but it will definitely be "no-peel"!! And, I LOVE spicy V-8!!! Thanks again, everybody!! Michelle
   — Michelle H.