Question:
I found a number of comments on no stringy celery - why not? What's with celery?

   — Mendi M. (posted on June 16, 2003)

June 16, 2003
have you ever gotten celery clogged in your garbage disposal? it sticks to the sides and doesnt come out very easy. i am only guessing that is why they say to stay away from it. it is hard to digest:)
   — harleigh2002

June 16, 2003
I was told by my doctor that carrots and celery do not break down beyond the consistency you chew it. Once it hits your stomach it does not digets any further.
   — M B.

June 16, 2003
Hi there! I am still pre op, but I do remember reading somewhere that it is rather hard to digest, since it is so fiberous and stringy. I have also heard that it can get stuck in your pouch as well. I would say check with your surgeon and see what he says. But I figure that he will probably tell you to avoid it. It tastes good and is low calorie, but it doesn't have much real nutritional value, so the risk isn't worth the minimual gain, in my opinion. Anyways, have a great day!
   — Lisa S.

June 16, 2003
I'm almost 3 months post-op. I just had celery yesterday with no problems at all. When I ate it, I broke it in half first and pulled a lot of the strings off. Everyone is different I guess.??
   — Stacey M.

June 16, 2003
My nutritionist said that food with membranes, like grapes, raising, even the orange wedges, are hard on the pouch and don't digest, mostly clog up the works, and I've heard the strings on the celery are the same way from other sources.
   — bethybb

June 17, 2003
Peeling celery like you would a carrot removes most of the strings.
   — jennifer A.