Question:
Tomato Consumption Post RNY- Juices and Soups?
Hi, I guess you could say I love tomatoes. I now drink at least 1 and sometimes 2 glasses of tomato juice every day. Also tomato soup is my favorite. Has anyone tried these successfully after an RNY? I guess I need to know so I don't stock up on either and then can't stomach them. Thanks, appreciate any advice!!! — Maureen M. (posted on March 12, 2003)
March 11, 2003
V-8 is still one of my favorite drinks. I was drinking it right after
surgery. 7 weeks post op down 35 pounds.
— Kathy V.
March 12, 2003
I love V8 and tomato juice. The only drawback that I see is that it is high
in sodium. I am 8 months post op LAP RNY and down 110#. Best wishes on your
process.
— Heather N.
March 12, 2003
The one thing you want to watch out for is sugar content. I'm not sure
about tomato juice, but tomato soup has a fair amount of sugar in it (12
grams per serving leaps to mind). I was really surprised about that, and a
little bummed, when I noticed that as a post-op. So tomato soup is *not*
one of my favs anymore ... once in awhile, but not all the time. Also, if
you're particularly sensitive, early on, you may find that you dump on
it.<P> As far as a tomatos themselves go, they're great (I don't
think the sugar problem's present in plain tomatos), *but* -- as a fresh
post-op, you probably don't want to eat the skins, so I'd skip 'em for
awhile (til three months out or so? I dunno, check with the doc on
specifics).
— Suzy C.
March 12, 2003
I am 5 months out and the one thing I crave most is tomatoes. Fresh, stewed
or any way. I don't want soup or juice though. I fix chili with diced
tomatoes and have to stop myself from standing over the pot picking them
out before it is done. I wonder if my body is craving something in them. At
least they aren't full of sugar or fat.
— Tawnda C.
March 12, 2003
Hey there- I am 8 days post op and i too love tomatoey anything !!! I
can drink the juice and soup- but I am having problems with things tasting
a little like "metal" since the anesthesia-- i am not having
anymore until my tastes change back to normal. Good luck-- 8 days and 10#
lighter !!!
— Kewpidoll
March 12, 2003
I love tomato products too. I drank a ton of v8 and tomato juice for the
first few weeks after surgery. For tomato soup that is not full of sugar,
I just use a can of tomato sauce with a can of water (or milk if you can
tolerate it), then salt and pepper to taste. You can also add artificial
sweetener if you crave the sweet taste like campbells.
— maryburton
March 12, 2003
I tolerate tomato products fine now, but one of the previous posters was
correct about the high sugar content of the soup. My first dumping episode
was from tomato basil soup. I didn't know WHAT was wrong with me! My dr
also recommends waiting 6 weeks to try tomato products after surgery
because of the acid. (Obviously I wasn't aware of that at the time! LOL) It
didn't seem to do me any harm but you might talk to your dr and see what
he/she recommends. I drink V8 now from time to time with no problem. Ditto
with tomato sauces. I don't eat tomato soup anymore except for the
occassional trip to La Madeleine. It tastes really sweet to me now,
probably because I am more sensitive to sugar.
— ctyst
March 12, 2003
Oooooooooo! Tomato soup from "La Madeleine!" That's different
... definitely a treat I'd go for. (But not as a fresh postie!)
— Suzy C.
March 12, 2003
I too love V-8 juice. I drink it every day. Its about the only way I gewt
mu vegetable intake in since surgery. I am 12 weeks post op and down 51
pounds.
— Sheryl W.
March 12, 2003
The first three months post-op, I lived for V-8 Juice and I still drink a
lot of it. I really prefer it to tomato juice but can drink both.
However, I cannot tolerate tomato soup and I love it. I dump on it badly -
it is full of sugar, unfortunately. But everyone is different - you will
just have to try it and see what happens. I wouldn't "stock" up
on a lot of anything til you find out what tastes good and what your body
will tolerate. Your tastes will change a lot after surgery.
— Patty_Butler
March 12, 2003
I had some trouble keeping food down the first couple months. For a little
while, I lived on V8 - it's great! Lots of vitamins. Also, when I go out,
since I don't want to attempt too much alcohol yet, I order Virgin Mary's
(like a Bloody Mary, but no vodka).
— Toni C.
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