I'm only 18 days out of surgery. I know that I can't have tomatoes until I'm 4 months post op. I'm struggling because I love them so, but it's what I have to do. What I didn't realize is how many foods have tomatoes in them. This weekend I went I had pureed fish, that was really soft so I had a bite, chewed it like 400 times and swallowed. I never once thought about the fact that cocktail sauce is tomato based.That little taste of cocktail sauce is what started the worst acid reflux that I've ever had in my life. My throat has been bubbling, and I can't swallow. Even liquids are getting stuck in my throat because of the indigestion.

Now, I love tomatoes, but I've made a serious effort to stay away from them. I totally wasn't thinking when I did that. In fact, none of us at dinner were. We were talking and laughing and going on as business as usual. Not only do 1/2 of my favorite foods have tomato sauce in them, but I really have to mindful about Soup, stews, ketchup, A1 sauce...everything. Hell even the Laughing Cow cheese has sundried tomatoes in it. My favorite food is trying to kill me! First baby food brocolli and cheese, now this. Now I have to take Maloxx for 2 days and be on Clear Liquids until it passes. It's not that I can't stay away from tomatoes but I honestly didn't think about it. Now that I know how much tomatoes hate me, I KNOW that I'll think and rethink and overthink everything I eat to make sure it doesn't have any tomato in it!

I hate actual tomatoes, but love all the sauces, pastes, etc etc and was all of those were allowed from early out. I was just warned to watch the sugar content on some items, and that they are pretty acidic. But, I honestly never had any issue with any tomato based sauces/foods. And, actually ground beef/turkey with Pasta sauce was a staple in my diet for a solid month.

Are you on a PPI? Oh wait, we already discussed the PPI situation, right or am I confused? Once your PPI kicks in, or you might need 2 doses per day, or some Gaviscon for breakthrough reflux and then tomatoes won't be an issue for you.

I am 8 weeks out today and have had tomatoes with no problem. I love them. The doctor never mentioned not to have them???

I am 8 weeks out today and have had tomatoes with no problem. I love them. The doctor never mentioned not to have them???

My doctor's plan says not to have tomatoes until 4 months post op. I don't know why, but after the cocktail sauce incident, I will NOT be having them anytime in the near future!

My doctor's plan says not to have tomatoes until 4 months post op. I don't know why, but after the cocktail sauce incident, I will NOT be having them anytime in the near future!

Maybe he was referring to FRESH tomatos because of the seeds? I know my drs plan has me avoiding seeds for awhile.

Like the others, I haven't had a problem with tomato things either. In fact, once I hit the full liquid stage tomato soup is the only thing I wanted to fool with. I've been on a PPI since I came home so maybe that's why I haven't had a problem? Normally, pre surgery, tomato based things (ok who am I kidding.. lol EVERYTHING) gave me heartburn/acid. Maybe you need a different or stronger PPI if it's not working for you? Good luck!