Hi all,

I am 5 weeks post op and would really love to have some veggies again. I know that broccoli and lettuce are the hardest on our sleeves. But what about everything else? Anyone out there try veggies in the early stages? And if so, which veggies agreed/disagreed with your sleeve?

^{I have tried green beans and I didn't have a problem.}

i am one month n like 2 weeks out n i love broccoli, green beans hmmm, mushrooms, creamed spinach, cauliflower, pretty much i can eat all veggies, as long as they r well steamed . i stay away from celery cus its like a hair ball to the sleeve.. n u dont want that.. i buy the veggie steamers from healthy choice, my local target has them on sale for 1.50 .. they r delicious! with grilled chicken or fish or shrimp hmmm...

I made home made veggie soup early on. It really hit the spot!

Early on, I ate frozen mixed veggies and frozen green Beans. Tomatoes bothered me at first so I avoided most veggie Soups because they are tomato-based. I did enjoy Anderson's Split Pea Soup. Campbells Split Pea soup did not sit well on my sleeve. I also liked zuchinni. It's easy to add a few thin slices to whatever Protein you are cooking.

By around 5 weeks, I also liked the 98% fat free turkey chili and could eat tomato-based veggie soups.

Frozen veggies are really convenient if you are just cooking for yourself because you can take out just 1/8 cup or whatever you can tolerate.

Lynda

I love veggies when they are in season, so even in the smallest amounts -- I'm going for it! I love tomatoes so 2-3x per week I'll have a 1-2 slices of fresh tomato with some salt, pepper, basil sprinkled on top. On occasion, I'll chop up 1/4 of a Roma and mix it with some fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, salt, pepper and balsamic vinegar. I call it my Lazy Caprese. Fresh herbs are really good for detoxing the liver, which every weight loss patient needs. Parsley, cilantro, mint - YES, YES, YES!

I love asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, edamame (good source of protein), cooked spinach or kale, mushrooms, green Beans, and okra. I've enjoyed and been able to tolerate celery, carrots, beets, and brussel sprouts but only rarely.