I was sleeved 6/4/13. Doc cleared me for soft foods. I'm craving fresh strawberries. I have not eaten any. Any advice?

Do you remember if they told you not to have anything with seeds? I was sleeved 4/18 & I'm still not supposed to have anything with seeds but every doctor is different.

No. I am staying away for safety, but it sux.

My surgery's next week, so I haven't been there, done that yet. That being said, I did a quick internet search, and the only fruits I saw as no-no's were dried fruit, stringy fruits (like mango), raw, crunchy fruits (like apples), and any cooked fruits that have seeds (like raspberries). The seeds on the outside of a strawberry are tiny, but they are there..strawberries weren't on any of the "yes" lists that I saw, but they weren't on any of the "Avoid These" lists, either.

If they are very soft and either mashed or chewed really, REALLY well, you might do okay with them. If you're nervous about it, put in a call to your surgeon (you'll probably get the answering service today, but the surgeon on call will call you right back)--then you'll have a definite answer and no worries.

Thanks. I'm calling tomorrow

Thanks. I'm calling tomorrow

Let us know what they tell you! Good luck!

Good plan to call! Every doctor is different.

I know for Kaiser Fremont, we are allowed the following fruits during weeks 2-6: No Sugar Added apple sauce, banana, all fruits (peel the tough skins), canned fruits (Extra Lite variety only, pour out juice in the can and rinse).

I did well with strawberries blended into a yogurt shake, applesauce, melons, and banannas. Most other fruits were too acidic for me for a few months post-op.

Lynda

No foods with seeds but check with your doctor.

Definitely going to find out tomorrow. Its strawberry moon season here and I hope I can have them. If not, oh well. Lots of other healthy foods I can have.

I was allowed to have fruits with seeds starting at 6 weeks. YSMV (my new acronym--Your Surgeon May Vary). :-)

I was allowed to have fruits with seeds starting at 6 weeks. YSMV (my new acronym--Your Surgeon May Vary). :-)

TES, we should make that an official VST acronym!!

I had surgery April 24. I asked the nutritionist, and she said strawberries have wax coated seeds, and are ok for me. I ate four today.

If Dr. says they are a no because of seeds, how about if you sieve them and then use the juice to flavor yogurt?

Lynda

Doc says no. Always better to be safe.

I was allowed to have fruits with seeds starting at 6 weeks. YSMV (my new acronym--Your Surgeon May Vary). :-)

May need to use that one YSMV.