I will be sleeved on the 18th. Eager to move into new model for healthy living. Understand the phased approach to introducing foods to new tummy.

For those who are now not restricted, how are you able to enjoy a wide variety of fresh produce?

Absolutely!! All will return.........I crave vegetables and have trouble not concentrating on my vegetables before my protein. Your life will return with a slight adjustment to your portions!!

Fresh fruits and veggies are a part of the eating plan for sure! Fresh, steamed grilled, baked! You name it!

Thanks! That is my biggest concern. I crave fresh fruits and veggies more than anything else now that I've detoxed away from salty/crunchy junk food.

So sad to have waited so long to realize real food tastes so much better than junk.

Better late than never.

I am 4 months out, and was craving crunchy, cool salads.. We can have that, just make sure you get the protein in first!! For lunch, I just had a half a hamburger patty and a small 6ish bites salad with light ranch..Saving the rest of the salad for a snack this afternoon! (My husband says I'm a cheap date, now!!)

Excellent- thanks!

PS: I also LOVE celery sticks dipped in pnut butter! Protein and cool crisp crunch..see you can figure out how to have what you love!

I enjoy both fruits & veggies, even those with skins on! I was very happy to discover that I have no issues with any of them that I've tried, including iceburg lettuce. I skin on the apple doesn't bother me either, thank God. I ate Watermelon yesterday for the 1st time since surg. I was suprised at how full I got so quickly while eating it, but I really enjoyed it. It quenched my thirst, too. I'm, personally, not hard on myself with fruit. Some ppl may harp on the sugar, but it's natural sugar & I make sure that I get my protein in on days when I enjoy fruit. Best wishes to you on your journey!!

Thank you, all! Your experiences are making me feel so much more at ease.

I couldn't wait to eat fruit and veggies. And I'm loving fresh peach season now. Go easy on the skins of fruit at first to see how you tolerate it. I had a horrible experience with apple peel the first time I tried.

Some people have issues with lettuce, but I never did.