Yesterday I had my first raw veggie. A celery stick with natural peanut butter. It was delicious. Unfortunately, the celery didn't sit well. I even pared to remove the strings for ease of digestion.

This morning's snack is a 1/2 of a med gala apple which I used to eat like candy pre-sleeve. Sadly, I have found this particular apple to be too sweet so I won't be eating it again. That kind of apple is probably too much in the carbs dept which might account for upset tummy (it was a super sweet apple.) Its funny because strawberries & blueberries don't bother me.

I want to try salads....I was never one for iceberg, preferring field greens & baby spinach instead which break down better.

Has anyone else had or has trouble with raw fruits and veggies? If so, are there any that you've tried that has not messed with your sleeve? My NUT gave me a list to try little by little but so far no luck other than strawberries and blues. Definately can't do bananas thanks to an allergy.

I am tired of cooked veggies and fruits. I am 5.5 months out. Any suggestions are appreciated. ????

At six months, I could eat raw foods including greens. I eat tomatoes nearly every day. Sliced apple with Peanut Butter is my favorite snack. What I have to watch out for is raw cauliflower and broccoli - steamed is ok, but Miss Tummy objects to raw and will make me miserable for at least four hours. But go figure.....I can eat cole slaw with no problem. Other raw fruits I can tolerate are pineapple, pears, and apricots.

I've been adding a bit of raw spinach to my smoothies & Soups on since about 6 week out. I pureed it so I had no problems with that. I've also been able to do strawberries, oranges, pineapple and cherries. I've also been able to eat romaine and mixed salad greens. I was missing veg and my nutritionist said give it a try. I want to make some garlic green Beans next. I make my own and while they are not raw, I just lightly steam them so they are still crunchy.

I'm 8 weeks out and can eat raw fruits and veggies, I wasn't told not to :/ was it a no no?

Edited December 26, 201411 yr by kikicoates78

I'm 8 weeks out and can eat raw fruits and veggies, I wasn't told not to :/ was it a no no?

Depends on your doctor's protocol. At 6 weeks I was told to begin adding in food as tolerated.

I'm 8 weeks out and can eat raw fruits and veggies, I wasn't told not to :/ was it a no no?

No. I think it depends on one's comfort level. I probably waited too long and I might need ti be more patient with introducing raw veggies. In talking to other sleevers, some have experienced similar issues and won't eat raw anything.

I've been adding a bit of raw spinach to my smoothies & soups on since about 6 week out. I pureed it so I had no problems with that. I've also been able to do strawberries, oranges, pineapple and cherries. I've also been able to eat romaine and mixed salad greens. I was missing veg and my nutritionist said give it a try. I want to make some garlic green beans next. I make my own and while they are not raw, I just lightly steam them so they are still crunchy.

Mmmmmmm garlic green beans sound reallllly good right now.

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As of now (19 weeks) I can tolerate small portions of:

Tomatoes (raw and cooked)

Green Beans

Spaghetti squash

Green salads

Berries of all kinds

pineapple

Mango

Tangerines

Celery

Potatoes

Broccoli

Avocado

Watermelon

Carrots

Onion

Asparagus

Red, yellow and green peppers

I could tolerate fresh raw foods better than anything. The issue might be that I made doggone sure they were soft and well chewed.

If a particular fruit or veggie is hard to take, try something else and then try the offender again in a month or two. I could eat almost anything at 4 months, but apple peals, iceburg lettuce and celery...not until around a year out. Now, I can eat anything.

I'm tickled. Last night I had my first apple -- and even ate the peel.

I did just fine. It felt very nutritious and very crunchy.

That's one more healthy food on my good-to-go list.

I'm tickled. Last night I had my first apple -- and even ate the peel.

I did just fine. It felt very nutritious and very crunchy.

That's one more healthy food on my good-to-go list.

Everyone is giving me hope! I am going to try again but eat a smaller amount. I LOVE apples, esp. Galas.

tomi ... good luck with the apples.

But I think what works when varies from person to person.

For instance, I still have trouble with tuna -- but was eating salmon VERY early on. And others ... vice versa.

tomi ... good luck with the apples.

But I think what works when varies from person to person.

For instance, I still have trouble with tuna -- but was eating salmon VERY early on. And others ... vice versa.

Thank you.

If apples insist in giving me trouble then I'll stick with applesauce, which I can handle. Such is life! LOL

I have to giggle at myself because never did I think I'd complain that I can't eat a piece of fruit! ????

I've only had trouble with seafood. Salmon (gag) shrimp and 3 bites of deep fried cod. I can tolerate everything else. No problems at all with raw veggies, salad, lucky me!

Celery is pretty high in fiber; might be too tough right now. I've had some bites of salad (so fresh and wonderful!) as well as occasional fruit. They taste so amazing after going without them. I can't wait for the day I can have a real salad, even if a tiny one.