So I have been pushing Protein so much now I want to add some vegetables. So far I have eaten only mushrooms and can tolerate them. I want to try brussel sprouts, asparagus and cauliflower. I used to like grains like rice, but I have heard that after surgery eating things with Fiber could cause an intestinal blockage. So I would like to know what vegetables are everyone eating out there and if any gave you problems and if you could eat rice without any issues?

I'm 3 weeks out. Never been a rice person but I did have quinoa and couscous and I was fine. had them in a thick soup.

Isopure makes a protein water that is 40g, that's what I use.

I love sushi too but I think I will skip the rice part of it . I am not remotely interested in being a vegetarian I cant stand kale or quinoa. I prefer the Pure Protein chocolate shakes first thing in the morning. 35 grams of protein. My NUT told me to avoid the whey protein so I don't bother with it. I don't like anything raw and since my stomach is still suffering with this reflux, I wont risk it with raw food. I will be trying asparagus and cauliflower today so I will see how it goes.

My NUT told me to avoid the whey protein so I don't bother with it.

Not sure why your nut would tell you to stay away from whey. It's only the most complete and fastest absorbed form of protein out there. It's better and easier absorbed than milk concentrate, casein, beef, fish, chicken, eggs, and any plant-based protein, including soy. Did she say why?

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As for vegetables-at 4 weeks i could do really soft cauliflower. Then I tried broccoli which tasted SO AMAZING, I had a second bite(s), maybe 2 small florets and it all came back up immediately. I think if I'd kept to just a few florets to begin with I would have been fine.

At 6 weeks I can eat 1/4 cup over steamed broccoli and it is so good. I also eat my protein earlier just because eating a mushed vegetable is such a treat! (Can't believe I'm writing that.) I can't wait for some raw vegetables but I'm told I am a long way out from doing that, a month or more before I'll try it.

FYI-I use one of those microwave ceramic cookers. It's small and is perfect for just a few steamed vegetables and chicken is very moist in it.

The Protein powder and shakes I drink are working for me so I will stick with those. Clearly everyone has been advised differently and that's understandable. Tried cauliflower just a small amount and it was fine nothing came back up. I still wont eat any veggies raw though.

I was able to eat raw veg by 6 weeks. I started slow, a little romaine or fresh spinach with some egg salad. I missed salads and even though I eat much smaller ones than I previously did, I now have them several times a week. I have been fortunate enough not to have had any problems with any foods so far.

Does not make sense that rice would cause intestinal blockage. What I think it is it takes up too much room for the nutritional value. BTW, for the 10 years with a lapband, a spoonful of rice would make me vomit, even when I had no Fluid. Never had a problem with sleeve - I simply choose to minimize it for carb reasons.

I am unclear how far out you are, but just slowly, gently start adding veggies. Cooked ones are easier to digest so that might be a good place to start. My main dietary focus was during weight loss phase, and remains even now - Protein and veggies... with anything else AFTER that.

@CowgirlJane I may not have been clear on what I meant. Because we can have problems with constipation after this surgery I was told to be careful eating anything with Fiber cause if I have constipation then fiber could cause a blockage. Rice was always like fiber for me before even though I like it I think it will be too thick to eat. I am 9 weeks post op so far I can eat Bok Choy in Soup, cauliflower, shallots, artichoke hearts and mushrooms.

Almost 4 weeks post op. This week I've been craving celery with peanut butter but I don't have any celery. I'm going to buy some when I go grocery shopping later in the week

I can eat rice without a problem. Not a whole lot of it but several bites here and there is fine. Vegetables no issue either. For some reason salad doesn't sit as well as cooked vegetables. Since getting the sleeve I've developed a taste for things I never really liked before. Asparagus is now my favorite. Brussel sprouts etc. I love em. Corn tends to be too filling so I only have a couple of bites. The only thing that ever really expands inside my stomach is soft bread.

By no means am I criticizing anyone but I notice some of the foods that are being added back to some peoples diet are basic diet No-no°s. At such a early stage of post op honeymoon. I say this because I myself wish I ramped up my weight loss during that time because it really does slow down. The only thing that keeps me going are the good habits I have incorporated. So just a reminder that corn, rice, bread etc...need I say more?

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Fiber typically doesn't cause constipation. It actually helps with BM's. Fiber is what constipation aides like ducolax and benefiber are made of. Getting it from veg just means you may not need to use those things. Raw veg may be challenging for dome because the body has to break them and that may be difficult if you are used to eating a lot of raw veg or have a still healing belly. Fiber and plenty of fluids is actually a good way to not get constipated.

As soon as I could eat purees, I started with steamed veggies like green Beans and carrots. I love cauliflower and broccoli, but could not tolerate them or any raw fruit or veggie until six months, including salad greens. I could eat tpmatoes early on. Potatoes are still hard to tolerate at 14 months. Even a small amount just sits like a brick. Miss Tummy punishes me for hours when I eat starchy foods like bread, rice, noodles, crackers, etc.. My favorite fruit is banana, but I can only tolerate a couple of bites. I can enjoy berries and apples frequently. 1/2 an apple a day helps prevent constipation.

well i made Briam today.. thats a traditional greek roasted vegetable dish.. so easy to make - this will make enough for a fair few days and if you have a family, they will love this too! might give you an idea of what type of vegies suit sleevers .. nb you can put as many or as little vegies in, its basically whatever is in season for you at the time (generally cheaper that way).

zucchinis x3

carrots x3

eggplant x1

pumpkin x 1/4

potatoes x4

onion x2

red bell pepper x 1

yellow bell pepper x1

tomatoes x6

mushrooms x1 punnet

garlic cloves x5

parsley x bunch

basil x bunch

salt / pepper

olive oil

slice up all the vegies same size (leave mushrooms whole if you want),,, if you have a food processor this would be preferable way to cut up the vegies!

finely chop garlic, parsley and basil

place vegies in a large bowl and give them a good mix, add garlic, basil and parsley and salt and pepper, then place all the vegies in a deep oven tray / dish.

Lightly pour over olive oil and then place in the oven for 1 hour. Take out veggies from oven and mix them up, if the tray is a bit dry add a bit more olive oil and place back in the oven for a further 30 minutes.

Cook at 200 degrees Celcius/392 farenheit for fan forced ovens OR 220 degrees Celcsius /428 farenheit for normal ovens without fan force.

enjoy!