I love pickles. Love them! To me they are not a garnish but a side dish. I know that my tastes may change after surgery but where exactly do my beloved pickles come in? They are one of my favorite grabs when I want something crunchy or briney or puckery. I will also tuck a sandwich slice into a low carb tortilla with some turkey and vege cream cheese.

Who is still loving pickles and when could you tolerate them? Thanks so much!!

I just came from the store and I couldn't find any of the sugar-free bread and butter pickles, gosh darnit! But my baby dills were on sale so I stocked up.

I love pickles! They’re about as devoid of nutrition as it gets (a little salt with your acid, anyone?), but they’re awfully good! I love them plain, in egg white salad, dill pickles, sugar-free sweet pickles, in salads (sorry, I love Subway salads with pickle slices), and pretty much any time.

I could eat them pretty soon after surgery, but that’s because I just had the lap-band. Maybe a month or so post-op? It’s been a while.

Do you guys eat the skin of the pickle? I had gastric bypass 10/7 I had a pickle the other day didn't chance the skin.

Do you guys eat the skin of the pickle? I had gastric bypass 10/7 I had a pickle the other day didn't chance the skin.

I'm still prep but I intend to eat the skins or I won't be able to have my baby dills. Mmmm. I hope I can tolerate them.

I ate at least 2 jars a week Mt olive Kosher Dills. I absolutely loved pickles. Got one 2 days ago first time since WLS I gagged as soon as I stuck it in my mouth I couldnt bring myself to chew it. It kinda bummed me out. My tastes have sure changed

I love pickles too and stare at the jar in my fridge daily thinking I can't wait to have them again. I have another week before Im on soft foods and I almost gave in last night. I've also craved some green olives. Why do we have to wait so long to have raw fruits and veggies? The acid or sugar in them??

I love pickles too and stare at the jar in my fridge daily thinking I can't wait to have them again. I have another week before Im on soft foods and I almost gave in last night. I've also craved some green olives. Why do we have to wait so long to have raw fruits and veggies? The acid or sugar in them??

Early in the process (weeks after surgery) it's primarily about texture. Raw fruits and vegetables are hard, rough, jagged, and just generally hard to digest. We are on liquids and soft foods so we can heal from major surgery. Don't rush it. You will get to eat raw fruits and vegetables eventually. You need to give your digestive tract time to heal.

I've read a lot of posts on here and I can honestly say I have not strayed from my post op diet at all. I fight every urge, craving, past time etc b/c I have one chance to do this right and get the most out of it. You're right. All the things I'm looking forward to again will be worth the wait and give me a greater appreciation for food instead of overindulging in it. Patience, grasshopper!

Just had my first gherkin today. My tummy was doing happy dance after that. Never was a fan of pickles prior to surgery. Taste buds are changing after surgery.