I will be starting my pre-op liquid diet on Wed. I know I will be on liquids and soft foods for quite some time from then on.

I am curious how long after surgery you were cleared to eat or able to tolerate raw vegetables? I'm just not a huge fan of cooked/steamed veggies. Of course I will make it work if I have to, but would like to hear experiences. Thanks!

I was cleared for raw veg and any regular food at 4 weeks.

6 weeks for me. I never really ate veggies in any numbers until after 6 months just because eating Protein first, I had no room for them. Even now eating protein first, I don't have room for them, so I usually have my veggies as my afternoon snack.

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I hate cooked veggies too for the most part. I do love roasted and grilled veggies.

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I was on liquids for 2 weeks post op then given the go to try any new foods as my body accepted.

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I don't think I get raw veggies until 8 weeks.

My plan didn't allow raw veggies until 6 months out.

2 months until raw veggie, nuts, seeds or popcorn were allowed by my bariatric team.

I am almost two years out. I nibble on raw veggies at parties etc but do not fix them for myself. My restriction does not accommodate roughage well. I still concentrate of protein and maybe a few bites of soft cooked veggies. Just works best for me.

Talk to your nutritionist about what your plan allows

Talk to your nutritionist about what your plan allows

Yeah, my nutritionist is pretty much useless other than telling me what supplements to buy and giving me a piece of paper with a list of clear liquids that I can have during my pre-op. She was actually yawning (like 5 times) during my consultation. It was very awkward. Luckily, I love my surgeon and coordinator.