Raw veggies... How long after surgery?

[Laughkc11 107]

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!

[Christinamo7 4,041]

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

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

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.< /p>

@@Laughkc11

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

Edited July 9, 2016 by OutsideMatchInside

[pewpewpewpew 83]

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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[chycky 671]

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

[Bufflehead 6,358]

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

[UCLA man 101]

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

[JCP 619]

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.

[Sophie74656 1,572]

Talk to your nutritionist about what your plan allows

[Laughkc11 107]

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.