Hi all. I am 3 weeks post op. I have had some difficulties but I think I am getting better. Is it safe to have lemon at this time. I feel when I feel sick or just need something else. I suck on a lemon and it helps. Just wanted to make sure it's ok.

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My nurse actually told me to suck on a lemon.. I haven't needed too, but I enjoy eating lemons to began with...

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Hi, I asked my dr. about lemon and citrus today. She told me not for 6 months. Lemon juice diluted with Water was okay but not straight juice. I had my sleeve on 12/13/16 .

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My surgeon was really nervous about letting me even cook with lemon. He finally said I could when I hit the stage where I could have fish because I begged. Even then he said just a little. I haven't had any issues with it though.

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My surgeon was really nervous about letting me even cook with lemon. He finally said I could when I hit the stage where I could have fish because I begged. Even then he said just a little. I haven't had any issues with it though.

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What is the issue with lemons after surgery?

I have no idea??...

I haven't heard anything bad about them and why it wouldn't be ok.

I squeeze lemon on avocado and tuna all the time from 3 weeks post op

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Hi all. I got sleeved 1/6/17.

On my food list from Nut. is TRUE LEMON. I already used it prior 2 WLS, been using it in my tea since day2 post op. No issues. Actually tea was my very first meal post op. Its dehydrated powdered lemon, sold at spmkt in a shaker in seasonings isle or packets where crystal lite is. Also comes True Lime. Both are great. Give it a try. Good luck. Feel better.

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I imagine the problem is acidity. Likely for the esophagus, rather than the stomach (stomach acid is more potent than lemons!). Just a guess...

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@@ez123 I guess the acidity of it is the issue. But he's nervous to let me cook with spices too.