I am 17 years post op. I have lost 150 lbs, kept 100 off. My question is: does anyone have any issues digesting fresh leafy veggies? I cannot seem to digest fresh spinach, lettuce etc. Seems to go right through me very quickly.

You have done amazing!! 17 Years and still going STRONG!!! KUDOS. I had my RNY 4 and 1/2 years ago. I'm still amazed and in AWE at how I have kept it off. I'm also 5.4 and I lost down to 117#'s within 6 months. But I was very sick with Strictures. I now weigh between 125-130. I also live in Oregon. Where do you live? I live in Roseburg, Oregon. Its nice to see fellow Oregonian's

Edited January 22, 20188 yr by shedo82773
I had a hard time with lettuce for a long time. Now it doesn't make me sick to my tummy

Hi there! I live in Hillsboro. I was very sick after surgery as well. Mostly due to collapsed lungs. Was in Respiratory ICU for a week. I don't regret my surgery though, although I know my pouch has expanded since I can eat quite a bit. I am at 200lbs right now and just joined the gym - I really want to drop another 50lbs. Send me a friend request on Facebook and I would be happy to become FB friends! It's Cindy Kyser. Hope to hear from you soon!

I am 17 years post op. I have lost 150 lbs, kept 100 off. My question is: does anyone have any issues digesting fresh leafy veggies? I cannot seem to digest fresh spinach, lettuce etc. Seems to go right through me very quickly.

Hi Cindy,

Leafy greens will do that to you regardless of if you’ve had WLS (I’m 5 days post op myself). If this is abnormal for you and you still have a gallbladder that could be part of the trouble. Otherwise, there seems to be a near constant recall on leafy greens so maybe you just got a bad batch. Good luck!

Hi Ya Cindy,

It is great to chat with you. I use to be on Facebook alot!! I mean alot. But...I don't go on as much. It would be great to have you as a pen friend on Facebook. If you would send me a request (I am not great with stuff like that) I will gladly accept you!! There are a few Bariatric support groups that I follow, I will give you my email. scharbroughsherrie@gmail.com. Thank you again

Hey Cindy... I am 13 years out and yes veggies give me a prob... I can only get them in if I use nutrabullet and pulverize then into a smoothie.. very tough eating raw... cooked I am ok.

MaryJo

RNY on 8/2/04

290/130/215 current

I'm 2 weeks post op and have been given the green light for puréed foods. How much should I have? So far I've only allowed myself 1oz as I don't want to overdo it. What's everyone else doing/done? X