HI! So my nutritionist told us in a group meeting to stay away from cauliflower and broccoli because it is gassy. I love cauliflower and being in my puree stage would love to have some. Has anyone had experiences eating cauliflower or broccoli in the pureed stage? I know I should follow what the NUT says but she also said something that was different than what my surgeon had said so I'm not sure??

I did a pureed cauliflower soup that was delicious! Didn't have any problems.

I did cauli and broccoli from day 1 with pureed soups...then they were my first veggies (cooked very well though). Now I eat them barely blanched, sauteed, roasted, every way except overcooked!

And I am fond of one of their cabbage family cousins, Brussels Sprouts. Put some Kens Steakhouse diet Vadalia onion dressing,one ,to,one and half T, so cold cold.

1 hour ago, likehasjustbegun said:

HI! So my nutritionist told us in a group meeting to stay away from cauliflower and broccoli because it is gassy. I love cauliflower and being in my puree stage would love to have some. Has anyone had experiences eating cauliflower or broccoli in the pureed stage? I know I should follow what the NUT says but she also said something that was different than what my surgeon had said so I'm not sure??

If there is conflicting info within your team challenge it. Get clarity. Immediately.

@likehasjustbegun If you like cauliflower, I think it's more important for you to have it, particularly since you are craving it. Why deprive yourself of something that is healthy? The important thing is that you are eating it according to your stage (pureed).

I believe that your dietitian's recommendation is based on the idea that some people have a problem with cruciferous vegetables so they make a blanket recommendation to avoid all vegetables in this family (cabbage, collard greens, kale, Brussels sprouts, kohlrabi, broccoli, and cauliflower).

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I am post-op. I barely get 250 calories a day, very little protein, fluid intake way below optimal. I think it's great that you are doing so well. If after trying cauliflower and only if it is uncomfortable to eat, would I eliminate it from my diet.

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6 hours ago, likehasjustbegun said:

So my nutritionist told us in a group meeting to stay away from cauliflower and broccoli because it is gassy.

I'm sorry, but this makes no sense to me. I'm not sure why gassiness would make a food off limits?

On 08/15/2018 at 16:14, likehasjustbegun said:

HI! So my nutritionist told us in a group meeting to stay away from cauliflower and broccoli because it is gassy. I love cauliflower and being in my puree stage would love to have some. Has anyone had experiences eating cauliflower or broccoli in the pureed stage? I know I should follow what the NUT says but she also said something that was different than what my surgeon had said so I'm not sure??

I was told to avoid fibrous veggies until the last phase. No particular reason why, but I imagine that it has to do with gas and digest ability.

08/15/2018 10:16 PM, sillykitty said:

I'm sorry, but this makes no sense to me. I'm not sure why gassiness would make a food off limits?

I’m guessing because gassy foods can cause discomfort or perhaps strain on the staple line. I don’t think gas alone would cause a leak but I think it’s safe to assume, better be safe than sorry during the initial healing process.

Just now, AshAsh1 said:

38 minutes ago, sillykitty said:

I'm sorry, but this makes no sense to me. I'm not sure why gassiness would make a food off limits?

I’m guessing because gassy foods can cause discomfort or perhaps stain on the staple line. I don’t think gas alone would cause a leak but I think it’s safe to assume, better be safe than sorry during the initial healing process.

But gas is caused by your body being unable to digest raffinose, and your gut bacteria fermenting it. That happens in your large intestine. The average small intestine is 20 ft long, so even after RNY that is such a significant distance, it couldn't affect a staple line.

Just my opinion, but it seems like NUTS don't always have strong reasoning for some of the instructions they give.

Something,like " my instructor said so, I always do and advise that way!"

I have been eating broccoli without issue. 7 weeks post op.

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I’ve been eating really soft broccoli and cauliflower since about 3 weeks post op. I’m about 2 months post op now and eating them uncooked too. Have had no problems. My NUT says it’s ok.