Lap Band Friendly Veggies?

[Silvermystique 1]

OK, I've been doing well so far, I know mostly what I can and can't eat. I know I can't eat really greasy stuff, nor can I have fibrous foods, they get stuck. I'm trying to find more fruits and veggies I can eat, but I don't wanna go through the whole list, and end up getting stuck more than usual. So does anyone know which fruits and veggies aren't fibrous? I know I'm safe with corn, potatos, tomatos, peas, onions, peppers, strawberries, bananas, cooked apples, tangelos, mandarians, and cooked carrots. The ones I can't have are lettuce of any type, raw apples, broccoli, spinach, celery, and asparagus.

[Diva Down 26]

I haven't had any problem with veggies except celery raw.... I have to chew chew chew... I love my spinach salads... I'd go crazy with out them!! Wished I could be more help. Good luck!!

5/28/12 pre-op diet started (217lbs) 6/14/12 Surgery 1.8cc added to 10cc band (205lbs). 7/17/12 1st fill (194lbs). 7/24/12 (191lbs)

[Mjv013 67]

I like squash and zucchini. Especially spaghetti squash! I love cherries, watermelon, grapes, peeled apples and kiwi. I also love green Beans and cooked spinach. I like most veggies cooked. Im really not a raw veggie eater but I do like carrots and grape tomatoes. Good luck finding some you like and work!!

[TKW 501]

Haven't had a problem with any. I know a lot of people have trouble with lettuce, but I eat it almost daily.

[bamakaren 14]

i have problems with lettuce, grapes, and watermelon, however i can eat raw spinach and cantelope.

[donna12 742]

I have 4.5cc's in band so far and I haven't had any probs with any veggies or salads but grant you I haven't had all that you listed and I cook all of mine. I'd die without salads but as I get more in my band I may be restricted so much that I can't eat them...we'll see. Good luck.

[elcee 3,341]

Now you list corn as a safe veggie and I know that gives a lot of people trouble. It is very fibrous. Which basically means that you have to figure these things out for yourself as what works for someone else may not work for you and vice versa.

[kll724 3,055]

I can eat broccoli crowns, very tender, and I can,also, eat asparagus tips. Just remember to chew well and only the crowns will do for me! Best wishes, Karen

PS: I can't eat much salad, most lettuce gets caught!

[judych 225]

OK, I've been doing well so far, I know mostly what I can and can't eat. I know I can't eat really greasy stuff, nor can I have fibrous foods, they get stuck. I'm trying to find more fruits and veggies I can eat, but I don't wanna go through the whole list, and end up getting stuck more than usual. So does anyone know which fruits and veggies aren't fibrous? I know I'm safe with corn, potatos, tomatos, peas, onions, peppers, strawberries, bananas, cooked apples, tangelos, mandarians, and cooked carrots. The ones I can't have are lettuce of any type, raw apples, broccoli, spinach, celery, and asparagus.

i havent tried any other fruits apart from raspberries and bananas. Bananas didnt go down so well but the berries are great. I can eat lettuce, proccoli, spinach and asparagus though. How long is it since you were banded and how much restriction do you have now? i was banded in march and have 3 1/2 ccs in the band.

[zubie1eye2 2]

Trial and error, unfortunately.

I went through a period where my band was too tight for lettuce. I nixed that. Defeats the purpose.

I do have trouble with a good amount of fruits and veggies. My solvent has literally been to eat very small amounts, frequently. IE i can eat grapes... but only like 6-10 at a time. Same goes for green Beans, etc. If I have trouble with something (veggies) made one way, I'll try them another way. Most of the time I can figure out a way to make them easier to get down.

[LBSept09 33]

Freshly banned you have room for many veggies?

I can only have a couple of spoonfuls of veggies if I plan To get all my Protein in and stay at a cup of food.

I was told no lettuce because it gets stuck and iceberg does not have an nutritional value.