Lemon juice allowed?

[lyndynojo 140]

I love crushed ice with lemon squeezed over it. I'm 2 wks post op and wonder if this is ok to eat. Nothing in my drs list about this.

[Jinjin 21]

Yum- I would like to know too? I've been doing crushed Ice since surgery 6/27. CANT GET ENOUGH : ) lemon would be delicous

[lyndynojo 140]

I love it with a little salt and just eat with a spoon. I use one of those sno cone ice shavers from wal mart.

[SleeveGirl-TX 183]

I don't see any reason why not (I really love lemon juice too, but haven't tried it). I mean, the stomach acid is much stronger than lemon juice acid. It might make your reflux act up. Try it and let us know how it goes

In other words...you first. LOL

[Disney 20]

I asked my surgeon about lemonade when I was still on liquids only and he said it is a bit strong while your tummy is trying to heal but later on, it's fine.

[lifechanges 3]

Mine said lemon artificial was fine to have. Enjoy!

[Adri 40]

I have a lemon tree. So I've been drinking (splenda) lemonade since I started soft foods (week 5). I had no problem, but I must tell you I was already taking Prilosec prior to this. So far I feel just fine and it is really helping me get my Water in.

[Jinjin 21]

LUCKY ; ) A LEMON TREE! awesome. Yeah im gonna wait until week 5 or 6. Im 11 days post op. There is so much you can do with different ideas etc its great on this sight!

[ybnormal 21]

omg my teeth hurt just thinking about this and then my mouth watered thinking about tasting lemon....eeek! Y'all are braver than I am LOL

Renee`

[lyndynojo 140]

One word YUMMY. Didn't hurt my stomach at all and was deliciously refreshing. And I got a cup of my fluids in. Lol

[Kerley5 2]

I am 4 weeks post op and I have been vomiting and have major acid reflux. I read about the lemon pre-op and post op but with this much nausea and reflux I am scared. Any body suffer with the same issues? Nothing is helping.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

First 2 weeks no. After that as tolerated. If you have issues with reflux no because the acidity of the citrus can be a trigger.

[Kerley5 2]

Thanks for the reply. The nausea and vomiting are keeping me from eating anything. I had a hiatial hernia removed at the same time as the sleeve. I just want to feel "normal". The nausea is affecting everything. Help

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

@@Kerley5 - Have you spoken with your doctor about the nausea? If it's that bad they may be able to prescribe an anti-nausea med for you. Ask them in something like peppermint or ginger tea would be aceptable.

[Ray92 91]

My surgeon told me no citrus for 35 days as it can be harsh on the stomach and because of acidity. I think he is being very cautious about it which is good!!