The Rules - Vsg Vs Lapband

[cmf1267 27]

O.K. so I've been watching banded Wendy on YouTube and she read the rules for lapband surgery patients and I'm wondering if this one rule is the same for lapband and VSG.

She said you had to avoid vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower & brussel sprouts. So if I have to do it, I will, but I do really like all three. So I was wondering if that was also a rule for VSG patients?

Thanks.

[soccermomx2 111]

I haven't heard that you have to avoid them but they can cause gas. There are many recipes in the recipe forum that include broccoli and cauliflower.

I'm almost a month out so will find out Tuesday from my NUT when I can venture into the wide world of veggies!!

[Mz_Elle 23]

I agree. You can eat all three, but they do cause a lot of gas. If you're sensitive to that, then I would agree you should shy away from them for a while. I love cabbage and I'm almost 6 weeks. I had some last week. Chopped really fine and I didn't have any discomfort. In the early stages though, I would agree with Wendy on Youtube and stay clear until you know how your body will react.

Nothing's really off limits as long as you can tolerate it as far as foods go once you're on full regular foods.

[cmf1267 27]

I think it is because their stoma usually has a hard time tolerating very fibrous veggies. Glad I'm not getting the lapband!!