Strangefruit 179 Posted December 3, 2012 I am six weeks post op... I am looking for a low carb snack AND I have been craving cucumbers... Is there any reason I should not eat them? My doc is super strict - he only allows fish and eggs and I am SICK of fish and eggs... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kivtuar 59 Posted December 3, 2012 I was told no raw veg for something like 6 months. It is too hard and can cause a leak. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strangefruit 179 Posted December 3, 2012 Dang. But thanks... I needed to know if there was a reason. I guess I will wait. :-( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geno5150 168 Posted December 3, 2012 I would listen to what your doctor says instead of asking relative stangers on the Internet for advice on your medical care. I was also very sick of my limited food choices, but I was much more sick of being a gigantic fatso, so it was a reasonable price to pay for a lifetime of poor choices in my case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strangefruit 179 Posted December 3, 2012 "I would listen to what your doctor says instead of asking relative stangers on the Internet for advice on your medical care" I hear what you are saying, but I like to ask others because my doctor (the only one covered by my insurance) is not at ALL approachable and answers very few questions, and those he does with attitude. He prides himself in being "tough" and has a, "because I said so..." approach. I am not four, and am much more compliant when I understand the reasons behind the directions.... I have found this board invaluable for getting insight to how OTHER doctors relate to their patients. My doctor has the bedside manner of Dr. Gregory House. He may be a good surgeon, but he is not a kind man. 1 Skinnypie reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kalimomof3 613 Posted December 4, 2012 Cucumbers are known to cause gas so you may not want to eat them for that reason alone.Not too mention your sleeve is probably still too new for ruffage.Idk it might be just me but I avoid gas causes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeauxForIt 659 Posted December 5, 2012 I'm 7 weeks out and I've been eating cucumbers without issue for about a week and a 1/2! I eat them with just salt and pepper or marinated in low fat Italian dressing and chew like hell. It's been a really good snack for me. 2 amaggie and Strangefruit reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites