AnnMarie1957 42 Posted July 12, 2013 I will be sleeved on the 18th. Eager to move into new model for healthy living. Understand the phased approach to introducing foods to new tummy. For those who are now not restricted, how are you able to enjoy a wide variety of fresh produce? 1 mysleevemylife reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beach Lover 1,084 Posted July 12, 2013 Absolutely!! All will return.........I crave vegetables and have trouble not concentrating on my vegetables before my Protein. Your life will return with a slight adjustment to your portions!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newat52 1,613 Posted July 12, 2013 Fresh fruits and veggies are a part of the eating plan for sure! Fresh, steamed grilled, baked! You name it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AnnMarie1957 42 Posted July 12, 2013 Thanks! That is my biggest concern. I crave fresh fruits and veggies more than anything else now that I've detoxed away from salty/crunchy junk food.< /p> So sad to have waited so long to realize real food tastes so much better than junk. Better late than never. 3 Beach Lover, newat52 and lucy00us reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djbwilson 37 Posted July 12, 2013 I am 4 months out, and was craving crunchy, cool salads.. We can have that, just make sure you get the Protein in first!! For lunch, I just had a half a hamburger patty and a small 6ish bites salad with light ranch..Saving the rest of the salad for a snack this afternoon! (My husband says I'm a cheap date, now!!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AnnMarie1957 42 Posted July 12, 2013 Excellent- thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djbwilson 37 Posted July 12, 2013 PS: I also LOVE celery sticks dipped in pnut butter! Protein and cool crisp crunch..see you can figure out how to have what you love! 1 AnnMarie1957 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mysleevemylife 158 Posted July 12, 2013 I enjoy both fruits & veggies, even those with skins on! I was very happy to discover that I have no issues with any of them that I've tried, including iceburg lettuce. I skin on the apple doesn't bother me either, thank God. I ate Watermelon yesterday for the 1st time since surg. I was suprised at how full I got so quickly while eating it, but I really enjoyed it. It quenched my thirst, too. I'm, personally, not hard on myself with fruit. Some ppl may harp on the sugar, but it's natural sugar & I make sure that I get my Protein in on days when I enjoy fruit. Best wishes to you on your journey!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AnnMarie1957 42 Posted July 12, 2013 Thank you, all! Your experiences are making me feel so much more at ease. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeffA70 200 Posted July 14, 2013 I couldn't wait to eat fruit and veggies. And I'm loving fresh peach season now. Go easy on the skins of fruit at first to see how you tolerate it. I had a horrible experience with apple peel the first time I tried. Some people have issues with lettuce, but I never did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
