Seeds and fresh fruit

[Jma32 7]

How long after surgery did u eat fruit and veggies with seeds and peels? My doctor said to avoid them first few weeks post op and raw veggies until 6 months but did specify on specific time for seeds and certain foods like apples or grapes plums...also broccoli or eggplant or squash if its cooked.I'm about 5 weeks post op. thanks for anyone who replies!

[jensjoy28 351]

Mine was 3 months for any seeds or fruit with membranes (so, if I was going to have grapefruit or orange, I had to cut them so I just for the fruit premiums, like when they serve fruit on a salad in a restaurant)

As far as cooked veggies, those were on the soft good portion of my post-op diet, so at 4 weeks

[A_New_Lily 39]

I'm 3 weeks out and i'd really like some damn watermelon...

[jmacvgs 23]

I'm 3 weeks out and i'd really like some damn watermelon...

I specifically asked my NUT about watermelon. She encouraged it, especially early on (1-4 weeks out) because it has so much Water in it, it's soft but allows you to 'chew' which a lot of patients miss doing. Obviously, don't eat the seeds. lol

[NMJG 1,266]

I was sleeved August 12. At 3 weeks I was allowed soft foods, including soft cooked veggies, and I've eaten them with no problem. Seeds and peels were a no no during this period. When I get to 4 weeks the dr said I could try anything, but I'm nervous about seeds and nuts, celery and asparagus - anything fibrous or seedy or hard. I sure don't want a blockage.

[Jma32 7]

I'm the same way so nervous about trying new foods. I have been doing watermelon since week 3.5-4 and it has been fine. Only thing is I limit it the best I can because of the sugar although my nut said its "natural sugar and that's ok". Looking foward to some strawberries and apples....broccoli and asparagus as well. Although I know the Fiber is high in those things so I'm worried! What about nuts anyone eat any peanuts or cashews almonds at all?

[SeaLegs 38]

Is blockage a problem with the sleeve? What happens when you have a blockage? I thought everything went through the pyloric valve as usual...

[NMJG 1,266]

Is blockage a problem with the sleeve? What happens when you have a blockage? I thought everything went through the pyloric valve as usual...

My understanding is that indigestible items can sometimes become stuck and block things going down. You can't eat or drink and it requires surgery to remove it. I'm sure some of the vets on here have a more accurate explanation.