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Hello! Im looking for some advice, or maybe something to look forward to. I'm 5 days post op and just started full liquids. I still don't feel hungry and have been doing really well-haven't needed pain or nausea medicine for a few days now. I know I'm still a long way off from eating whole foods, but I was wondering when everyone started incorporating fruits and veggies into their diets? My parents have a huge garden full of beautiful vegetables like broccoli, string Beans, tomatoes, and beets. Plus, I live in Amish country so soon all the fresh fruits will be in. That's one of the best parts of summer-all the fresh and affordable produce. I'm wondering if it's a matter of what my new stomach can handle (perhaps puréed fruits and veggies?) or if I should wait until a certain stage? Thanks in advance!

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Most surgeons have an eating plan.... Clear Liquids then full liquids then mushy food...gently working up to solid. Veggies are part of that progression. At 2.5 years out I mostly eat Protein, veggies and berries to maintain....so very important just don't rush it. Quanties should be tiny at first too.

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My doctor said at 3 months out I can add very small portions of fruit and vegs. They want you to get mostly Protein in.

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I am now 6weeks out and at 5 weeks I was given my new diet plan which includes fresh fruit and veggies. Of coarse u do protien first so there really is no room for them unless u eat them as one of ur meals. I have on occasion because the cool refreshing feeling of fruit is nice on these hot days.

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