Raw Vegetables

[colleen0317 0]

I would like to add raw vegetables to my diet. I'm 3 1/2 months post surgery. I have been eating some cooked veggies without any problems but have some concerns about trying raw.

Does anyone have any advice?

[Pamalamb 72]

I am also at about 3 1/2 months out. I tried some home grown Tomato and cucumber (Yummy!) and had no problem. I cut the skin off the cucumber because I was afraid it would give me trouble. I had no problems at all. I have also had some watermelon and fresh apple without the peal with no problem. I am still to scared to try salad. Good Luck!

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

At 3 months our NUT told us to start trying veggies/salads. I found we tolerated salads and coleslaw very well. I can eat raw cucumbers, Tomato, zucchini, scallions, bell pepper and celery. I won't eat carrots except to nibble slowly or steam them. Other foods such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, I steam. One of my favorite veggies is fresh green Beans (about 2 cups, tossed with 1 TBSP. of EVOO, sea salt and pepper, and baked about 20 minutes on a baking sheet at 400 degrees. They start to brown and take them out. They are tasty. I even like them cold from the fridge as a snack. Good luck!