How long was it until you....

[becomingmandikaye 262]

...could eat veggies or fruit in addition to your Protein? I'm 3 weeks post op tomorrow, and 1/4 cup protein is still almost too much food so I never get anything else.

[chycky 671]

I get to start a small amount of select cooked veggies during my next phase --mushy phase aka purée stage -- starting Monday at 3 weeks post op.

[becomingmandikaye 262]

I get to start a small amount of select cooked veggies during my next phase --mushy phase aka purée stage -- starting Monday at 3 weeks post op.

But will you be able to? That's the question I'm asking. I've been cleared for it for a week, and I physically can't do it.

[2goldengirl 2,076]

This is where program recommendations can differ widely. Some focus on Protein alone, others (mine, for example) really encourages the inclusion of veg, fruit, and a few whole grains early on.

I keep my Protein count up by having a Premier Protein each morning, first thing. I was able to begin some veg about week six. Note that I weigh my portions - there are some Proteins that even now (four months), I coiuldn't manage a full 1./4 cup of them. I can handle about 2-2.5 oz of protein at a time.

I get my veg in for Fiber, texture, and Vitamins. Less fruit than veg. My macros re where my surgeon wants them, I'm losing, so I'm happy. Some programs (and the people in them) are vehemently against adding veg/fruit/complex carbs until maintenance. C'est la vie.

[chycky 671]

I get to start a small amount of select cooked veggies during my next phase --mushy phase aka purée stage -- starting Monday at 3 weeks post op.

But will you be able to? That's the question I'm asking. I've been cleared for it for a week, and I physically can't do it.

Sorry I didn't catch that. I have eaten a bite of broccoli and potatoes with no problems. I didn't eat more because not on that stage yet. But I have not really had nausea except for one broth that I think was too fatty.

I guess it can all be individual and you have to keep trying different things if something doesn't work. My nut says that tastes can change and you can dislike something or not tolerate but try again later.

[kmorri 1,689]

I am 7 weeks out and cleared for all foods but rarely am able to eat more than a bite or two of veggies after eating protein......I usually mix fresh strawberries and or blueberries in my Greek yogurt and am able to eat a little fruit that way.

[cindyw41 761]

I still have trouble getting past my Protein and have room to eat anything else. I'm 6 months out.

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[becomingmandikaye 262]

I still have trouble getting past my Protein and have room to eat anything else. I'm 6 months out.

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Thanks! That's the answer I was looking for.

[jccanada 314]

I had bypass on 4-20-16. I eat whatever I want with no issues.

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[Daly 6]

My sleeve was on the 31st of May and on the 1st of July my surgeon told me to eat vegetables and fish. I get nauseas from Protein drinks and very weird now I like to drink grapefruit drinks and lemon drinks, and I love watermelon and peaches.

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[jccanada 314]

Watermelon has seriously become my crack! I have no idea what I will do come winter!

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[Daly 6]

Mines too is so weird, is so refreshing and it fills me up jccanada I understand you, I'm addicted

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[jccanada 314]

It is an excellent way to get in extra fluids. I liked it before but this is completely different. I can seriously just eat it every day and make meals of it. Obviously it doesn't do anything for Protein but sure helps Fluid consumption.

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[pewpewpewpew 83]

2 weeks post op I could add in fruits/veggies

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