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I'm only 5.5 weeks out so I'm not eating fruits and veggies yet, but I was wondering if they'll ever be a big part of my diet again. I started a diet in May and lost 50lbs and had surgery Oct 5 and have lost about 46lbs. Veggies, fruit, nuts and lean meats were all I ate. I've been craving veggies for weeks now. Just seeing them in my kitchen makes me salivate.

I know it's really important to get the Protein in, and since the pouch is so small it's important to get the protein part first than focus on the other things.

Will I ever be able to enjoy my roasted veggies, carrots and hummus, bean salad, or tomatoes again?!

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Absolutely. As time goes on, you'll heal up and your capacity will increase a bit. I think I slowly started introducing fruits and veggies around 6 months out. After my Protein, I would have room for maybe one or 2 bites of a green veggie. I also would only eat low sugar fruits, like berries, during the weight loss phase, and usually would add them to some kind of protein like Greek Yogurt, cottage cheese or Protein Shakes.

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I am 3 years out from my RNY and I still don't have much room for veggies or fruit. I can eat a banana once and awhile. But by the time I eat my Protein I'm full. I did have some sliced tomatoes and 1/2 ear of corn this past summer. I ate just those. I was like I am not going thru another season without eating some. LOL Once and awhile I will just have a small bit of Beans and then eat some veggies but not often.

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@@mandapanda112200

It can really depend from person to person and also how much Protein you are eating in the meal.

If I eat 2oz of chicken or fish I can get 3 or 4 bites of veg in, if its 3oz of chicken or fish then less veg.

I have only recently added fruit to my meals/snacks but tend to have lower carb ones like raspberries and blackberries. I tried a small banana last month (although they are carb heavy), I really fancied one but two small bites in and I couldn't eat anymore.

You might find your tastes have changed too :)

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