Can I juice veggies and not get sick?

I've never done it, but it might work. You might want to experiment with small amounts of the same veggie just to see what your gut's reaction is to certain foods. But I'd think it would be similar to pureeing them.

I thought of this earlier but still can't get the idea that they won't irritate the intestines. Can you tolerate Ensure? I have been on Ensure lately on a regular basis and to both my GI's and my surprise the bloodwork came all normal (keep your fingers crossed). I was amazed and he told me it was because of Ensure. I literally do not eat any veggies or fruits. Why not give it a try?
Hope you feel better soon:)

I would think that you should be able to handle fruit and veggie juice. A good juicer is going to remove a lot of dry pulp and my understanding was most peoples problems with the fruit and veg was the fiber. I would throw some ginger in your juice to help settle your stomach and add flavor.

Hi,
Juicers vary a lot in design. They do remove most of the insoluble fiber (in the extracted pulp) but not the soluble fiber. Some Crohns people can have trouble with the effects of even soluble fiber, so it is trial and error. Worth trying out though - hope it works for you.
Ensure does not contain lactose, but does have milk protein (caseinate.) While lactose (milk sugar) is the main culprit for irritating Crohns people, a few also react to milk protein (bummer.) Generally it is a very useful addition to the diet for people with limited ability to eat.
good luck.

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Firecracker - have you tried having a salad with greens other than lettuce? I love bok choy, baby spinach and kale.

I appreciate all the comments.
To firecracker: It's funny, of all the things I have given up the one I miss most is salad. Not ice cream, not milk. But salad. If I had to be specific I would say a ceaser salad from Outback Steakhouse (they have the best croutons!) But between the lettuce and the creamy salad dressing I might as well just kill myself first :) I do use spinach to replace lettuce when I really want a salad, it doesn't really taste the same, but it is edible!
To Honiespot: I hate that I can eat unhealthy things all day long but get sick the minute I eat something healthy. When I go in sick the dr always asks "have you had any sudden weight lose?" I always wish I could say yes, but usually it's only a few pounds. Of course I don't allow myself to get really sick before I go in because I can't afford to not be able to function (I'm a stay at home mom with a high energy (over the top) two year old that I have to be able to keep up with.
I will keep everyone posted on how it goes. I was going to try it this weekend, that way if I got sick my hubby would be home to help with the kids, but with Easter I'm not sure what to do. I may wait and try next week. I'm nervous, but hopeful!