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Posted 7/3/2011 5:58 PM (GMT 0)
i had J--Pouch surgery #1, 3 weeks ago. I feel great but I am scared to death to eat anything other than white carbs or yogurts, puddings....etc. I am really craving peanut butter sandwich and salad....... Can/Should I try this or am I asking for trouble???!?!?!?
Posted 7/3/2011 7:08 PM (GMT 0)
I would say that a pb sandwich should be fine (as long as it is smooth peanut butter) but I'd wait a few more weeks on the salad.
Posted 7/3/2011 9:55 PM (GMT 0)
I was having veggies as soon as I got home from my first surgery. I just chewed like crazy and peeled whatever I could.
Posted 7/4/2011 12:10 AM (GMT 0)
I agree to use creamy peanut butter at first. If you decide to have a salad, start with a small one, peel off the skin and de-seed cucumbers and tomatoes, chew really well, drink plenty of water, and enjoy! smilewinkgrin
Posted 7/5/2011 2:42 PM (GMT 0)
are tomato seeds really bad? can those little things cause blockage? I'm still avoiding raw veggies at this point. question too, I've read no coconut... does that include fried coconut shrimp or is it raw coconut? If anyone knows?
mom of 1, how r u doing? are you healing well (lol) not to copy the name of this website; hope you are doing ok!!!!
Posted 7/6/2011 8:36 PM (GMT 0)
I was told to avoid dried coconut as it can swell, that was many, many years ago.
Posted 7/7/2011 11:08 AM (GMT 0)
well I tried raspberry preserves with the seeds and that went fine, I'm betting I can handle the tomato seeds if I peel off the skin.
Posted 7/8/2011 12:55 AM (GMT 0)
It seems like it's really individual what each person can eat post surgery. Within a week I was eating cucumber, tomato, onion salad. Now, a month past surgery, I eat whatever I want. I'm a pretty healthy eater, so that means salads, no fried foods really. I eat beans, but they do give me gas, so I have to empty my bag more frequently. I just make sure to chew everything really well. I did have fries last night for the first time, and I did notice a lot of liquidy output today...so maybe the grease bothered me???

I did introduce foods one at a time during that first week as well. The only food I haven't done is raw cabbage and lentils (only because both gave me TONS of gas before my surgery.

I think PB will be fine! Good luck!
Posted 7/8/2011 2:22 AM (GMT 0)
I didn't eat the foods that they tell you to avoid for the first 8 weeks after surgery. Then I slowly started to add things a little bit at a time and chew them really well. I have not found anything I can't eat yet, though I have avoided tough raw veggies like carrots and broccoli. I ate my first salad around 2.5 months. I started with just a few lettuce leaves and now can eat one cereal bowl size with cucumbers, tomatoes, green or yellow peppers and black olives. Haven't gotten brave with raw mushrooms yet, but I eat the canned ones no problem.

Within a week of surgery I was eating canned veggies though like carrots and green beans. Had no problem with those since they are mushy. I also ate roast beef even though it is considered a "stringy"meat. I made it in the crock pot, so it was melt-in-your-mouth tender. I also had pizza quite a bit right after surgery, just with cheese and pepperoni instead of veggies. I ate A LOT of peanut butter... the creamy variety. Also lots of eggs prepared in all the different ways. Again, chewing everything until it was almost a liquid consistency.

Just be patient. You will be able to try more foods in a couple of months.
Posted 7/8/2011 2:48 AM (GMT 0)
I heard peanut butter is a thickener type food, but I'm allergic to it so I never eat it. Just what I heard. I have an ileostomy. I know what you mean about the carbs being easy to digest and sugary stuff too. I've gained a TON of weight since my ileo. I had to gain back about 20 lbs but then I gained 15 more on top of that. Rosemary
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