Post Op Diet question - vegetarian options

[akemper05]

Are beans and legumes allowed? I want to become vegetarian and these are low fat protein sources.

 

[akemper05]

Very encouraging post Diana, thanks. I have , by personal choice, not eaten meat for a week.

 

[missyinacage]

Off topic but .. Vegan leather is the best marketing campaign ever. Its still Pleather lol

 

[Fosgate]

Beans are fine. As Dianne stated to make sure you wash them and soak them to soften the skin. Makes them easier on digestion and less likely for gas which is very uncomfortable. Green leafy or stringy vegetables run through me faster than I can eat them. (Lettuce, spinach etc) cooked potatoes, carrots, peas, green beans, peppers, onion, garlic, squash, eggplant etc all go through well.

 

[Tinalynn]

I was wondering when it comes to snacking can you snack on to many Bananas or berries or any fruit??

 

[Tinalynn]

can I eat unsalted and unbuttered popcorn??

 

[missyinacage]

OMG I love popcorn!! So, yes. But, I personally would await until you're at least 6 months out. Popcorn is sharp and doesn't digest completely. Those sharp bits that get caught in your teeth could theoretically be a problem until you are fully healed.

My hubs has diverticulitis and cannot eat popcorn, as it causes pain and damage.

 

[Tinalynn]

thank everyone