When can I eat whole grains again?

[Mimi K]

I am close to 5 weeks post-op and I am curious as to when I will be able to eat whole grain breads, crackers, pasta, brown rice, etc. I am not referring to white breads which I know are off the table. My information has been very vague, only stating no bread, but nothing specific about whole grains.

 

[missyinacage]

That will be up to your team. I believe once I was cleared for full diet, whole grains were allowed. That being said, I could not handle them for months after surgery. They take up space needed to fit in protein.

 

[Suthy]

I was cleared for them when they let me have a full diet. I started with toasting a half piece of 15 grain bread with tuna.

 

[rjbj]

Heh. I never specifically asked. Never specifically went back. Oh well.

 

[Kcuster83]

Every plan is different.
I was allowed to start having carbs again when I got back to my normal diet (6 weeks) but they always stress protein first, then veggies and carbs if wanted.
My plan is very balanced, nothing is off limits. Just get in your protein and fluids.

 

[Mimi K]

Thank you for the responses everyone, this helps!