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Can I eat raw veggies now??? I know to chew chew and chew so if I did this can I eat it.. I hope so ...Also how about fruit??? Do I need to peel the fruit before I eat it?Melissa
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probably the best thing to do is try a little bit and see how you go...i have heard of people having problems with fruit and veggies, but i ate a whole pineapple the day after my op and i was...
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Melissa, everyone is different but I do eat fresh veggies and fruits. I peel most of my fruits because I like them better that way. I would try a few at a time to see how you do and of course, you...
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Melissa,Have lived THIS long since your op without fruit or raw veg? Poor thing!I eat raw carrots quite alot, find they don't get fully digested, but they pass though fine. Fruit is no problem....
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I had problems with seedless grapes last week. They flat out stopped me up. Just a thought.Alison
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As the others have said, everyone is different when it comes to which foods cause problems. Some people can eat anything and never have troubles... some are limited. The only way to find out for sure...
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Hi MelissaAs the others have said - take things steady and try a little at a time. One thing to remember tho' is with Crohns you can get narrowed patches of scar tissue in the small bowel, called...
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As you can see, people are different! As one person has suggested, try a little of one type and see how you go. Just because you have an ostomy it shouldn't exclude you from eating fruit and veg. For...
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Melissa,Like you, I was cautious at first, but soon found that most anything is ok to eat as long as you remember to CHEW well. As others have already stated, try small amounts of new foods and see...
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You are so silly Kevin, Thanks every body for your input. I was just chicken to try it... I have ate an orange, but it didn't look to heathy coming out if u know what I mean.Figured I could just...
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lol.. no problem... the fruit dip is pretty good stuff! And.. just so you know... the dip alone might be considered a diet no-no... but!!!... the fruit dipped in it makes it ok.. right?? right????
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For those who can't eat corn but really have a craving for it sometimes (like me) - I got this tip from a gal who has Crohn's. She gets blockages a lot so her doctor told her how to eat corn on the...
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Melissa, eat whatever you want is my ostomates' creed.After you have healed, you, usually, should be able to eat whatever your heart desires. Introduce new foods, one at a time - and remember, as...
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Hiya Melissa,I only have a little bit to add to all that has been said.I eat whatever I want now and that includes nuts, corn, carrot.............whatever.What I try to be very careful to do tho, is...
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Thanks Guys!!!!! already ate a big salad with NO problem and I had low fat popcorn I do think the popcorn made it a little watery, but other then that It TASTE great!!Melissa
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Melissa.... You may find that popcorn will make your output watery. I usually have some when I want to loosen my output out. I love popcorn and usually have some every other week. That and cracking...
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Melissa,having had my colostomy 3 years i was always afraid to eat things that were or seemed to be hard to digest,but lately i have been eating everything,one exception(corn)but this summer will try...
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i've behaved myself for 1 1/2 yrs on the food issues, no popcorn,and many other things i liked. after reading the posts on this page, i finally tried something i've really missed, baked beans!!!! they...
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I discovered that oranges work as a natural deodorizer and also have the effect of keeping the pouch clean. I eat one a day or at least drink OJ which might be more gentle on your system. Start with...
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