Cucumber???

TrishwantstoLive
on 1/15/13 4:57 am - Ennismore, Canada

I have heard from a few people that cucumber is allowed while on OPTIFAST. Is this true?

Referral: August/2011 Nutrition Class: April 3rd/2012 TWH
Orientation: Jan/11/2012 at TWH Nutrition Assesment: May 15th/2012
Social Worker: March 6th/2012 at TWH Psychologist: May15th/2012
Nurse Practioner: April 3rd/2012 TWH Meeting with Sleep Dr: June 19th/2012
Meeting w Surgeon: Oct 12th/2012 Surgery Date: February 27th/2013

dna
on 1/15/13 5:01 am - Canada

TWH says NO. No veggie at all. :(

Not sure about other programs.

HTH,

Amy

Referral: August 2011 Information session: November 2011
Nut/Psych/SW: Spring 2012 Surgeon Meet: July 6, 2012 Surgery: August 30, 2012

kerlanny
on 1/15/13 5:04 am - Canada

RNY on 01/29/13

I'm allowed cucumber, celery, lettuce, peppers and broccoli...

I was thinking about using some broth and trying out a broccoli soup. I find the cucumber make me feel gassy and crampy. Possibly because I'm pretty empty.

I only have 13 days left with the OPTIFAST! I'm getting excited

Good Luck

On my journey to rescue the healthy and confident me that is hidden within!

kerlanny
on 1/15/13 5:08 am - Canada

RNY on 01/29/13

I'm going through HRRH if that helps...

Good luck

On my journey to rescue the healthy and confident me that is hidden within!

ShallowGirl
on 1/15/13 5:36 am - Richmond Hill, Canada

RNY on 06/22/12

I did HRRH. You can call them and check. I think they allow up to 2 cups a day of certain vegetables, including cucumber without skin.

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MadMax1010
on 1/15/13 6:27 am - Collingwood, Canada

RNY on 02/06/13

I just picked up my opti fast today along with the information sheet for HRRH and yes you are allowed cucumber, in fact green veggies in general seem to be ok. up to 2 cups a day.

mermaidz
on 1/15/13 11:53 am - Brampton, Canada

Try sauteeing the veggies in broth with garlic etc.. I used to really look forward to that one cup at dinner time.

Growing old is mandatory. Growing up is optional.

(deactivated member)
on 1/15/13 6:31 am - Bumfuknowhere, Canada

HRRH and St. Joe's Toronto are the only 2 hospitals that allow it. Since you are with TWH, you wouldn't be allowed any.

TrishwantstoLive
on 1/15/13 7:14 am - Ennismore, Canada

How come one hospital allow's it and the other doesn't? Shouldn't they be consistent?

Referral: August/2011 Nutrition Class: April 3rd/2012 TWH
Orientation: Jan/11/2012 at TWH Nutrition Assesment: May 15th/2012
Social Worker: March 6th/2012 at TWH Psychologist: May15th/2012
Nurse Practioner: April 3rd/2012 TWH Meeting with Sleep Dr: June 19th/2012
Meeting w Surgeon: Oct 12th/2012 Surgery Date: February 27th/2013

JJ_
on 1/15/13 7:22 am

It would be nice if things were more consistent, but they are not. I am in Ottawa and no veggies either.

Judy

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