how long before?????

I know we aren't supposed to eat acidic stuff for a while...but I looked through the book Corinne gave us and I can't see where it says we can start eating tomato based stuff!  I'm just craving a bit of (non-chunky) salsa on some refried beans right now!  MMMMMMM!!    I'm probably still too early right now, but it sure does sound good!  Any ideas?  Thanks for the help!  Ruth

I don't know about that one, Ruth that sounds a little spicy for you new purse.... can you puree some fried hamburg, w/ refried beans and sour cream?

Refried beans are not that acidic.I think I actually added them in before week 4 but would have to double check to make sure.

another couple weeks Ruth and you will be able to have those beans.:-)

Ruth according to my book you can have those refried beans now

I am sure it is different for everyone, but I had a problem with tomatoes until after about 3 months. No problems now! Thank GOD!  I love tomatoes!

Hi  Ruth   I  craved spahetti sauce after my surgery.   So I made  some   and  strained out the meat and ate it.   I also had  tomato juice  it took care of the  wanting of spaghetti sauce. After that I craved  salad for a  couple of weeks.

Corinne's guidelines actually allow us low fat or fat free refried beans on the puree stage....it's the tomato sauce/salsa I'm not sure when we can add!    I might call tomorrow and find out!  I'm just craving something tomato-y!  I'd die for a low sodium V8 right about now!!  I loved those pre-op!

stage 5, page 39...... says veg. juices

Thanks!  I see it now!  Yikes!!!  It'll be a while!   Thanks Cheryl...guess I am blind today!