Hi DMP, welcome to the group. I have been part of the organization for many years. I do not understand why you can't eat what you enjoy? It could have been recommended to take things slowly post-op, such as limiting the amount of veggies and fruit consumed. Raw fruits and veggies are more difficult to digest and pass through a new stoma (sometimes). Why don't you try cooked fruits and veggies at first? Try a baked apple or pear without skins or maybe some cooked squash or broccoli. See how things go.... I have an ileostomy and eat most foods. I do avoid skins on fruits and veggies, and I do not eat raw nuts any longer. If I crave nuts, I buy nut butter and it satisfies my craving. I chew a lot more than I did prior to surgery too. I make certain to drink a lot of liquid during my meal to make it easier on my GI tract to digest the food. That being said, test the waters slowly and introduce your favorite foods back into your diet. Good luck!
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