Foods to Avoid
Foods Not Recommended After Surgery
“Sticky” Foods
- Soft bread (it can plug up the pouch outlet)
- Sticky or sweet rice
- Spaghetti and other pasta
- Macaroni and cheese
- High-fat cheese, melted cheese
- Raisins, prunes, and other dried fruits (these are too sweet)
Crunchy Foods
- Granola and other cereals with nuts
- Raw vegetables, salad
- Nuts and popcorn
- Chips
Tough Foods
- Tough or chewy meat
- Whole pieces of corn or whole peas (puree these foods before eating)
High-Fat Foods
- Butter, margarine, and oil
- Regular mayonnaise, sour cream, cream cheese, salad dressing
- Whole milk and half-and-half
- Ice cream, cakes, cookies, pies, and other desserts
- Bacon
- Sausage
- Luncheon meats
- Gravy
Foods with Seeds, Peels, or Husks
- Strawberries and other berries
- Corn (unless pureed)
- Peas (unless pureed)