When To Introduce Fruits?

[smmiley27 5]

Hi group,

I was talking to the nutrionist about 3 weeks post op and she mentioned not yet being able to eat fruits aside from pureed and over ripe fruits. But what I really want to know is when did most of you start eating strawberries, kiwi, apples and pears.

The nutritionist was opposed to strawberries and kiwi and other fruit with seeds because of the seeds regardless of whether or not I pureed them and threw them in a shake or something.

As far as apples and pears, I'm guessing I'm going to have to peel them for the rest of my life? Does anyone eat them with the skins still?

And, I also heard that oranges and other membrane fruits are not good...for life. Does that mean that no one on this forum eats these fruits?

I guess I really need a "fruit" lesson. I'm going to discuss again with the nutritionist next week and see what may have changed and what I can now eat since it will then be 5 1/2 weeks post op. But I just wanted some feedback from all of you first.

Thanks in advance.

[Sojourner 2,446]

I began having fruit while on the pureed diet, cantaloupe and strawberries were my favorites. I limit fruit to once a day; somehow it is difficult for me to break a lifelong habit of having fruit and no veggies at breakfast! I was never advised by the dietitian to avoid strawberries, and in fact they were listed on my approved list of fruits allowed during Week 3 post op in my manual, provided by my surgeon.

When I returned to solid foods, I have continued to eat melon, strawberries, and blueberries. I find that the Fiber in apples is a bit harsh for me, and I have eaten some of the skin, but chewing it for so long begins to make my jaw hurt. So, I really avoid apples when I can. Pears are easier to ingest, and I still eat them, but not always the skin.

As for oranges and grapefruit, I was never told to avoid them, but was cautioned that they are like a slider food, as is apple sauce. You can eat much more, and have very little in substance and nutrition, higher on carbs, and therefore get hungry faster after eating. The dietitian advised that drinking fruit juice was like drinking sugar Water, so I continue to limit fruits, and try to eat mostly veggies. I still like to have some cold red grapefruit sections as a treat on a hot day...

I hope that this information helps...best wishes as you continue on your journey!

[TexasJeff 179]

I eat any and all fruits. However, I've doin some fruits go down easier than others. I have to make sure they are very well chewed before swallowing though. pineapple I have to literally nibble on. If I try to eat a regular bite and chew well it still doesn't want to go down.

[neener1970 39]

I can't eat oranges at all and apples I can do yellow apples with peel but all other apples I peel. All other fruits go down fine I eat grapes strawberries watermelon (yes it's a squash lol I know) nectarines bananas all go fine tolerance is individual but oranges are a common problem with bandsters

[auntielle 42]

I keep those little cups of no sugar applesauce in the fridge. They are great & portion controlled.

[daisychains7 427]

I don't know anyone that got fat from eating too much fruit. So I have it when I want it, I just measure it out. Usually not more than 1/4cup. I am about 7 weeks out and eat kiwis, bananas, mangos, and berries. Haven't tried anything with skin yet.

[judych 225]

Hi group,

I was talking to the nutrionist about 3 weeks post op and she mentioned not yet being able to eat fruits aside from pureed and over ripe fruits. But what I really want to know is when did most of you start eating strawberries, kiwi, apples and pears.

The nutritionist was opposed to strawberries and kiwi and other fruit with seeds because of the seeds regardless of whether or not I pureed them and threw them in a shake or something.

As far as apples and pears, I'm guessing I'm going to have to peel them for the rest of my life? Does anyone eat them with the skins still?

And, I also heard that oranges and other membrane fruits are not good...for life. Does that mean that no one on this forum eats these fruits?

I guess I really need a "fruit" lesson. I'm going to discuss again with the nutritionist next week and see what may have changed and what I can now eat since it will then be 5 1/2 weeks post op. But I just wanted some feedback from all of you first.

Thanks in advance.

this is a good point. im three months post op and cant eat bananas. the only fruits ive had are raspberries, mashed... bananas (cant eat them..), and guava. the guava i have trouble with as well. i would like to know a little more about eating fruits... thanks everyone.