Coconut

[finallyformyself 0]

I've heard that this can be one of those things that are difficult to get down early on...if ever. I love it and am dying to have a bite of a dark chocolate Atkins coconut Protein Bar. Would love your experience with coconut.

[thinoneday 445]

Oh My GOD! That brings back major night mares for me!!!!!! I am almost 2 years out and had some coconut at about 1 year out. . . OMG it nearly killed me. . . the darn stuff wouldn't digest, it just sat there in a lump for the WHOLE day giving me severe grief. . . then i couldn't poop for about 3 days thereafter. . . let me tell you, it's definately not worth it. . . . lettuce, raw spinach and any raw leafy vegatables and beef does the same thing to me. . . it's like call me an ambulance! But that is me, you might be different. . . . good luck to you!

[finallyformyself 0]

Oh wow, that sucks! Guess I'll stick with some sf pudding and ff cool whip for my " fix.". Thanks and hope you don't have bad dreams tonight.

[Eureka-C 20]

Somewhere there's a terrifying post about coconut forming a ball in the stomach for months. Absolutely terrifying. Totally supported my bias that coconut was not meant to be eaten.

[finallyformyself 0]

Just sent my hubby to the store for some sf coconut cream pie pudding. I think a couple of bites will curve my craving. Man, those bars were so good but it will just have to go on the "no way" list. Im scared now!

[Foxbins 625]

Somewhere there's a terrifying post about coconut forming a ball in the stomach for months. Absolutely terrifying. Totally supported my bias that coconut was not meant to be eaten.

I remember that post! She had eaten an entire fresh coconut over the course of a day, if I remember correctly, and some of the coconut fibers formed a bezoar in her stomach and she became obstructed.

Somehow I doubt that the amount in an Atkins Protein bar would have the same effect. I am getting an Almond Joy for my birthday next year, I love those things.

[settebee 11]

I had the SF Russell Stovers Coconut candies, and I did fine. Only have one because sugar alcohols can give you killer gas pains. Good luck to you.

[feedyoureye 3,087]

Look for the post... I think it was in the complications thread....

I love coconut too, I use extract, coconut powder , milk or di Vincies to get the flavor. Some love coconut Water too....I think it tastes like foot....

[AutumnLily 77]

coconut and celery were culprits for formin a beozar. They are stringy and form into balls in the stomach and are hard to digest. I would think if the celery was cut up into small pieces then there would not be any long strings. The coconut I would try a very small amount but not fresh. Maybe finely ground stuff that you can bake with. It is something to watch out for.

[finallyformyself 0]

I had the SF Russell Stovers Coconut candies, and I did fine. Only have one because sugar alcohols can give you killer gas pains. Good luck to you.

How far post-op are you?

[NJMOMof2 17]

I was told by the doctor to steer clear of coconut. There is no food that bothers me at this point (4 months out), but I am not chancing it. I have had celery with no problems. But to be honest, the only time I had coconut is with a chocolate bar so there's no reason for me to have it now anyway

[finallyformyself 0]

Somewhere there's a terrifying post about coconut forming a ball in the stomach for months. Absolutely terrifying. Totally supported my bias that coconut was not meant to be eaten.

Just read that post...YIKES!

[settebee 11]

How far post-op are you?

I will be eight months on the 16th. Wow, time flew! I want to say I tried the candies probably 6 months out.

[LESLIEH 68]

I'm 6 months out and coconut hasn't had a bad affect on me. I love mounds and tried em around Easter and I was fine. It just all depends on your body, everyone is different. Whew thank god I'm not like some people and had a bad reaction, I luv coconut too much.