Fruit

[starsleeve 31]

I am 2 1/2 weeks post op and was curious to see if anyone knows why my surgeon wont allow me to have fruits yet?? Also for those that do eat fruits, which are easy to eat and which do u recommend staying away from???

[Mews 37]

They are hard to digest, especially the skins. As you're still healing they would be too rough on your stomach.

[Joni 94]

Ya know, I didn't ask today but NUT told me I could have fruits at 6 wks postop.

[melissarn25 30]

It's because of the bacteria I think. That's why they told me canned veggies only. I was dying for a banana. He told me to go ahead and eat one. That was at 4 weeks.

[AliveAgain 283]

I was told all of the above. Skins are tough to digest the first 2-4 weeks. Mine told me to keep them at bay because they are fructose sugar. While MUCH better and healthier than sources of refined and cane sugar, the whole point of this surgery is to give the liver and pancreas a nice long break and cut down on sugars OVERALL. They are a source of carbs, and if you follow the low-carb diet -- they can add up. Some docs focus on this, some don't. Plus, some patients don't have restraint and get a taste of sweet, decide a bite of candy won't hurt, then a donut, etc. Really it comes down to common sense and watching your intake in your food journal.

I started out with blueberries and raspberries in my Greek yogurt, spitting out the skins the first month. And only eating 10 berries in a day. Google a list of fruit, you'll see bananas are one of the highest in sugar. But if you let them go past ripe to slightly brown, it reduces in sugar. I treat myself to about 1/2 a medium banana every week or two. Maybe a strawberry here and there. I'm sure when it's cherry season, I'll have a few. The key is small servings and moderation.

[starsleeve 31]

Thank you all. Great information! It all makes sense now... I did have greek yogart with blueberries and afterwards i felt like i broke the law lol but it settled good and based on all your info i will refrain from it until approved, cuz i dont want to over work my new friend.

[mesaucedo 207]

I was never told anything about fruit, except bananas because they can clump together. II have eaten fruit from about 3 weeks out and haven't had any trouble with them. The best for me are melons, they feel nice on Hamilton (my sleeve).

[rodswife 155]

I was never told anything about fruit' date=' except bananas because they can clump together. II have eaten fruit from about 3 weeks out and haven't had any trouble with them. The best for me are melons, they feel nice on Hamilton (my sleeve).[/quote']

Love your sleeve name. I named mine sleeve wonder. Lol