Watermelon!

[mgsmith72 30]

Quick question, I am 3 1/2 weeks post op and was wondering about watermelon. It's soft and watery, does anyone know if it's ok to have?

[Carmy 0]

my opinion its too much sugar too soon and you will get full on only a little piece

[It's all new 453]

I'm not sure about the three weeks out part. I do know that for me watermelon is a slider and I can eat way too much. In addition, although it isn't very calorie dense there are lots of carbs - which many of us work hard to avoid. One cup of diced watermelon has 45 calories but 10 net carbs. I try to stay between 20-30 carbs so for me that is just too much. Also, while a cup of anything sounds unlikely... It's watermelon and once you chew it there is very little to it.

[Darkkyss 33]

I had asked my Dr. you might realize it but watermelon is stringy is what I was told. I am able to have some now at 6 weeks out.

[susanfaye 162]

My surgeons office actually told me to eat watermelon to help easee Constipation. It is a natural colon cleanser. I am 7 weeks out and didn't have any problems with it, even at 5 weeks.