Watermelon

[colcol 128]

Just started puree today so can I have a piece of watermelon?

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[kkkraemer 9]

I did and it didn't hurt. It was actually one of the easiest things I ate.

[ashelaine 383]

Does your doctor have any raw fruit/veggie restrictions? Mine didn't. I puréed a banana and it was like heaven at that moment! I adore watermelon and since it's mostly fluids- I say go for it- if your surgeon doesn't restrict raw fruits/veggies.

[Vixynne 695]

I just did a quick web search and found guidelines from Cornell University. Granted, they are for RNY patients, but it said:

2 Months Post-op:

Diced Poultry (no skin), vegetable burgers, soft cooked

vegetables, soft fruits (watermelon, honeydew, peaches, plums).

(Check with your surgeon for best results.)

[hewalkswithme 11]

I was just eating some, when u first start be careful of the fibers that's in watermelon may be hard to swallow, but otherwise a lil square will be enough for you... good luck!

[notmeanymore 629]

I love it, I eat it all the time and its one of the rare 'good sliders' Ive found.

[******** 397]

I'm told no fruit til the end of weight loss period...everyone is different though

[annapatel 29]

I didn't get fat eating watermelon. I would probably wait until after you've healed, but then it's fair game, in my opinion.

[PEvette 297]

I wasnt allowed to eat anything raw until month 3.....check with your doctors office

[colcol 128]

I know now I can have fruit smoothies so I guess a bite of watermelon won't hurt

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[fp9107 121]

Be careful of how much you eat it, it could also give you the trots.

[shelly22 50]

My doc said it was ok..that's one of my favorite fruit. I'm 2.5 wks out..I've had it everyday for snack for the last 3 days...no problems

[fp9107 121]

One of my favorites was vanilla Protein Powder mixed with peaches and stevia extract , blended into a smoothie.< /p>

[piercedqt78 658]

I like to puree it and then make it into 100% natural popsicles. I just run it through a strainer with big openings. Same strainer that I used for cream Soups etc. I also put pureed bananas and strawberry yogurt into popsicle molds, they make a great healthy snack, and help to keep me cool in the summer.

[rebecca_dsu 241]

Watermelon was on my "full liquids" list... weird I know, but it is mostly Water anyway.