Peeling fruit

[aNewTanya 109]

Do any of your plans have you peeling all your fruit for the first year post op? Mine does and I just wondered about others. Seems like a long time to have to peel all fruit.

[PdxMan 4,292]

Hmmm ... I have never heard of that. Most fruits have a majority of their Fiber in the peel amongst other beneficial things. But, it is the Fiber which is most difficult to digest. It was for this reason that I didn't really even attempt to eat most fruits until 6 months post. I was sleeved in July and did peel my August peaches as those skins were definitely not part of puree nor soft foods.

I think you just have to listen to your body as far as what it can handle as you progress. Of course, there will be the whole contingent who will respond very soon telling you not to eat fruit of any kind as the natural sugars are high in carbs. I'm one of those who advocates for the carbs in my life, though. I need them for energy so I can have great workouts. I love fruits and didn't get sleeved to avoid them. If you take a small bite, chew well, and find your stomach can handle them, then go for it.

[skinnygirlwithin 693]

My doc & NUT have me peel until i hit 6 months... but I agree you just have to listen to your body everyone is different - I love fruit... my doc would rather me eat just 'berries' then melons or apples... but i get fruit from the farmers market & make a fruit salad so i get a mixture.... and when time to eat i mix in some greek yogurt... you know i think i might go have some right now...LOL