4 weeks out- watermelon ok?

[MayDaisy 2]

So...like the topic reads....4 weeks out, watermelon ok? Of course I plan on chewing it well. Thoughts? Thanks.

[maxcimax 220]

Thanks for asking this question. I was wondering the same thing. I'm 5 weeks post op & see my surgeon next week. Hopefully I can then eat solid foods. I'm really wanting watermelon. I hope someone answers this question.

[Jessiegirl30 149]

I learnt if you chew it well and your stomach can handle it then it's fine :-) ... Just remember it might fill you up and you need protien more than watermelon

[swedishfish1020 59]

Watermelon is one of the highest sugar content fruit. I love it just!

[Bufflehead 6,358]

It would not have been okay or anywhere close to okay for me, under my surgeon's plan, at four weeks out. I was just starting pureed food and not allowed ANYTHING that isn't high in Protein, and certainly no fruit. But what does your surgeon's plan call for?

[BigGirlPanties 957]

right, no fruit..most have.high sugar and carbs...you'd be best talking with your NUT about that... I think it's too soon for it... you can get watermelon sugar free flavoring for your Water etc from Toscani, if you want the flavor

Edited June 18, 2014 by BigGirlPanties

[jess9395 5,449]

1/2 c watermelon is 6g carbs/sugar and 23 calories. Much less sugar than a banana or orange or apple (from 30-40g each) many others. Berries have the least.

Depends on your surgeon's plan. By four weeks out I was on most real food (definitely some exceptions like lettuce, beef, and more) but watermelon would have been fine if I had eaten my Protein and still had room (but for me that was highly unlikely!)

Ask your Dr.

Now at more than six months out I eat it a couple of times a week...just a few bites. Less than 1/4 cup and it fits into my plan quite nicely!

[DarbiMolly 188]

right, no fruit...high sugar and carbs...you'd be best talking with your NUT about that... I think it's too soon for it... you can get watermelon sugar free flavoring for your Water etc from Toscani, if you want the flavor

Kool Aid makes a sugar free Water flavour of Watermelon. Its yummy.

[Brightfuture058 26]

Here is a website that will help with knowing how much sugar is in certain fruits, It may be to much sugar for your stomach this soon. Everyone is different though.

http://www.sugarstacks.com/fruits.htm

[jess9395 5,449]

<p>Here is a website that will help with knowing how much sugar is in certain fruits, It may be to much sugar for your stomach this soon. Everyone is different though.</p> <p> </p>

That is a HUGE serving though! A half cup is much more likely/reasonable and it's only 7g sugar. When you compare ounce of ounce watermelon is one of the lowest in sugar because of it's high Water content.

Edited June 18, 2014 by jess9395

[vogue 310]

No way I'd advocate Kool aid with artificial flavors and colors over real fruit. Watermelon is full of natural sugars that made no one fat.

The sleeve will digest it fast regardless. Get your Proteins in but don't forego fruit in its natural form. Your bowels will thank you.

[lnelson796 117]

I tried watermelon at about 4 or 5 weeks out and my tummy was not happy! Listen to your doctor AND your body, it will tell you if it's not ready!

[jess9395 5,449]

Good point! Everyone's body tolerates different things differently. I couldn't eat eggs for months but could do lettuce at six weeks.

[InfiniteButterfly 438]

I'm almost to 5 weeks, and my NUT approved me for the soft food stage, which includes soft fruits. She made a special point that I could have melon, but said only a small cube or two because of the sugar (but that's the same she said about all fruits. Just have a small amount)

Your NUT's advice may vary. I was just happy to be able to add some fresh fruits in since the farmer's markets are coming into full swing and I didn't want to miss some of my favorite fruits and veggies

[MayDaisy 2]

I was really just curious if my stomach could take it. I just happened to be cutting some up and wondered about it. I am introducing new soft foods now. I wanted to have a cube just because I love it and its so juicy! I feel like I am thirsty frequently. I havent tried it yet, and I certainly wouldnt be eating cupfuls, lol. I am always so amazed how I ate like an animal right before surgery and now even though I am eating so much less I have to be so concerned about sugar. So crazy how it all changes.