drinking smoothies 3 1/2 weeks post-op

[mizzvickie72088 4]

so today me and my boyfriend made some fruit smoothie with pineapples, strawberries and blueberries, peaches, the juice from the pineapples and fat free sherbet. Is ok to drink something like this and I drank a lot and I really full. Is this ok ? someone help

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

That sounds like an awful lot of sugar! Where is your Protein?

What does your program/NUT say for the stage you are on?

For the first several months or so I didn't try anything new without being very clear about whether or not it was on my plan. For me that meant looking at my program guide. If it still wasn't clear, I gave my NUT a call.

I wouldn't have had something like that then or now (at almost 9 months). I am surprised it didn't make you sick.

(Edited because I posted too soon.)

[shellyd67 198]

As Inner Surfer Girl stated above, that is an awful lot of sugar. Also, a lot of carbs. Did you add any Protein Powder ? I'm close to 5 months post op and wouldn't have any of the above ingredients in my shakes. Just my opinion.

Edited January 4, 2016 by shellyd67

[mizzvickie72088 4]

your right, in this stage I should only be eating soft foods and fish and chicken.

[mizzvickie72088 4]

no not at all. question and I should know that's why is it not ok for use to have a lot of sugar, is it just cause of the dumping ?

[shellyd67 198]

your right, in this stage I should only be eating soft foods and fish and chicken.< /p>

And don't forget Protein Shakes. ????????

[2goldengirl 2,076]

No, it isn't just because of the dumping. Sugar can cause you to crave carbs, and, in addition, your primary need three weeks postop is for enough Protein for you to continue to heal.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Sugar can also cause your blood sugar to spike.

Another note. You said you had nonfat sherbet. Just because something is labeled "low fat" or "nonfat" doesn't automatically make it healthy. You have to read labels. Oftentimes, when fat is removed, sugar is added to processed foods. For example, low fat Peanut Butter usually has added high fructose fruit Syrup and has the same or more calories than regular Peanut Butter.< /p>

I always look at the Protein, carbs/sugar, fat, and calories of any processed or packaged foods.

[mizzvickie72088 4]

I have not warp my head around my new sleeve and it sometimes stress me out cause I'm alway question my self not and so afraid to mess up this opportunity that I have been blessed to have. I thank you guys so much for your positive advice it really helps ladies

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

You can do this!

In a lot of ways it is relearning how to eat like a baby and toddler. We get a fresh start!

[Kindle 8,667]

I make smoothies all the time. But they are primarily protein.....protein powder, Plain Greek yogurt and milk. Torani Syrup for flavor. Maybe a little pureed banana or berries or peaches, etc. But each one always has at least 20-40g Protein.

[Sharon1964 2,530]

At your stage, pineapple can be very hard on your sleeve, because it is so fibrous. If your nutritionist doesn't allow raw fruit at this point, you shouldn't be eating any of those things.

You definitely should not be eating sherbet. It is (generally) a low-fat food. Take a look at this:

1/2 cup of regular sherbet has 1 gram fat, 22 grams of carbohydrates, with 18 of those grams being sugar.

Surprisingly, "low fat" sherbet has 2 grams fat, 26 grams of carbs, with 20 of those grams being sugar.

These counts vary by brand, but is definitely a no-go for you this early in the game.

[Mommajen 0]

I can't have fruit until 6 weeks post op. And I still can't eat more than 2 oz of anything at a time (3weeks post op) so it definitely sounds like something you should steer clear of. Best of luck!

[shellyd67 198]

I have not warp my head around my new sleeve and it sometimes stress me out cause I'm alway question my self not and so afraid to mess up this opportunity that I have been blessed to have. I thank you guys so much for your positive advice it really helps ladies

You will be an old pro in no time !! It is a learning process for sure ????

[bikrchk 1,313]

My self imposed "rule" during the losing stage was to never "drink" my calories unless they were basically pure Protein. Now that I'm in maintenance I'm a lot looser with the rule, but as soon as weight begins to creep back on, liquid sugar calories (fruit or not) are the first to go.