Watermelon

[hvmontoya 27]

When can I eat watermelon? I'm about 1 week from soft solids want a slice of watermelon lol

[char3672 292]

When can I eat watermelon? I'm about 1 week from soft solids want a slice of watermelon lol

I'm CRAVING watermelon!!! I am 2 weeks out. I am going to ask the dr tomorrow!!!

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[Sara1981050 25]

I'm been waiting watermelon after surgery but I'm now eat watermelon almost six months later this July 9

[Navigating the Wilderness 824]

So funny all the things we all crave after surgery. This is a question best answered by your doctor, but there are a few things you should know:

Watermelon is one of the highest glycemic index fruits with a GI for one cup being a 72. For comparison's sake, a 12oz can of coke is a 63. So be careful. If you have been on a very low carb diet, expect your blood sugar to spike and crash causing you a headache and/or a trip to the bathroom. Please note this is not meant to say don't have Watermelon, I am just making you aware of what possible effects it may have on you. Either way though, congrats on the amount of weight you have lost!!

[char3672 292]

My surgeon told me today that I can have a little bit of watermelon. I'm a little afraid to try it since it used to give me heartburn pre-op.

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[naturegirl 320]

My doctor said that I could have it in moderation. Just to make sure that it is not the "stringy" stage where it starts falling apart. As others have said, with watermelon you walk a fine line between fruit and sugary fruit. So yes, you can have it, just don't over indulge. I started eating it about 3 weeks out and it was wonderful! I love it and find it to be my summer go to snack. I put it in a small tupperware container so that there is Portion Control.

Edited June 30, 2017 by naturegirl

[SleeveDreamer 383]

On 6/28/2017 at 6:14 PM, hvmontoya said:

When can I eat watermelon? I'm about 1 week from soft solids want a slice of watermelon lol

I am almost four weks out and I was allowed watermelon when I started on soft foods my third week out. My doctor deosn'thave a pureed stage goes right from full liquids to soft.

[char3672 292]

I am almost four weks out and I was allowed watermelon when I started on soft foods my third week out. My doctor deosn'thave a pureed stage goes right from full liquids to soft.

Thats what my dr did.

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