A little (big) reminder of what not to do!!! TINA

my post would be almost a ditto of jennifers....guess you wont know until you try

Pat, of course, everyone is different, and some people might tolerate certain foods more easily than others. As an early post-op, I was warned to be careful with particularly fibrous veggies and fruits - including things such as corn and grapes, that had quite a bit of skin. But, I've had corn recently with no problems (in fact, I had some great corn on the cob just last night). And, I'm growing a variety of corn on my patio (yes, my patio) called Kandy Korn, that is supposedly ultra-sweet. I'm looking forward to trying it out, and hopefully, I'll have no problems. Even so, I've found that if I stay under 13 grams of sugar at any one time, I'm generally okay. I've had popcorn with no real problems, too, though I try not to make a habit of it. Be warned that the popcorn can tend to swell in the stomach, so if you're sensitive to that, you should be careful (you might not be able to eat nearly as much as you expect). I've also had no problems with nuts. In fact, because of their texture, I have at times found them easier to eat (because I'll chew them more thoroughly than I might a less crispy item). I visited family in Florida this weekend who were constantly -- at first -- asking, "Can you eat this?" My refrain of a reply: "I can eat anything." And, generally, aside from overly consuming sugar (I've never dumped, but I think I might, and I tend to stay under 13 grams of sugar at a time), I feel like I can eat most anything (of course in moderation). So, my experiences with these foods might not be the best indicator of how you'll do, if you have an especially sensitive stomach. Of course, these might not be the best options nutritionally speaking, but in terms of eating and enjoying them, I don't think you'd really have to worry much, unless your stomach is especially sensitive. Good luck! Jen.

I need to know if we can eat corn, sweet or on the cob, pop corn, peanuts (any kind of nuts), coconut, fruits. Also, is there anything we should absolutely stay away from. I know about Carbonated drinks and sugar, etc. I will be 8 months out on the 16th and I am down 114 pounds, but I would like to eat some of these things, but only if it won't hurt me. Thank you for your help. ~Pat~

Congratulations!!!! My 8 month anniversary is on the 16th and as of right now I am down 114 pounds. The first 4 months were very rough for me, but now that I have sooooo much energy and I can do so many things, I think I did the right thing. How are you getting all of your protein? Take care and God bless you. ~Pat