Micropouch and fruit

Hey all... I was just wondering if you eat fruit? Tina the nut at Cori said nothing with refined or natural sugar above 2 grams. However I see here alot of people eating fruit. What's up? Amy

I eat fruit daily. It is part of my daily diet. I have the pouch and I am 13 months out. Suzanne 300/154/150

I love all fruit and have never had any trouble. I started with bites of banana very early on and worked my way up. I can eat a huge bowl and not get sick, and I have to be careful of sugar. Fruit sugar never bothered me. I know Vanessa form our board has trouble with fruit though. It depends on the person. Fruit is a very healthy food in moderation. Why none over 2 grams? Is there any fruit that low? I would die without my daily banana.

Yup, almost 2 years out and still problems with fruit!

Hi I have the micropouch and I eat fruit almost everyday I was told that fruictose and lactose were a go and that as long as we were fine with it then those sugars were fine for us I have not had problems with fruit or any milk products at all so just try it and also as far as regular sugar I can handle 6grams maybe more but I refuse to try I don't want to be able to eat more then that..it's really trial and error everyone is diff... Jess

Perhaps she was telling you that because you've just had surgery?! You may want to call and clarify. The CORI handbook offers 100% apple juice and white grape juice during the clear liquid stage. I know that they both have way more then 2 grams of sugar. And then on the regular foods section they suggest 1/4 cup of diced melon for a breakfast and 4 oz of your favorite unsweetened pure juice as a snack. I eat all kinds of fruit now. Last week it was strawberries. I chopped up three and put it on my Special K cereal. I've also had 1/2 a banana with peanut butter on it for snack this week. I know things seem confusing now (they still are for me sometimes too) but a year from now, you'll be able to eat without having to spend so much time thinking about what you can eat. It does become a habit (of the good kind) Again, call and ask the nut what you can have for your stage of the process. I'm sure she'll be more then willing to talk to you. I've found the nuts very helpful. Hugs, laurie

Hi Amy, Sometimes the right hand doesn't know what the left hand is doing at Cori. I have been disappointed in my aftercare or lack there of, but that is why this site and support groups are so important. when I had my surgery we where told we couldn't have anymore then 5grm. of refined sugar. Fruit is natural and shouldn't bother us. Bananas did bother me in the early stages though. I eat fruit EVERYDAY. Take you time and try foods a little at a time and you will do fine. Take care---Toni

No refined sugar is a good idea. Natural sugars in fruit are not bad for you because your roux limb will tolerate without triggering an insuline reaction. When they hit the common conduit digestion begins and they are turned into a sugar that your intesine can absorb. Refined sugar triggers and insuline reaction at it enters the roux limb and you "dump" or feel bad. New post ops are discouraged from eating too much natural sugar because you are more sensitive right now. Fruit juices will pass through fast and help you avoid a reaction. Chewed fruit moves slow and could trigger a reaction. Now, I can eat a bag of sugar. It will take me a year to do it. 7 grams and hour is my rate. It is different for everyone. You have to find your limit and that will change over time and with the amount of protein you have taken in at the same time. Also avoid fruit that is stringy for a bit. I would chew and orange but spit out the rind. It can get hung up and make you uncomfortable. But then again you may never have a problem with it. In other words, tread lightly. Hell, I even peeled my grapes for the first two months. Just remember it is sugar over time that gives you your limit. kp @ goal

When I passed out last month Dr. Hendrick told me that fruit does cause an insulin reaction, so did Rachel who used to work at CORI. They both agreed that if you don't combine protein with fruit when you are eating large amounts you can have a reaction. Just my two cents, and how I was educated. Suzanne 300/154/150

Bingo!!!!! Too much will make you spike and feel like crap. That's why I load down the protein and water when I feel it coming. It doesn't stop it but it does control the fire a *****ewed fruit moves slow and since you and I have no acid til the common conduit we can still spike insulin. Bad carbs will do that to us too with the added attraction of storage because insulin is a storage whormoan(sp. kp @ goal