Watermelon???

momto3boyz
on 6/9/08 7:19 am - Hampstead, NC

Has anyone had bad experiences with watermelon? I know before on diets I was always warned that it had alot of natural sugar in it. But I was wondering if we can tolerate it? Melissa

429/395/225/184/185 6' height

1st dr appt/surgery/dr goal/current/my goal

new-beginning
on 6/9/08 7:35 am

RNY on 02/19/08

I guess it would depend if you dum*****t. I have tried it as i love it but limit myself to one cup and haven't had a problem. My doc basically told me to try anything i want in moderation. I have also eatten a very little apple without the peel with no problems. I am afraid to try grapes because of the skin. I have also had a few bites of cantalope and honeydew with no problems. Hope this helps, Pam

momto3boyz
on 6/9/08 7:47 am - Hampstead, NC

RNY on 02/25/08

Hey Pam, Yeah my doctors office said I can have any fruits and veggies but I just get worried! I have eaten grapes and apple slices with no problem. Not much on cantalope and honeydew. I guess I am still a very picky eater! Oh well. I bought a small slice of watermelon at Food Lion so I think tomorrow I will try. I just like cool things when it is so dag gone hot outside! Thanks Melissa

429/395/225/184/185 6' height

1st dr appt/surgery/dr goal/current/my goal

new-beginning
on 6/9/08 7:48 am

RNY on 02/19/08

I think the reason I can eat a cup is so much of it is water!! Enjoy!! Pam

deb_m
on 6/9/08 8:09 am - Sanford, NC

RNY on 10/09/07

I've had it and love it! That said, I don't really dump either, so I might not be a good example. But, it's a pretty good food (except for the fact that it doesn't have protein) :) Oh, and make sure to get the seedless kind, or take the seeds out! Good luck, because it sounds good on a day like today!

Deb

momto3boyz
on 6/9/08 9:00 am - Hampstead, NC

RNY on 02/25/08

Thanks Deb. I haven't dumped yet, but I am trying to stay away from anything with a remote trace of sugar. OMG do you realize how hard that is??? I think air has sugar and carbs in it! LOL Tomorrow for breakfast I will eat my watermelon. I have some tasteless protein poweder I may sprinkle some on it too. Thanks again Melissa

429/395/225/184/185 6' height

1st dr appt/surgery/dr goal/current/my goal

postalchick
on 6/9/08 11:13 am - Gold Hill,, NC

FobiPouch on 12/13/07

I take about a cup to work with me but I don't eat it all at one time. I don't know if I dump since I keep sugars to 6 or less and never get more than 10g. My nut says fruit is ok just start slow. It actually helps my constipation prob. Myrtis

amyk1971
on 6/9/08 11:53 am - Jacksonville, NC

RNY on 07/26/07

I love watermelon! I don't really have any sensitivities to sugars, so I haven't had any problems with eating it. That said, I did not eat any until I was 6 months out...not sure if that matters or not, but wanted to mention it. :)

I always just try a few bites of a new food and then wait to see if I have any reactions to it.

~Amy~
~getting healthy isn't a competition~ =)

starting weight: 267 lbs (highest weight: 270+)
current weight: 139 lbs
total weight loss since surgery: 128 lbs

SherylR
on 6/9/08 2:03 pm - Richlands, NC

RNY on 08/22/02

Melissa, I love watermelon but haven't had a problem with it at all. The only thing that I found that I dump on is ice cream so I steer clear of that... bu****ermelon - yummy yum!

Sheryl
08/22/2002 (WLS date)
425/177/238/160 (high/low/current/goal)

"Don't count the moments but make the moments count!!"

Barbara C.
on 6/9/08 2:55 pm - Raleigh, NC

RNY on 06/05/07

Hi Melissa,

I have to say that I absolutely love watermelon, but like Deb I don't dump on sugars, so go slow with it until you know how you react to it. Start with about a cup at time.

Enjoy! This certainly is the weather for it.

Barb

Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145

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