Post-op and can't tolerate a lot of foods?...Here's a great suggestion

     I'm 5-1/2 weeks post-op gastric bypass and I find it difficult to tolerate a lot of foods and even harder to get recommended my fluids in. If anyone of you are in my shoes, I have a great suggestion that is easy to tolerate, highly nutritious, and full of fluids. You guessed i****ERMELON!!! It tastes great, and it is easy on your tummy. Most people don't think to eat it. The best thing is it's like eating and drinking at the same time. I just wanted to share because it can be tough finding tasty foods that we can eat post-op. Click on the link below to see all the great benefits you'll get from eating watermelon.  

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=31

Way too much sugar for me. ... 

And very little to no protein....... I can't afford it. 

You have to get your proteins from the recommended sources. I was trying to give options only for those who are having difficulty tolerating foods and having a hard time getting in fluids. The benefits of watermelon highly outweigh the drawbacks. I am in no way saying to eat it as a main food option.

Yeah, it's hard to come across a good tasty fruit without having to deal with fructose. But the benefits highly outweigh the drawbacks.  

We may agree to disagree on that one.  The only fruits that are are really deliver for the fructose for me are berries, specially blueberries.  Watermelon is way too sweet and may raise BS way to fast and too much for me to ever consider.  If you had the sleeve - you may be able to afford it.

BTW: good way to help wityh hydration is to use a baller and make small balls from watermelon and freeze that. Use in water instead of ice.  Or make slushies frm it. Add sea salt to increase hydration. 

Great idea. Thanks

At 5 and 1/2 weeks out you should be concentrating on protein and water.  Watermelon is not a good choice this early.  

ETA--46 calories per cup is not good, 10 grams of sugar, 12 carbs and less than 1 gram of protein.  One of the best things I learned in my first few month was (with the exception of protein drinks) do not drink your calories.  Drinking your calories can set you up for failure.  

I could not tolerate water. period. It made me nauseated. I was able to tolerate watermelon along with my regular diet. I am in NO way suggesting it as a main food choice, it was merely a choice for anyone having the same problem as I was having. My doctor told me it was a great addition to my diet. 

I love, love watermelon and was eating it from the first day local melons started showing up in the stores.

Unfortunately, when I had my six month check up, my surgeon told me that melon -all kinds - just has too much sugar for us.

Now, about every ten days or so, I get one of the very small containers.

Melon is going to be relegated to those foods that I only have on special occasions.

It took me months before I found a beverage I could get down easily but, like me, you have to try because liquid is very important to your success.

Savor those last pieces but try to pit that melon aside for now.