Starting to eat fruit. A few questions.

 I really want to start adding a little fruit to my diet. Today I tried some mandarin orange pieces and it went down well. I would love to get some ideas on what kind of fruit works for you and what doesn't. I'm pretty sure I don't dump so I dont think I have to worry about natural sugar.

I started with canned peaches and pears. I just started eating some fresh fruit. So far watermelon and canteloupe sit very nicely. Good luck! Im sorry you have been having such a rough time!

Oranges are very dangerous this early.I tried one a couple weeks ago and hardly had it gone before I was rushing to the restroom. My doctor recommends nothing with a membrane.
Watermelon and cantaloupe are good.

As always, with a disclaimer that everyone reacts according to their own bodies, so there's no guarantee my experience will be yours...

I ate all kinds of fruit. almost from the get-go.  The only ones that gave me trouble were grapes (always, in the very early stages, like during the first month or so, and now only if I eat a sload of 'em) and bananas, if eaten alone. (That's still the case with those.)

I chew really well, and am extra careful about not drinking too soon after, because even with natural sugars, if I rush them through too fast, I can dump, albeit lightly.

I've had pears, strawberries, cranberries, apples, and banannas (all without any skins, except cranberries which were very well cooked) and they all went ok. 

I had peaches that on three different occasions failed to stay down. 

This is of course me, and you'll have to see how your body reacts.  I'm still pretty full after my protein portion and and dont usually take more than a small bite or two of anything else.

Melon of any kind, Bananas (my pouch loves them), the Del Monte plastic cups of peaches, pears and apples.  I try to make sure they are packed in water or 100% fruit juice with no sugar added.  I wouldn't dare try citrus right now because I have an ulcer. 

i've been fine with cantelope, grapes, strawberries, blueberries, and kiwis. those are the only fruits i've tried, and haven't had any issues with any of them

I started with watermelon, then mango, cantaloupe, I've had strawberries and choked on them, blueberries are really good, tonight I had pineapple and grapes, but after awhile, I started peeling the grapes and it was easier to chew. Oh, and cherries.

Cherries! I really want them!!! I know your surgery was just a few weeks before mine...are you handling them OK? I've had watermelon, and am going to try canteloupe and honeydew tomorrow.

I'm jealoous of those of you eating strawberries.  My surgeon said none for 12 weeks to allow the staples to heal. 

Now I'm craving fruit!  I think DH is about to make a run to the store.