Question:
What types of fruit can I eat at 2 weeks post of?

I searched the database and found good answers for RNY's many months or years post-op, but at only two weeks post-op I can begin adding small amounts of fruit to my diet. I was thinking about bananas and cantaloupes for now. I have to avoid seeds and pulp. Any other suggestions? What about dumping?    — Kristy J. (posted on February 5, 2001)

February 5, 2001
Hi There, I was not allowed any fruits or vegatables until 8 weeks post-op, but from what I have read, most other surgeons allow their patients to have them sooner, usually around 4 weeks or so. Anyway, The first fruits I started with were bananas, Or all natural apple sauce. You can possibly add about a 1/4 of a banana to your protien shake, but I have even heard of some post-ops using blueberries and strawberries in their shakes pretty early to. As far as dumping goes, for fruit I have only dumped on raisins. I beleive cantelope has alot of natural sugar, but you should be able to have a TINY amount without a problem. I hope this helps you some!!!
   — Lauren P.

February 5, 2001
My surgeon is very lenient and fast tracks us to real food -- much faster than any others I've heard of for RNY. BUT, no raw fruits or vegetables for 4 weeks! After that, I never dumped on fruit.
   — Cindy H.

February 5, 2001
WE do clear sugar free liquids for 4 weeks, so fruit isn't added until much later and then, very small qty. If you really want to start solids now, try slicing a banana and eating a slice, wait 5 min, then eat a slice, wait 5 min. Even half at this point could stretch your pouch too soon, not to mention the detrimental effect of sugar on your wt loss.
   — vitalady

February 6, 2001
When I was at this stage, I ate fruit in the baby foods. The peaches were good but pears hurt my stomach. I ate whole bananas several weeks post op because I know they can hurt the stomach sometimes. So far no problems.
   — Jan M.