Question:
Eating fruit post -op
I have always loved my fruit and veggies, now with lots of fruit and veggies in season, I find myself eating more of them. For snacking I always grab some type of fruit to eat. I thought I had read somewhere that the sugar in the fruit was not good for you, is that true? I also wonder if the sugar from the fruit is slowing my weight loss. Thanks for your feedback. — RHONADA J. (posted on June 24, 2003)
June 24, 2003
Eat protein first, then veggies, then fruit. I love fruit this time of year
and can get out of hand with it, if I don't really watch. According to
Atkins, the best fruit to eat (least impact on blood sugar) are
strawberries, blueberries and melons. Try to stay away from bananas
especially, though once in a while can't hurt. Everything in moderation!
— Yolanda J.
June 24, 2003
I don't know how far out you are from your surgery, so I don't know if it's
slowing your weight loss, but you can look up how many grams of sugar and
carbs the fruit is giving you on fitday.com (or a number of other places).
I know there are folks who see fruit as a problem due to sugar and/or
carbs. I have a hard time rejecting a food I know didn't make me fat in
the first place, though (and I know it wasn't fruit that made me M.O.!), so
I'd just suggest you see just how big a source of sugar and carbs your
fruit snacks are -- and if it ain't that bad, why not enjoy summer fruits?
If it's a little too much, as the previous poster said, look for fruits
that are lower in carbs & sugars (such as strawberries) over other
types (like bananas -- but I still have half a banana every morning!).
— Suzy C.
June 24, 2003
I have been unable to eat fruit since my surgery June 3, 2002. I find it
has the same effect on me as refined sugars. I sure do miss canteloupe and
grapes during this 90+ degree weather. If you're not having any problems
enjoy, but as previous posters stated it still has calories, sugar, and
carbs so be careful!
— Mindy S.
June 24, 2003
I think some of us tend to get fanatical about our eating habits after
surgery. Don't eat banannas?! While protein is important, so is a
balanced diet. A balanced diet includes protein as well as fruits and
veggies, and yes, carbs. I have been lucky enough not to dump from fruits
and veggies, so if you have no trouble eating them....eat up!! : )
— J. W.
June 24, 2003
I try to eat some fruit every day, my surgeon says it is great. I can only
eat about 1/3 of any peice of peach or nectarine or apple. But I eat
strawberries and cantalope all the time... use your self as a test - if you
do fine with it then do it... other peoples experiences do not always
reflect what is best for you
— Becky F.
June 24, 2003
I'm sure there's lots of different opinions on this! Here's mine :) My
doc told me for rapid weight loss, the less carbs you eat, the faster you
will lose, so you may want to consider that early in your journey. If
you've already lost the weight, I think fruit in moderation is healthy and
good for you. However, being the carb addict that I am, I have to really
limit my fruit to a few berries as it just makes me want more carbs.
Everyone is different, so do what works for you!
— mom2jtx3
June 24, 2003
Isn't it nice to grab a piece of fruit instead of a cookie for a snack!?
Summer fruits are the best, and are chock full of wonderful vitamins, so
unless the natural sugar bothers you fruit is fine. Watch the calories
though, it may not be the fruit that is slowing the weight loss as much as
the calories-fruit, while lower in calories, still have to count the
calories.
— Cindy R.
June 25, 2003
If you are at your goal weight... fruit is a great thing for you to be
eating... especially lower carb fruits. HOWEVER, while you are in the
window of opportunity, it is in your best interest to watch every morsel
that you place in your mouth and count the carbs. If you are still trying
to lose weight, have a couple of fresh berries or a bite of nectarine every
once in a while, but dont make a habit of it. For those who are going to
disagree with me on the grounds 'that they didnt have RNY surgery to be on
a diet and deprive themselves for the rest of their lives'... I am not
saying to not eat fruit forever, just while you are in the window of
opportunity for the most weight loss for the least effort, the 18 months
window. If you keep your carbs under 25 per day during this window and
maximize your protein, you will actually reach goal and then you can enjoy
the 'fruits of your labor'. So... enjoy a couple of bites but know that
the sugar translates into carbs which slow down or stop your weight loss.
ciao, Suze
— SusanMaria
June 26, 2003
I eat fruit at lunch and sometimes for an evening snack, and it hasn't
caused me any problems. In fact, since my early post-op days, fruit has
always been one of the easiest things for me to tolerate. Post-op, I try
to emphasize balance, and so far that's worked well for me.
— Laurie A.
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