Question:
Fruit and bread

I'm 3 weeks post op, gastric roux en y. Will I ever be able to eat fruit and bread?    — Sadeyes49 (posted on June 15, 2011)

June 15, 2011
First of all, congrats on doing the surgery! I did not have fruit or bread until I lost all my weight. The course my Dr put me on was: just protein for I believe the first 3 months, then green veggies were added. Not until I lost 75% of my weight did I add fruit. I can only eat a little amounts of bread, which I am happy. I have such a problem with getting in my 85 grams of protein daily that I do not even think about consuming bread. Once you start losing and you are feeling fine, bread will be the least of your concerns. You are going to be so happy that you are thin. If you think you are going to have issues I would see a counselor, I do. Good luck
   — FSUMom

June 15, 2011
You will get to the point where everything is permissable within reason, provided you do the following: don't over eat, get your protein in first, then your vegies and fruit, complex carbohydrates such as beans surk as kidney, garbanzo, sweet potatoes,etc, drink plenty of fluids, then actual bread. The bread should be way down on the list because a lot of people have a sensitivity to it and the low nutritional value. If you were to have have a slice, may I make a suggestion? Instead of white bread, which is crap, go for something that has double fiber, protein bread, multi-grain, etc. The kind of bread that I get is the Arnolds honey whole wheat. Not only does it have 3 grams of dietary fiber, but it also has 5 grams of protein. I'm glad to see you checking and planning things out now instead of jumping into it as the time comes. Now, you are better place to plan your course of action. Good Luck.
   — Kathleen W.

June 15, 2011
I am 18 months post op for rny. I wasn't able to eat bread for quite a long time. It always gave me what I called "the scrapies." It felt like it scraped all the way down when I ate it. Very uncomfortable! But eventually I was able to eat it with no problem. But I agree with the other poster that you need to make sure you are getting those proteins in first! I am one of the lucky ones (so far) that are having more problems eating, than not eating. I have to force myself to eat. So at this point, I eat whatever I want just so I can keep weight on. I was talking to a family friend yesterday who had her rny 1 year ago, and she is still not able to eat bread or even meats. She has to puree her meats...still! Everything varies so much from person to person. Just take it easy and try to do what your doctors tell you. The clinic I went to has counselors available to talk to any time you need them. I would make sure you talk to them! Congrats on your surgery! You are at the start of a wonderful and exciting adventure. Take care, Kristin
   — taylork25

June 15, 2011
I forgot to mention in my post that I had an rny on September 15, 2009. I'm down 185 lbs and still want to lose another 15.
   — Kathleen W.

June 15, 2011
I ate fruit a few months after my surgery..I would drink my protein because I just could not do much meat or anything like that at all..so I did eat fruit, mostly berries and melons..I am one year out and lost most of my weight so about 8 pounds of my goal..I eat bread about once a week and choose good bread like the Crazy Dave's WHOLE GRAIN from Costco..I won't do processed bread..good luck..it is WELL WORTH the menu change!
   — tfqh99

June 16, 2011
in time you will but don't rush it try things first and see how it affects you with me i can't eat bread it self. i think it maybe the yeast in it. so just try things one at a time to see it will be ok with you if not now may be latter you will
   — mrkbeatt