Question:
does anyone know when you can start to eat fruit? eg: strawberries , blue berries ect

I am 2weeks po I was wondering if anyone has a hard time tolerating fruits...    — grneyed4u2 (posted on March 26, 2007)

March 26, 2007
I am 6 wks post op and haven't had any fruits yet. I was told by the nutritionist that it would take a while till I would be able to eat fruits. I could try it now but the hard thing is that you have to get all your protein in first and by the time you get that in you are full so no room for fruits. Plus, they sd to be careful of the sugars in fruit they could upset the stomach. I would suggest talking to your nutritionist.
   — hugger1021

March 26, 2007
You shouldn't even be thinking about fruits right now at only 2 weeks post op. At 2 weeks you should be trying broth, sugar free popsicles, crystalight, skim milk, cream of wheat, and low fat cream soups. Fruit is no where on the list But yes, I'd do what the other poster said. Check with you nutrionist! That's what they are there for! Good luck!
   — crystalsno

March 26, 2007
I had some sf applesauce when I was on purees, that's it. It is way too early for you to be eating fruits. Your new pouch is still healing and needs protein! You need to discuss your new diet with your nutritionist.
   — Sheri A.

March 26, 2007
My surgeon/nutrionist gave us a list after we got our staples taken out - 12 days post op and it had cantelope, watermelon and strawberries on the list. I introduced them slowly and was fine. Every surgeon/nutrionist is different. Do what they tell you - however they do surgery, their menus work best for your success!
   — jammerz

March 26, 2007
I don't think it's too early for you to eat fruit - but - your protein should always come first. And so for me, I hardly touched a fruit or even veggie for months. But fruit offers some valuable nutrients and shouldn't be overlooked just because of the sugar, which is natural sugar by the way - it reacts differently in your body than, say, a cupcake. :) Here are some things I learned along the way: apples are out for a long time unless you skin them. For me, the skin is the best part but chewing it to the consistency I wanted took forever and wasn't worth it. Ditto for grapes. Canned fruit in their own juices or light syrup does fine for me. I just recently discovered that a little cinnamon on light pears is yummy. Oranges and mandarins are hard because of the skin early on. Bananas are super easy because they're so squishy. I also love unsweetened applesauce (or the kind made with splenda) and I add cinnamon to it (and splenda if it isn't in there already). It truly is a desert for me. Which still makes me laugh! :) I think strawberries and blueberries would be fine. As always, consult a professional. The biggest advice - eat slow and chew! Listen to your body. It will tell you if something isn't going to sit well. If you'd like to talk, my email is [email protected]. Good luck! Brightest blessings, Sarah in VA.
   — platypus

March 26, 2007
My doctor told me not to eat raw fruits and vegetables, rice, bread, pork chops or steak for at least 6months. The raw fruits and vegetables, pork chop and steak can not digest to good and the rice and bread can cause blockage. I was told once I was a month out I could have can fruit that was in light syrup. You might want to discuss with your doctor what he wants you to do. Good luck!
   — barfiep01

March 26, 2007
It depends on what kind of surgery you had. I had the rny & 2wks. post-op I was craving oranges. My Dr. told me not to even think about fruits this early because it could clog my whole. Tomorrow I will be 3mo. post-op, & I just started eating Strawberries (about 3). Good Luck!!! Don't harm your body, if you are craving something, like the other viewer said try sugar-free products or crystal light.
   — carleenm

March 27, 2007
Hi Debbie, thanks for your question. I would really encourage you to stick with what your doctor says. You will have a lot of head issues that will want to redirect your goals, even for small amounts of good food. The longer you put that off and are successful with that battle, the more you are able to train your brain that you have new goals for food in your life. The answer to your question is gonna be different for different people. Some don't tolerate fruits well and others really enjoy them after surgery. When your doctor says it is ok, you can put them in a blender and add them to your protein drink, or sip on them as a cooler with ice from your blender. If you blend fruits, you can add yogurt or even cottage cheese and yogurt to add good sources of protein to them, as well as milk, and then ice. This gives protein and the flavor of fruit together. I hope you can enjoy it when the time comes, but I encourage you to fight to stick to the program your doctor has put you on. Training our minds is so much harder than actually losing the weight. When you win the head issues of obesity, you have a real chance at lasting success. Take care, Patricia P.
   — Patricia P