Question:
Trying to re-lose..tropical fruits ok??

I am actively trying to re-lose approximately 75lbs and just cant remember what I first ate after surgery 7 years ago. Can anyone give me some suggestions? I live in the Caribbean and all the local fruits are now in full swig..mangoes, guavas, coconuts etc..are these allowed?    — caymanbabe (posted on June 5, 2008)

June 5, 2008
I will come and move in with you and show you how to eatagain. In the Caribbean, I wish. I guess your not talking liguids. Sugar free jello. sugar free carnation instant breakfast fruits vegies, no whites. sugar flour bread. scrambled eggs, fish, cheese, meat, high protein things. Good luck
   — Joanc

June 5, 2008
The fruits are great for your diet, but you are online allowed 1/2 cup at a time. They are really high in natural sugars so the carbs are high. I could only dream of living in the carribean. But I will settle with the northeast :) Not as many hurricanes up here. Good Luck -Karen 10 weeks post op.
   — Karen M.

June 5, 2008
well...my book says I ate bananas, apricots,cherries,peaches,pears,applesauce,fruit cocktail....just 1 tbsp...fish,turkey,chicken,tuna fish,yogurt,cottage cheese,eggs,green beans,asparagus,peas,carrots,beets,squash, oatmeal and cream of wheat....start a new food every week...this list is good for 7 days to 6 weeks after surgery...good luck hon...I'll be praying for ya....you'll do great! Linda
   — LindaA

June 5, 2008
Fruits are a complex carb which is good and they have fiber and a ton of vits and minerals...You'd be better off eating fruits than eating breads and sugar. But you need to add high protein to to diet if you want to lose and get in some good swimming of something on the beach...or on a bike! OMIGOSH! I wanna come visit you...I'll bring the Protein powder! You can make some of the most amazing protein smoothies with all that fruit...Make some mango salsa for fish. Fish is a nice lean low fat protein...Pineapples and chicken...Eggs and cheeses are so good with fresh fruit...I'm getting really jealous...LOL Good luck!
   — .Anita R.

June 6, 2008
Sorry- Lots of sugar in fruits. Look more at the protiens- as our Dr. says " if it had a mother it is great to eat". Good Luck..
   — Ira Sansolo

June 6, 2008
Since everyone is on a plane to go visit you, I'm coming too! Fruit is really high in sugar. I just bought a gerber plate, fork, spoon and knife set. This is what I used when I started eating solids. If it can't fit on the plate, I can't have it. The spoon and fork are extra small and I have to definately pace myself. FRUSTRATING, yes but a silly way of using self-discipline.
   — bariatricdivalatina

June 6, 2008
Thank you all for the suggestions..I especially like the small plate idea..never thought of that..and I do add fruits to my shake..when I make them..am so use to a normal CARIBBEAN way of eating again that I have to do something drastic and regain the self disipline..I will foward these suggestions to my two sisters who also had the RNY..one just as recent as JAnuary and still trying to cope.I love this site..thank you all!! BTW..Any one from DALLAS on here?? Am heading to DALLAS in July for a week long conference and it would be Kewl to meet some of you!!!
   — caymanbabe

June 6, 2008
Go back to the basics... Protein first, veggies next, then fruit and other carb foods. For fruit, look for low glycemic index fruits. I'm sure if you search the net, you'll find a chart. You might want to try filling with water about 15 minutes prior to eating... and remember no drinking with meals or 30 minutes after. As for allowed or not... all things in moderation.
   — gonnadoit