Question:
Why are we not allowed to eat peanuts post op

Why is it so bad to not eat peanuts post-op, In moderation I've been eating a little here and a little there, I know the fat content is up there, but I'm barley able to eat anything of substance, ( get full too fast) then the next thing you know I've barley gotten my protein in for the day, I'm addicted to cashews, 1 onz services, (which is more then plenty) 160 calories, 14 grams of fat, 5 protiens. (other then the fat) these little small jewels, realy help me when I'm in a nitch and am hungry. I think in an average day I eat less then 30-40 grams of fat per day. Is there any other reason that I shouldn't be eating these post op ?? 2 months 1 day post op and down 56 pounds.    — tannedtigress (posted on July 25, 2002)

July 25, 2002
I don't think its such a bad thing. To help my protein levels, I eat a scoop of peanutbutter everyday which my doc told me is fine. I wouldn't worry about having the little amount you do. Another thing to try though, is soy nuts. I have soy nuts with BBQ flavor. They are jam packed with protein (12g per serving). You can either get them at a supermarket or at vitalady.com.
   — emilyfink

July 25, 2002
Nuts are FINE, and good protein. I am highly allergic and cant eat them, but lots of post ops do, its a great snack type food. Anything in moderation is the key success....
   — bob-haller

July 25, 2002
Dawn, I am 5 1/2 weeks, and I eat a few almonds a day, and eat peanut butter from time to time for protein. I don't eat many almonds because nuts have always given me a diarrhea (that has not changed). Just make sure you chew, don't overdo, and enjoy your natural protein. Good Luck!
   — Tina B.

July 25, 2002
Not allowed to eat peanuts post op??? I've never heard that one. ;) I love peanuts and for the last 20 years I've suffered acid reflux really bad after eating them. Since the WLS I can eat peanuts with no problems. And I'm sure making up for the last 20 years!
   — Danmark

July 25, 2002
Ok, I can see the issue with the fat in nuts, but it is GOOD fat! HDL raising fat! Since we malabsorb fat, isn't it good to add a bit into our diets everyday? The meat I eat is very lean, so I'm not getting much fat there. The cheese has a different kind of fat, just like the meat! I think pistachios and cashews go down so great and taste a lot better than soy nuts do. I find I can only eat about 10 cashew halves, but it makes me feel like I ate so much just because it's ten of anything! Where did you hear you weren't supposed to eat nuts? I haven't honestly tried peanuts yet, I wasn't a big fan of them pre op. Oh, I also have noticed that my nce severely dry skin really benefits from consuming some fat in my diet. I was one of those confused high carb, low fat dieters in my pre wls life, so I rarely ate nuts. I had the worst dry skin and hair. After wls, eating nuts has really made a difference!
   — NicoleG

July 25, 2002
Nuts? Bad? Noooo. Nuts, GOOD. As everyone said, we malabsorb a good deal of fats/oils, and we need some of what nuts have to offer. I don't count the protein, but they provide some other nutrients that we CAN absorb. (don't make me get out my books!) Win/win, you know? Also, a few nuts go a LONG way toward satisfying the chew, the texture, the flavor, the head thing & the tummy thing. That's a LOT of miles out of an oz of nuts, you know?
   — vitalady

July 25, 2002
Nuts? Bad? Noooo. Nuts, GOOD. As everyone said, we malabsorb a good deal of fats/oils, and we need some of what nuts have to offer. I don't count the protein, but they provide some other nutrients that we CAN absorb. (don't make me get out my books!) Win/win, you know? Also, a few nuts go a LONG way toward satisfying the chew, the texture, the flavor, the head thing & the tummy thing. That's a LOT of miles out of an oz of nuts, you know?
   — vitalady