Question:
At what point can I add low fat PB to my diet? Open Rny 3wks

   — J. W. (posted on November 12, 2002)

November 12, 2002
My nutritionist allowed us to have it starting with the soft food phase of our post-op diet - one month out...JR
   — John Rushton

November 12, 2002
I was allowed regular (not lowfat) peanut butter at two weeks. LF PB (as well as other LF products)uses sugars and carbs to replace the fats, so my doc has us use regular.
   — Tina P.

November 12, 2002
Remember RNY'ers don't absorb all the fat we take in, so go for the full fat version. And you should be able to start now. P.B. on crackers, good start at 3 weeks. Has your doc put you on soft foods yet? P.B. on crackers is a soft food stage...
   — Cindy R.

November 12, 2002
Cindy...I know that I dump on high-fat stuff (like regular mayo), so I would go for the low-fat PB over the regular...JR
   — John Rushton

November 12, 2002
Hi, my nutritionist gave me the okay for PB after my 2 week visit. One TBSP and he recommended Natural PeanutButter made by Smuckers. The only ingredients are peanuts and salt. Its really good. I enjoy it for breakfast on reduced fat ritz crackers.
   — Dawn E.