Question:
What are the rules on eating nuts?

I love pistachios and sunflower seeds and I know they would be a good source of protien for me. I have a hard time getting in my protien. I can't stomach those protien powders and stuff and right now I'm having trouble eating. Would I be able to eat nuts, I'm 2 months post-op and have lost 72#. I would appriciate any help you all could give me.    — Linda M. (posted on August 2, 2000)

August 2, 2000
I AM AFRAID TO EAT NUTS. I LIKE HARD CHEESE MADE WITH SKIM MILK. I WANT TO KNOW HOW YOU PEOPLE WHOM ARE TWO MONTHS POST HAVE LOST SO MUCH WT. I AM 2 MO BUT HAVE ONLY LOST 30 lbs. I HAVE A BAD BACK SO I HAVE TO BE CAREFUL. I JUST STARTED SWIMMING EXERCISES. GOOD LUCK GOD BLESS SHIRLEY C.
   — [Anonymous]

August 2, 2000
Linda, I don't think there are any rules for eating nuts. However, what does your surgeon say? As long as you CHEW- you should be fine. Also, I would measure them out instead of eating them out of a bag or can, so you know exactly how much you are eating. Otherwise, you may end up grazing on them all day. Remember, too, nuts can be high in fat and that may give you a tummy ache (high fat does that to me, but as long as I only eat high fat occasionally, I am ok), and high fat may slow down your weight loss. Good Luck!
   — M B.

August 3, 2000
I Love my pumpkin seeds! I also like the process of shelling them...it gives me something to do that takes a long time...like smoking, something with your hands etc. I buy a bag and make it last two days. I'm in my 7th month and not sure if nuts will work without jamming you up earlier...but I think they are great snack and source of protein. I tried jerky earlier in my recovery because so many said it was a good snack...it got stuck and i got sick...i just can't get myself to eat that anymore. Another thing you might try is soy nuts. They have them in different flavors. I've lost 99 pounds and am living happily ever after...nuts and all
   — Shelly G.

August 3, 2000
I had to wait 8 weeks before I was allowed to eat nuts.
   — Paula G.

August 3, 2000
I started peanuts at 2 months post-op. Just chew and it should be ok.
   — [Deactivated Member]

August 3, 2000
I am 3 1/2 months post op and have been eating nuts since 6 weeks and have had no probloms of any kind. I to am nuts about pistachios and most of the rest. Congrats to you , I am also 72 #s gone forever, and counting !
   — nancy T.

August 3, 2000
I am three months post-op and discovered one of the foods I can eat (I have had lots of problems tolerating many foods) is peanuts. Honey roasted peanuts taste great, fill me quickly, and have a good protein source. Go figure! Good luck.
   — [Deactivated Member]

July 3, 2001
I am 3 1/2 months post op and I eat sunflower seeds all the time. My doctor told me that the oil is good for the hair and face. He also told me that it was a great source of protein.
   — Jeannie T.