What is the deal with the seeds? Before surgery the nutrisionist said not to eat any seeds. Were any of you told this and do you know why? I wanted to make a strawberry smoothie with real strawberries. Do I have to strain the seeds out.

I love fresh strawberries, will I never be able to eat them again?

Thanks

Kathy

Dr. Lopez

4/21/2004

285/269/?????????

-16 pounds

?? I have not heard this, so... I think it's just that nutritionist's opinion. If we can take our regular meds, I would think seeds wouldn't be any problem.

I've certainly had strawberries, raspberris, cucumbers, tomatos, and all their seeds. Not to mention sunflower seeds, but at least those were chewed. :cool:

Thanks Donali, my husband was there when the nutrionist said this and so he is being my policeman and saying no to anything with seeds. I had not heard this from anyone else and I figured this was best place to go for answers.

The nutrionist said something about them settling to the bottom and could plug you up. Hubby is just trying to be helpful, doesn't want me to get plugged up. But darn I want my strawberries. Glad to hear they went down ok for you.

Have a great day!!!

Thanks Kathy:cool: :cool:

I have not heard this before either. I have had my fair share of sunflower seeds since I was banded 9 weeks ago. I have also eaten strawberries. No problems so far . Like Donali said it might just be your nutritionalist's personal preference. Mine never mentioned anything likethat nor is it in my post op instructions. Hope this helps

Michelle

4.6.04

265/238.5/160ish

Dr Ortiz

When I was banded May 8, 04, the nutricianist also told me no seeds from foods like strawberries and raspberries but i have had smoothies with the seeds still in and it has gone fine. I am with the others. If I can still take medications and eat many other variety of foods than I can handle the seeds aspect. T

I remember hearing something about seeds, but I think that only goes until the band is healed to avoid a little bugger getting trapped. Great, one more thing for me to be paranoid about considering I put berries in my protein shake every day. Mmm, berries!