This is a bit of a silly question, but I adore marshmallows. The big fluffy kind. Since surgery I have had this weird fear of eating them. I've never heard anyone say that we can't have them but for some reason I have it in my head that my stomach may not be able to digest them. I would love to have one as a treat on occasion so my question is are they ok to have?

Marshmallows are full of sugar, I really don't think its a good idea.

They will probably make you very sick...be very careful!

I would say no due them being purely sugar. That can cause a problem in itself. I have some small marshmellows in my cubboard that I've been noticing a lot lately but remind myself of the sugar content. I am working on avoiding foods that have sugars in them. I am working on eating the foods that have no sugar added. I do love eating fruits too......

I would avoid them just for the fact that it's like eating a sugar cube times 4. Not that you should never have one again, but I'd waste my carbs on something with more value. I love roasted marshmallows and I know I have to stay away from them or I'll be sorry. Who knows.. Maybe once I taste one I'll realize I don't like them anymore.. LOL, I hope for my sake

Its not an ideal choice for a treat. Nutritionally speaking it is about 25 very empty calories, mostly sugar (97% carbohydrates). That said if you can work it into your diet, and can account for it in your daily intake of calories, carbs, proteins and fats, then feel free to indulge. Note that the sugar may cause some queasiness (it may not) and if you have been following a mostly low carb diet, you may feel a little shakey and jittery due to the blood sugar spike. Let us know how you do!

We camp alot as a family , and the kids love roasting them. I asked the dr. and he said NO WAY. EVER EVER EVER. This is what I was told.

Thanks everyone! I think my brain KNOWS they are a bad idea I just needed the encouragement to walk away from the Jet-puffed, lol. I looked at how much sugar was in them and I think my stomach began to protest (we don't do sugar well). Thanks for keeping me on the wagon.

I guess I just don't see the big deal. I personally am staying away from sugar etc but I've only been sleeved for 9 weeks. Depending on how far post op you are, I agree with johnlatte in that if you account for one I think it's fine. My dr wants her patients to be able to eat like a skinny person. Umm, skinny ppl like marshmallows too so one once in a while I would think would be fine. However, if it's a slippery slope for you I would've very cautious.

Then again, you might try one and not like it or it might make you feel sick!