I was wondering if some recent post-ops and veterans could give some input here.

I was told last night by my WL center that post-op, fruits should be peeled and veg must be roasted, boiled, sauteed, etc to make soft.

I can certainly understand this for when the solid food phase is intro'd and even a few months out after that. But is this common practice forever when sleeved? Is this advice so that skins or crunchy veggies do not get stuck or remain undigested? Is it because of the "chew" factor, that some people won't break down material good enough while chewing?

Having to do this makes me hesitant on the surgery, because I love fresh fruit and veg (carrots, apples, peaches, peppers, cukes, celery, etc). Peeling and softening loses nutrients and Fiber. I'm concerned about this. I don't mind pounding the Protein, but a little variety with healthy FRESH veggies would be good I would think?

Anyone try watermelon ?

It's mostly Water so my Dr told me that was one of the first fruits I could try. But I don't like watermelon so I haven't. However I do know a couple post-ops who lived by the stuff by week 8.

Anyone try watermelon ?

Hi I'm eight weeks out and I try it like one a week. Because of the natural sugar. Don't eat too much.