So today I am sitting at my desk enjoying a very good homemade fruit salad, which consisted of Strawberries, grapes, apples, oragnes, watermelon, bananas, and blackberries, then the thought hit me, Will i be able to enjoy this fruit salad after surgey? I have not undergone surgery yet as a matter of fact my date is currently set for October 9th, but just wanted to know from the people post op, can we have these fruits? and if so how long after surgery before we can eat them again?

Thanks Guys and Gals

My nutritionist limits fruit intake to two ounces a day. It needs to be fresh or canned or frozen with no sugar added. I don't have fruit every day, so I have more than that occasionally. I'm sure other nutritionists have other guidelines.

I was allowed raw fruits/veggies at four weeks. I have had no issues tolerating either. I probably have fresh fruit 2 or 3 times a week as a snack. I would eat more but I usually don't have room.

I am allowed soft/canned fruit and well cooked veggies right now (4th week); will be reg foods in two weeks. After surgery you will always need to focus on protein intake as a priority. You will be able to eat fruit again, just not that many types in one sitting and ANY meal you have. should include protein. I have a 1/2 (or whole depending on hunger) of a Lite Babybel cheese with things like fruit or foods low in protein/high in sugar. Get creative, I promise you won't feel deprived - ALL things in moderation!

Thanks Guys,

I like fruit so once the thought hit i became instantly depressed. I know i wont be able to hold nearly the amount of food that i hold now once i have the surgery, however to not be able to tolerate it at all would probably be heart breaking.