I have surgery scheduled for early June.

My Nut said she doesn't like the idea of putting a half banana in my Protein Shakes. She thinks it adds too many carbs. I am going to follow the rules for everything my WLS team lays out for me....except for this. I just can't. Every morning I make a strawberry-banana smoothie w/chocolate Protein Powder. It is the best way to start the day! I can drink two per day which is one whole banana. I already don't eat too many carbs and I am pretty sure I'll eliminate them altogether after surgery. I think it's a bit crazy to not allow myself one banana per day especially seeing as it makes getting Protein and liquid in so much easier.

I am not the patient who will tell myself that eating bad food is okay simply because I have a tiny stomach now. I am not looking for ways to skirt the rules of the post-op diet or make excuses for eating the wrong things. But it's ONE BANANA. Could it really be that bad?

What are your thoughts? Did your post-op diet excluded bananas?

Maybe 2/month only. When you have them, make them count!

I eat one small banana a day. I work out a lot so the potassium does me good. However, I can't eat more than that. They really fill me up. It has 90 calories and 23 grams of carbs.. but they are at least the good carbs.

If you are watching your other carbs it shouldn't be that bad. I don't eat the bananas anymore because they give me horrible reflux. I stick to the banana flavoring. If the banana smoothie works for you then go for it. This WLS and eating plan is not a one size fits all kind of program. If you find your weight loss has stalled then it could mean you are getting too many carbs and you will know to cut out the banana. This diet is a on the job learning process. Go for it.

Hey all! There is some great advice and information in this thread. Thank you all for your opinions. And I agree with a previous poster that I need to watch my language and not say things like "I CAN"T give up <fill in the blank>". That type of internal dialogue cannot continue if I want to be successful in this.

I had my nutrition class today and asked specifically about the banana issue. There are two dietitians on staff and this was the second one I've met. She told me that it is a manner of opinion. It is her belief that banana's contribute more good than bad. She said to watch my carb intake, no more than 35 grams, and add a half banana to any smoothie I'd like. She also said the other dietician didn't personally like or eat banana's and so simply advised everyone against them.

So, Yay!! My banana's can stay.

Glad you found the answer you wanted. We usually will if we ask enough people.

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After reading this entire thread, all I can say is....bananas have latex in them???

"No bananas do not contain latex. But around half of all people with latex allergy have allergic reactions when eating particular foods including avocado, banana, chestnut, kiwifruit, passionfruit, plum, strawberry and tomato. This is because some of the proteins in latex that cause latex allergy are also present in these fruits. Common symptoms include tingling in the mouth, stuffy nose, itchy eyes and wheezing..." from Yahoo Answers

Edited May 23, 201412 yr by SnohoGal98296

Learn something everyday!

One banana a day is actually good for you as it will help regulate your digestion and it contains pectin, a dietary fiber which is metabolized into fat burning enzymes by good bacteria in the stomach and intestines. Do not have more than one a day because of the high Glycemic index and you might time it for first meal of the day or post workout meal. These two times are when the body can best process carbs optimally. Carbs are required for protein synthesis to occur so you must eat them. They also regulate so many processes in the body, many of them neurological.

Edited May 24, 201412 yr by Fiddleman

One banana a day is actually good for you as it will help regulate your digestion and it contains pectin, a dietary fiber which is metabolized into fat burning enzymes by good bacteria in the stomach and intestines. Do not have more than one a day because of the high Glycemic index and you might time it for first meal of the day or post workout meal. These two times are when the body can best process carbs optimally. Carbs are required for protein synthesis to occur so you must eat them. They also regulate so many processes in the body, many of them neurological.

why i feel like a crazy person on low carbs: carbs help regulate hormone balance in the body and are required for good neurological functioning. carbs are not bad, how most americans eat them are.