Maybe it's me but I'm having issues with fruits. Oranges I can't eat or my stomach kills me! I literally just ate an apple and bam I went straight to the bathroom. Bananas fill me up for a long time but leave me feeling uncomfortable also. Grapes taste weird to me now and Pre op they were my all time go to fruit.

Anyone else?!

None of those things bother me. I tried fruit probably after month 4 but don't really do it much at all these days. When I do, its not a problem. Just chowed a "cutie" orange for a snack and it was fine. Full now, but fine. May be kinda soon for that much fiber for you.

None of those things bother me. I tried fruit probably after month 4 but don't really do it much at all these days. When I do, its not a problem. Just chowed a "cutie" orange for a snack and it was fine. Full now, but fine. May be kinda soon for that much fiber for you.

I stopped now but at 5 months I'll try again. So take a month off.

My nut encourages fruit for snacks as long as I am still meeting my protein goals. One of my "meals" most days is half a Granny Smith apple sliced dipped in a mix of Greek yogurt & either PB2 or peanut butter protein powder. Since adding the half apple a day with skin, the constipation has gotten so much better. I will also mix small amounts of frozen berries into my protein shakes sometimes too.

I didnt try fruit till after 6 mon..I keep the green seedless grapes around an I have had "A" strawberry an that is the extent of my fruit trying. I was afraid of to much natural sugars , skins and fibers. the seedless grapes even with the little skin I have done well with.

Luckily, I haven’t had problems with fruit. I definitely waited a while after my surgery to add them back in, but I depend on it now for healthy Snacks and sweet treats!

I know it’s easier with the band than with the sleeve, though. I think it’s safest to try only after your surgeon says so, and also to start with a small bite. Also, I’ve heard that the lower-sugar fruits can be easier – berries are often good.

I put small amount of fruit, bananas and berries (2 Oz each in my protein drinks. This gives me healthy carbs with my protein And tastes really good.

Fruit with UNFAVORABLE CARBOHYDRATES (use in moderation): banana, cranberries, dates, fig, guava, kumquat, mango, papaya, prunes, raisins

Fruit with FAVORABLE CARBOHYDRATES (use primarily, fresh, frozen, or canned light): apple, applesauce, apricots, blackberries, blueberries, cantaloupe, cherries, fruit cocktail, grapefruit, grapes, honeydew, kiwi, lemon, lime, nectarine, orange, orange, mandarin, canned, peach, pear, pineapple, plum, raspberries, strawberries, tangerine, watermelon

RAPID INDUCERS OF INSULIN (glycemic index greater than 100%): banana, raisens, apricots, papaya, mango

MODERATE INDUCERS OF INSULIN (glycemic index 50-80%): orange

REDUCED INSULIN SECRETION (glycemic index 30-50%): apple, applesauce, pears, grapes, peaches

(glycemic index 30% or less): cherries, plums, grapefruit

Source: THE ZONE by Barry Sears, PhD, Appendix C (pages 227-238), Appendix H (pages 267-270).

Appendix also gives serving size suggestions for fruits listed above.

I'm almost two months post-bypass and just this week started added 2-3 fresh strawberries and 2-3 slices of banana to my Greek yogurt in the blender -- haven't had any problems and is very yummy -

May I ask what NUT plan is

I eat peeled apples blueberries cooked strawberries and canned pears. I also cant eat oranges or grapefruit bananas or kiwi. Melon is too filling and makes me feel sick. But I need the fiber and the sweetness feels like a treat to me!

I am three months out and too chicken to try most raw fruits, but the one's I've tried I haven't had any problems with. I've had strawberries, blueberries, grapes, a melon sampling from a salad bar (one bite of honeydew, one bite of cantaloupe, one bite of watermelon) and pineapple. (I've also had canned peach.) I have YET to try banana, apple, pear, fresh peaches/nectarines/plums, oranges/clementines/etc.

I have a very small capacity (around 3 ounces) so I haven't eaten a banana simply because I know I can't eat the whole thing and don't want to peel a whole banana just to eat a few bites!! I haven't even used one in a smoothie/shake because I figure that's just extra calories I don't actually need. I am sure I will change my tune eventually.

Edited March 23, 201511 yr by heynowkc