Doc says no fruit--EVER

[fancystephanie 25]

fruit has never really been an issue for me with weight gain, and my program doesn't say to avoid it. I've been throwing a few cherries, an inch of banana, or a couple of slices in with my Protein smoothies, just for variety. I'd rather have that than sugar free syrups, but I'm more of a "natural foods" person.

[del112 62]

Rubbish!

No fruit ever.??!! Equating fruit to sugar with a Vitamin? ?? Nonsense!

[Margie122 845]

My NUT and surgeon did not tell me I could NEVER eat fruit...but the NUT did say to eat protein/veg first, etc. He also recommended limiting and/or staying away from bananas, grapes, pears and watermelon in the weight loss stage. Probably stay away from them in weight loss stage and limit in maintenance phase. I'm not 100% sure on the watermelon...but I think that was it. He said bananas, grapes, pears and watermelon have the highest sugar content and are the most likely for me to overeat.

[erp 2,016]

I should clarify that the nutritionists agree, and STRONGLY emphasize not wasting calorie consumption on fruit. They compare it to eating a cookie with a Vitamin.< /p>

I didn't get to 260+ pounds because I ate a lot of apples and oranges. My program recommends 1-2 servings of fruit a day. I do suggest limiting fruit consumption when in smoothie form only from a satiety and portion standpoint. Wait until you can eat your fruit as it is easy to slug down an entire apple that has been puréed but eating a whole apple? That took me a year and a half.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

fruit is all sugar snd sugar = carbs is what I understood

That's an oversimplification. Fruit is not all sugar but does contain sugar. It also contains Fiber but most of the benefits that of that fiber are loss when broken down into a smoothie. Unused sugar will indeed turn into carbs. However carbs are not evil if your activity level will burn them off. Used to say fuel a workout, carbs can be a good thing. There's a reason why endurance athletes carb load before an event.

[CJ Porter 93]

I am absolutely not approaching my life as a "never have again" and neither my doctor nor nutritionist recommend that either! I'm with @@Whynotnow - I did not get this size by eating fruits or vegetables. I'm 8 weeks out and have been able to eat peeled apples, a small section of banana, etc. I'm not going crazy with it and I'm following the protein/veg then fruit rule.

I can also tell you that as a diabetic, fruit sugars do not impact my blood sugars like cane sugar/sweets do. And if the fruit helps curb my cravings for things that are much worse for me, all the better. (YMMV - all diabetics are different. If you are diabetic, please seek the advice of your own doctor. )

All of that being said, you have to do what is right for you. I'm honest with my NUT when I stray from advice and I also work with my counselor to keep me from getting back to that sugar crazed binger I was prior to surgery. Good luck!

Edited October 27, 2015 by CJ Porter

[PayItForward 207]

Maybe your doctor was talking about juicing? Juicing removes all the Fiber and you are left with only the sugar.

[Dub 10,026]

There are certain aspects about some fruits that do elevate them above the status of "sugary death".

I will continue enjoying blueberries, for instance...certainly in small quantities.

fruit will pretty much be the only source of any type of sugar in my future maintenance diet.

For now, though....I'm trying to burn off fat during the weight loss phase. If fruit is on hold for a while, then that's okay.

I'm going after this weight loss aggressively and going to have some strict parameters to stay within for ongoing life.

One of the things that appeals to me about a good strategy for maintenance diet is the theme of ALL THINGS IN MODERATION.

Balance.

[lauraellen80 855]

Well, if I am screwing up by eating fruit, so be it. If it comes down to weighing a few more pounds vs. having horrible Constipation and anal fissures (which I liken to pushing out a bouquet of rusty razor blades), I'll gladly keep the few extra pounds. Because that's what was happening to me without enough fiber in my post op diet. I eat two prunes or half an apple--always as a snack with some nuts, almond butter, or cheese--a few times a week. But hey, I also eat those evil carbs in the form of oatmeal, Beans, and quinoa, so what do I know...

[TMG1980TMG 136]

No- my surgeon encourages fresh fruit and veggie smoothies rather commercial "shakes" during recovery.

He advocates patients work to eating a pound of veggies a day with 1-2 fruit. (No juice tho)

I picked my surgeon based on his nutritional philosophy. ????????

I am suppose to avoid processed foods of any kind but have no restrictions on calories, carbs, fat, etc.

I track to help me be mindful of my choices and keep track of my Protein. I am at about 500 calories a day at 1 month out usually 50-60 G Protein. ????

Edited October 27, 2015 by TMG1980TMG

[Miss Mac 6,262]

I am allowed fruit. I was only told to not drink my fruit.

[jane13 2,256]

@@lauraellen80 - "which I liken to pushing out a bouquet of rusty razor blades"

ROTFLMAO!!!!!

That reminds me of the "anal"ogy from a few months ago to a "pineapple" - - -

I totally agree - I will eat some fruit~

[thisfathasgot2go 235]

Yeah, never is a long time! My post-op recommendations allowed a 1/4 cup of fruit beginning 2 weeks out, like soft peaches and pears (in juice for softening, but refraining from drinking said juice). I don't think it would hurt being a part of your diet in the future.

[twinhappy 79]

I was allowed small amounts of fruit after 3 months. They said to treat it as a dessert and I was encouraged to eat soft skinned fruits (strawberries, blueberries,etc) as they had less sugar. Than being said I do eat half a small banana sometimes or about 1/4 of an apple sliced with some good cheese. I am 8 months post-op. Everything in moderation. The way I see it - God made fruit for us to eat!

[PayItForward 207]

He advocates patients work to eating a pound of veggies a day with 1-2 fruit. (No juice tho)

A pound of vegetables per day? I'm only on my 5th week so maybe it will change. But I couldn't even begin to imagine eating that much per day. Especially in addition to the required Protein. I would have to eat every hour and still don't think I could consume that much.