Okay, I'm 10 days post op (sleeve) and just starting to ease into the soft food diet. The literature provided by my doctors office says to avoid fresh fruit. Elsewhere, it talks about using fruit in Protein smoothies at this stage.

So, which is it? Yes, I'm kind of a stickler for the rules, so I want to make sure I'm doing this right. Is it mostly an issue of the texture of fresh fruit, and blending them into smoothies solves that? Or is there something about the way fruit digests? Which fresh fruits can I add to my smoothies, and which should I avoid entirely?

Thanks, Christi

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My surgeon is very strict. Absolutely no fruit (too high in sugar), no grains (bread, cereal, Pasta, etc.) ever.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WRcaSIMxfYg

Forever-ever? I'm all for following the surgeons plan to the "t" but I would have to question what nutrition training/scientific studies have led him/her to conclude that bariatric patients should abstain from fresh fruit and whole grains forever.

A list of low carb keto friendly fruits...

Berries are your friend! I don't eat fruit except strawberries. I am not a huge fruit person, never have been. I'd rather eat veggies, you can eat large amounts for very few calories. i am not the sweet tooth type, but I like a strawberry now and then.

Every surgeon has their own program. Some allow fruit & grains, others don't. My surgeon is very strict. Absolutely no fruit (too high in sugar), no grains (bread, cereal, Pasta, etc.) ever. Post-op it is clear liquids only for the first week then add Protein shakes for the next three weeks. Then, at week 5 start puree for two weeks, then soft for two more weeks & then, finally, progress to regular foods at week 9.

I'm curious, so, you really can't have fruit ever? Or just in the beginning stages?

Yes, forever. The list of foods you can never, ever have again. Also, no pre-made Protein Shakes. They must be powdered & made in no more than 4 ounces of Water only.

I no longer see my operating surgeon for follow up because of a change in insurance. Let's say I've now been "liberated" by the team I now see.

Every surgeon has their own program. Some allow fruit & grains, others don't. My surgeon is very strict. Absolutely no fruit (too high in sugar), no grains (bread, cereal, Pasta, etc.) ever. Post-op it is clear liquids only for the first week then add Protein shakes for the next three weeks. Then, at week 5 start puree for two weeks, then soft for two more weeks & then, finally, progress to regular foods at week 9.

I'm curious, so, you really can't have fruit ever? Or just in the beginning stages?

Yes, forever. The list of foods you can never, ever have again. Also, no pre-made protein shakes. They must be powdered & made in no more than 4 ounces of Water only.

I no longer see my operating surgeon for follow up because of a change in insurance. Let's say I've now been "liberated" by the team I now see.

Sounds like your surgeon is setting his patients up for failure. A lifetime of that kind of restriction is impossible and frankly, entirely unnessecary. He may have the surgical skills to perform WLS but he doesn't know jack sh**t about nutrition or the psychology of obesity. Hopefully others will see the light before they sabotage themselves out of resentment for this ridiculous diet plan.

My nut said that fresh fruit is perfectly fine. They say that skins on the fruits like apples and plums are the issue. They are tough and they don't want them getting stuck on us. However, when asked, watermelon and cantaloupe were perfectly fine for Snacks they told us. Not as a meal because they have no Protein or Calcium values that really aid us.

I will say this though... fresh watermelon has quickly become my new best friend. It's delicious to me. Not to me tonight the Water content is helping me get fluids in.

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When i had my band I rarely could eat raw apple because the skin did not break down enough by chewing so would get stuck.

If I put the applein a blender with shakes, i never had problems.

I will say this though... fresh watermelon has quickly become my new best friend. It's delicious to me. BariatricPal App

Frozen chunks of watermelon, cantaloupe and muskmelon are my #1 favorite summertime snack. SO refreshing! And being frozen, you can't eat a whole bunch at a time.

My Dr is a strong believer in fresh fruits and vegetables (i think if he had his way he would turn me into a vegan/vegetarian!).. and cleared me to eat them cooked or raw either blended/mashed quite early on - with the skin off on fresh fruits of course

Edited May 25, 201610 yr by bigmamaAfrica