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Hi all,

I'm on stage 4 now - slowly making the transition off mushies. So I take several "meals" to work since I never know what my sleeve will like. Tried dried apricots this morning. They went down fine, but now have serious heartburn (I take a PPI and haven't had a problem with heartburn thus far). Anyone know if dried fruit is ok? I'm 4 weeks out.

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i don't think fruit with seeds is allowed, my plan doesn't talk about dried fruit but it does say i'm allowed melons. just be careful because it is high in sugars, natural sugar yes but still sugar :)

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In very small amounts it should be okay for most people when on soft foods. Dried fruit is very high in calories, carbs, and sugar so you definitely want it to be an occasional thing in small servings (1 prune or 2 apricots = a small serving). But if things are giving you heartburn, definitely step away from them for several weeks and check back later to see if you are tolerating them. 4 weeks out is still very early in the grand scheme of things.

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In very small amounts it should be okay for most people when on soft foods. Dried fruit is very high in calories, carbs, and sugar so you definitely want it to be an occasional thing in small servings (1 prune or 2 apricots = a small serving). But if things are giving you heartburn, definitely step away from them for several weeks and check back later to see if you are tolerating them. 4 weeks out is still very early in the grand scheme of things.

It is early. I had 3 small apricots and it didn't sit well. On to the "try again later" list they go

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i don't think fruit with seeds is allowed, my plan doesn't talk about dried fruit but it does say i'm allowed melons. just be careful because it is high in sugars, natural sugar yes but still sugar :)

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Thanks. 5 apricots is 100cal, I only ate 3. I need extra calories right now, as odd as it sounds - I'm averaging 40p a day

i don't think fruit with seeds is allowed, my plan doesn't talk about dried fruit but it does say i'm allowed melons. just be careful because it is high in sugars, natural sugar yes but still sugar :)

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Thanks. 5 apricots is 100cal, I only ate 3. I need extra calories right now, as odd as it sounds - I'm averaging 40p a day
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I looked on my plan and dried fruits are on the "avoid forever" list. I've never been a big fan of dried fruit anyway, so it wasn't really on my radar screen for re-entry like eggs and meat. Interesting.

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I looked on my plan and dried fruits are on the "avoid forever" list. I've never been a big fan of dried fruit anyway, so it wasn't really on my radar screen for re-entry like eggs and meat. Interesting.

Hmm. It's so interesting - they aren't on mine. The surgeons are so different.

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@blizair09 @rolosmom7 There's on my "no forever" list as well. I believe they also expand in your stomach - so that may be why you feel uncomfortable.

Try to find something with Protein so you are getting a bang for your buck (protein and calories). Have you tried cheese, deli turkey, egg salad, tuna salad, ham salad, seafood salad, Beans, hummus, etc.

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@@blizair09 @rolosmom7 There's on my "no forever" list as well. I believe they also expand in your stomach - so that may be why you feel uncomfortable.

Try to find something with Protein so you are getting a bang for your buck (protein and calories). Have you tried cheese, deli turkey, egg salad, tuna salad, ham salad, seafood salad, Beans, hummus, etc.

Yep - string cheese is my new BFF. Tried a turkey/cheese rollup, didn't go so well. Love hummus - need a good thing to dip because I don't love it from a spoon. Lots of Greek yogurt too.

I'm definitely regretting the dried fruit. Seemed so innocent, wasn't on my "naughty" list. Still trying to stop the slimies. Yuck yuck yuck.

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My avoid list consists of chips, cake, Cookies, soda pop, fried foods... Etc. Dried fruits aren't bad per se, but maybe go to Trader Joes or a health food store to find some that do not have any preservatives nor sugar added. Fruits have important nutrients that aren't listed in the "common" vitamins/minerals list that are vital for health and maintenance such as antioxidants... Etc. It's better to eat fresh fruit vs dried, but I'm sure you already know that. :)

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My avoid list consists of chips, cake, Cookies, soda pop, fried foods... Etc. Dried fruits aren't bad per se, but maybe go to Trader Joes or a health food store to find some that do not have any preservatives nor sugar added. Fruits have important nutrients that aren't listed in the "common" vitamins/minerals list that are vital for health and maintenance such as antioxidants... Etc. It's better to eat fresh fruit vs dried, but I'm sure you already know that. :)

Yep. Dried apricots from TJs. They were in the pantry, and portable. 100cal for 5 seemed like an ok snack (can't eat enough yet for fresh fruit, half of it goes bad - unfortunately). But. They definitely didn't feel nice in my tummy. So I'll put them on hold for awhile. [emoji4]

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