Why no citrus fruits after surgery?

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Many citrus fruits contain a high amount of natural sugars. This requirement does not last forever. I had RNY gastric bypass surgery. At 4 months post-op, oranges were added back into the list of food I could consume.

After RNY surgery, the part of your stomach that normally processes fats and sugars has been cut away. So consuming too much sugar can cause dumping. Over time your intestines will realize something is wrong and begin to pick up the slack. That is why the this restriction is temporary. Also citrus is generally acidic and you want your stomach to heal without bathing it in a high acid content.