Watermelon????

TexGal · July 4, 2008

I am soon to go into my mushies, and was wondering if I could have watermelon? It seems like it is watery like and if I mash it before I take a bite. Did anyone else eat watermelon or any other type of fresh fruit during your mushy stage? Thanks for the help.

LB4Life · July 5, 2008

I don't know if this qualifies under the "mushy" stage (I haven't got there yet) but I know watermelon is so very watery that trying to mush it up may not be the best idea. If you find out it's an exceptable food item at this time, also check with your nurse/Dr., then I would suggest cutting into small/tiny pieces, so your mouth doesn't overflow with the juice and you accidently swallow the melon before chewing it to bits (I've done this now and I would not want to do it when I get my band). I have also heard that watermelon has lots of fibre and has great health benefits, much like the blueberry. Good luck and I hope others can help you more than I.

Babysoftly · July 5, 2008

I read about 2 weeks ago someone having watermelon and it stuck :thumbup: So I would be cautious.

SanDiegoSusan · July 5, 2008

What about just pouring the juice into a cup and having a glass of fresh watermelon juice? Then you don't have to worry about the pulp but still get to enjoy the taste.

CanHardlyWait · July 5, 2008

I am almost two months post-opt and during my mushie stage watermelon was one of my favorites...it practically melts in your mouth and it is so watery, but you still have to chew. It was great!!

U_go_gurl68 · July 7, 2008

Hi all,

I also love Watermelon, but was told it wasn't a good thing to eat because people don't tend to chew it enough and it could get stuck. I have been having a craving for it so bad though that I have to have some.

At some of the mexican restaurants, they make this drink made out of watermelon that it pretty much just the fruit liquified. I went to the store and bought some popsicle forms and thought about getting some fresh watermelon and freezing it into pops. I want to have the fresh watermelon taste, but don't want any complications. Just an idea.

Sincerely,

Stephanie---Texas

minidriver · July 8, 2008

Hi all,
I also love Watermelon, but was told it wasn't a good thing to eat because people don't tend to chew it enough and it could get stuck. I have been having a craving for it so bad though that I have to have some.

At some of the mexican restaurants, they make this drink made out of watermelon that it pretty much just the fruit liquified. I went to the store and bought some popsicle forms and thought about getting some fresh watermelon and freezing it into pops. I want to have the fresh watermelon taste, but don't want any complications. Just an idea.

Sincerely,

Stephanie---Texas

I think you're talking about granita. Here's how to make it: put about 5 cups of cubed watermelon in your food processor and process it as liquid as you can, then strain through a fine strainer so that it's just juice. Dissolve 1/2 c of splenda in boiling Water. After it cools down, add some to the watermelon puree. You can adjust it depending on how sweet you like it. You should make it sweeter than you would normally like because it will lose some of the sweetness as it freezes. Also add the juice of a lime for some tartness.

Pour it in a metal baking pan and put in the freezer. Let it freeze for 3 hours, stirring it every hour or so. Yummy yummy yummy.

pinkdots410 · July 8, 2008

Watermelon was a staple in my mushie stage! I of course chewed really well and had no problems!

U_go_gurl68 · July 8, 2008

I think you're talking about granita. Here's how to make it: put about 5 cups of cubed watermelon in your food processor and process it as liquid as you can, then strain through a fine strainer so that it's just juice. Dissolve 1/2 c of splenda in boiling Water. After it cools down, add some to the watermelon puree. You can adjust it depending on how sweet you like it. You should make it sweeter than you would normally like because it will lose some of the sweetness as it freezes. Also add the juice of a lime for some tartness.
Pour it in a metal baking pan and put in the freezer. Let it freeze for 3 hours, stirring it every hour or so. Yummy yummy yummy.

Minidriver,

Thanks for the recipe. Sounds good. Granita, huh? I don't know if that is what they call it, but I know they also serve other drinks made out of canteloupe, rice, etc....Thanks again. I will try it.

Stephanie