Nuts????

Hi,

I was wondering when you all might of added nuts into your diet, I like Almonds and Pistashios, as well as how many you had as a snack? Also any brands you like of nuts that are WLS friendly.

Sue

I didn't have any until I was 3-4 months out.  I don't have them often because, although they are high in protein, they are also very high-cal.  When I indulge, I usually have 8-10 almonds or cashews, always unsalted as the salt makes them a binge food for me.

I tried honey roasted peanuts, a small handful, at 6 weeks out. I chewed the hell out of them. I can eat just about any kind of nuts now and I really chew them good and I eat about 1/3c for a snack.

i was advised by the nut in guelph to wait till 6months out or later and to eat them sparingly as they are very high in fat.  i have since found roasted edamame & chick peas at the superstore bulk bin area which are both high in protein and a lot lower in fat then nuts.  chew chew chew any nut you do consume though - getting things stuck sucks.

debi.,

at least 3-4 months post-op...you don;t want any tiny fragments getting stuck somewhere.

and when you do try and eat just a few and then wait.......and then next time add a couple more.

Nuts are dry and don;t always go down well or sit well in a pouch..so go slow~!   and enjoy