Despite many diets leading you to believe otherwise, there are no “good” or “bad” foods. This is why weight-loss surgery is not the next diet. Yet a balanced diet with quality foods like proteins, vegetables, fruits, and healthy fats is always the advice to maintain your health. Not surprisingly, French fries are not the healthiest nutrition. But if you follow a wholesome diet generally, there is no harm in eating them occasionally. That said, WLS has changed your body, so you need to keep a few things in mind.

After WLS, your digestive system works differently. This means that food is absorbed differently, but also the risk of food entering the intestine too quickly and into too large pieces. This can create discomfort, better known as early dumping. In addition, consuming fat and too many carbohydrates can lead to late dumping. Here you can read more about dumping. Another possibility is that you may not tolerate certain foods, leading to nauseaor diarrhea.

The bottom line? We won't encourage you to eat French fries after WLS, but we understand if you want to from time to time. When eating chips, think of the following guidlines.

Chips are usually prepared deep-fried in restaurants and takeaway places.

Even better, swap traditional fries for healthier varieties. Best part? They taste great, so you're not missing out on the good stuff.