V8 Juice

Can't remember................is V8 Juice allowed as a liquid or in small portion in the first 2-3 weeks after bypass surgery ??? Trying to work up a diet with some variety.

Anyone help me out ??

Yes, it is allowed. I have to say though, I tried it and my tummy felt kind of funky. I don't know if it was because of the acidity or not. I will try it again though. It is on the approve list that Maine Bariatric has for the First Month diet.

Notice you had your surgery on the 25th of June and you have already loss 40 lbs.  You are doing awesome I am truly impressed.  I had hopes for that loss in first 3 mo. or so.  I hope you are getting proper protein. If you don't mind sharing what is an average day diet for you.  I have been having Carnation Breakfast w/ skim milk, broth and yogurt with water, Lipton Diet ice teas and Sugar free pos added in here and there.  Amazing how one or two extra sips can make me uncomfortable. Ok you have truly inspired me and reminded me I was not insane to do this.  Thanks.

Hi Heybelle, Actually, I only lost about 15 lbs since the surgery on 6/25.  The rest was since my first appointment for the surgery in February.  I wi**** was 40lbs since my surgery! That would be awesome!!  I usually have 1 protein shake and the 2 other meals are 1/2 cup of blended Fat Free cottage cheese and about 4 pieces of pineapple (cubes, no sugar added)  I am getting tired of the cottage cheese, but they have 14 grams of protein. Sometimes I will have scrambled egg substitute.  Some days I get 2 protein shakes, but I don't really like the taste.  Yesterday, I treated myself and ordered an egg drop soup from a local chinese restaurant.  Nothing really fills me up and it is making me nervous.  But I suppose it is because everything is liquid.  I have to admit I had 3 french fries last night, and that really made me feel uncomfortable. No more of those!  That is what got me fat in the first place. But it really satisfied that craving at the time.

I love V8.  I drink it nearly everyday.  I actually miss eating veggies, and can't wait to eat them again.  Everyone is different, though, and it does bother some.  Try it slowly and see how it makes you feel.