Question for Dr. C re: dietary guidelines

Dear Dr. Curry~ I would be ever so appreciative if you could look at the guidelines that I was given. I feel that they are off the mark. fluid intake: 32 oz per day of an electrolyte solution, such as gatorade protein intake: 45-50 grams per day Eat 3x per day on solids from the 4 food group, no emphasis on protein first. No mention of calcium as yet, but the nurse said to take a multi vit with B-12 in it. When I questioned her about the ability of a post op RNY patient to absorb B-12 from a swallowed vit, she said sure you can?? Currently, I m taking a flintstones with iron 2x per day per guidelines. "I" have added in 1 sublingual B-12 and 1500 mg of calcium citrate liquid with D and mag, split up over the day. I am also shooting for atleast 60 grams of protein per day and have worked up to about 50 oz. of plain water or decaf tea, NOT gatorade. As a side, i was started in the hospital on Capri Sun. Is this normal? Jenn

Jenn, I am not Dr. Curry BUT as a patient of his... your dietary guidelines are different then ours. I'll let Dr. C answer your question though. Hope your surgery went well and you are recoverying well!

Every surgeon has different guidelines, but I think you're doing the right thing with the sublingual B12 and calcium. It sounds like you know what you should be doing! We recommend Propel instead of Gatorade, less sugar therefore less dumping. If you want a more detailed answer go over to our board at new you real you dot com and you can post a message for Erin the famous dietitian. Good luck, Dr. C

Thank you Dr. C! I thought some of the guidelines were too low! I will join you over on your board. Thank you Heather as well for responding! Jenn