Question:
Wondering when i can drink orange juice...

Before surgery i would mix my protein powder with crushed ice and orange juice and it tasted just like orange julius. That was the easiest way for me to get it down. I am only a month and a 1/2 out (lap rny). Thanks for any info.    — naynay972 (posted on July 27, 2006)

July 27, 2006
Instead of using orange juice get orange crystal light it is great also I am 1 yr. 3 mo. out and lost about 100lbs. I have and still drink it with protien...Good luck Cindy
   — NYCindy

July 27, 2006
Hello, on my 4th week follow up my surgen and dietition I was told I could drink orange juice (with no pulp), I have had no problems. As always you should consult your surgen
   — Tina G.

July 27, 2006
you can drink OJ any time you want as long as you mix 1/2 with water. As for protein powder, I suggest you consult your dietican, I don't think it would be good for you
   — Steve Cohen

July 27, 2006
The crystal light sunrise orange "juice" is a good no carb, no calorie alternative to real juice and it mixes well with the protein powders.
   — pattilca

July 27, 2006
Well I was told by my doctor and my dietician that I could drink orange juice (or any juice) just as long as it was unsweet. They do make a Tropicana orange juice low in sugar and that should be ok.
   — PoohBearNC

July 28, 2006
I just wanted to thank everyone for the answers to my question and for being so wonderful!!!
   — naynay972

July 28, 2006
Careful trying orange juice. Many people will dump immediately on it. And juice, although derived from healthy fruit, is just drinking calories and sugar you don't otherwise need to do. Sunrise Orange Crystal Light is the way to go, IMO. Save the juice for down the road when you've lost, and then wait to find out if you dump from it.
   — Dinka Doo

July 31, 2006
OJ has lots of sugar!
   — Novashannon