Question:
Im 3 weeks out and was wondering in I can drink orange juice?

orange juice    — bsengstrand (posted on May 3, 2010)


May 3, 2010
No. It's way too high in sugar, and there may be a problem with acidity as well.
   — Janell C.

May 3, 2010
No. It's way too high in sugar, and there may be a problem with acidity as well.
   — Janell C.

May 3, 2010
Orange juice is the only thing that has made me sick. It is far too acidic.
   — KristalleH

May 3, 2010
I had surgery almost 2 years ago and I've tried OJ several times. The acid in OJ hurts my stomach even when I dilute it.
   — Caribou ME

May 3, 2010
My NUT and Dr. said no juice ever, too many calories and sugar.
   — FSUMom

May 3, 2010
I am 9 months out from RNY. If I get the taste for fruit juice, I add about one teaspoon to a glass of water. As diluted as it is, it somehow satisfies my craving. You might try that. Remember this life change is about "out with the old and in with the new".
   — browngathers

May 3, 2010
I am 9 months out from RNY. If I get the taste for fruit juice, I add about one teaspoon to a glass of water. As diluted as it is, it somehow satisfies my craving. You might try that. Remember this life change is about "out with the old and in with the new".
   — browngathers

May 3, 2010
I was told not to drink or eat anything with more than 14g of sugar in one serving. I you look in the back of the orange juice bottle, you'll see how many sugars and calories it can have. I was craving fruits too and fruit juices, more like apple juice...so I found the Motts Light Apple juice has 14g of sugars and not so many calories...maybe you could find a orange juice like it? I also don't know about that acidity? I seem to be ok with the apple juice...Good Luck...
   — Piwell

May 3, 2010
Three weeks out is too soon. I am four months out. I drink the orange juice that has the sugar reduced by 50%. Then I mix it with diet iced tea. I think it is wonderful. The acid isn't a problem. The reduced sugar orange juice is 10 grams of sugar per serving. You might be okay without the iced tea.
   — MargaretHM

May 4, 2010
My nutritionist said I could have apple, grape, or cranberry juice. 100% juice. But no more than 4 ounces a day. I'm 7 weeks out and haven't tried OJ but I plan too. Just remember everyone is different. What didn't work for someone could work for you. =D Happy Drinking
   — CourtCourt2009

May 4, 2010
Maybe you could try an acid reducer as well. My surgeon told me to take them for a minimum of 6 mo.
   — KristalleH

May 4, 2010
No that is to much sgar and the acid bothered my stomach.
   — Mrscrprice

May 4, 2010
I sometimes have the Trop 50 to wash down a protein shot in the morning, but I only have a "glug". There is still lots of sugar in it - I love the idea of mixing the Trop 50 w/ Iced Tea (I am an IT junkie). Everyone is different, I would try dilluted first and then see how you do. Sometimes I get really low blood sugar an a sip of the Trop 50 helps that too. I haven't had any issues w/ acid, though. I had terrible Acid reflux/GERD prior to surgery, but the last time I had any acid issues was May 13, 2009. But that's just me...good luck!
   — stellarsan

May 5, 2010
I had surgery long ago when we ate our protein right away...I ate chicken and other pureed meats right after RNY surgery...but I was NOT allowed fresh fruit or veggies including juices for at least 3 mos...I was a juicer before surgery so this was sooooo hard for me...So I asked a lot of questions...OJ is too acidic, fiberous (with any pulp), too high in sugar and the enzymes in fruits that are not cooked are too strong for your new surgery! I was allowed nsa applesauce and nsa fruit preserves only, for the first 3 mos...I find it shocking that so many will freak out at the thought of eating meat right after surgery but will approve of fruit and juices! Just an observation, no judgement! Another thing to remember...one of the easiest ways to cut calories is to NOT DRINK them! And it's also a good lifestyle change to make early. Just a suggestion. And again...No judgement here! I'm 6 year PO and OJ kills my pouch still and will double me over in extreme sugar dumping pain...But I can eat an entire orange...Go figure
   — .Anita R.




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