Question:
I know this may sound dumb...

I'm 3 1/2 weeks post op and my doctor has me on a liquid diet for 6 weeks. I have become addicted to drinking pickle juice! I know that the sodium will cause me to retain fluid, but it's like the only "treat" I have. Does anyone know if this can be harmful to my pouch?    — Shana C. (posted on February 13, 2002)

February 13, 2002
What kind of pickle juice? Dill, Sweet, Sour, Bread & Butter?
   — MARSHA D.

February 13, 2002
I remember wanting something sour at exactly your stage. I drank the lemon lime gatorade as this gave me just the right "sourness". I mentioned this to my doctor and he said that this is extremely common. For some reason our taste buds need that non-sweet taste and often that leads to something sour. In fact, he used your "craving" as an example. He told me of a woman that drank pickle juice to satisfy this craving. LOL! I wouldn't worry too much about the sodium, as you are having so little otherwise that I couldn't imagine it would be a problem. My surgeon didn't mention that there could be a problem with the pouch. Enjoy! Shelley
   — Shelley.

February 13, 2002
I can remember at 1 week post op craving lemonade. I just had to have it. Oh, and tomatoes. I can't explaine it because I really don't eat tomatoes or drink lemonade, but I was really craving them two things.
   — Dawn H.

February 13, 2002
When I was 6 weeks post-op I crave stuffed green olives and pitted black olive juice!!! Talk about hog heaven!!! Yummm
   — Laura G.

February 15, 2002
I'm 3 weeks post op and I'm craving cinnamon and beetroot. Not together, because yucko! <br> Maybe you're just wanting it for now because your body needs it.
   — blank first name B.