Question:
Is this something we can have post op? If yes, at what stage?

   — Sassy M. (posted on April 28, 2002)

April 28, 2002
I've been drinking V-8 since my first week post-op. I even had Spicy Hot! I still drink it and I still love it.
   — Kristin R.

April 28, 2002
I was given a list of all I can have on the liquid and paried diet and v8 was listed so I also drink that -- I am now 3 and a half weeks post ob -- take care ok and I wish u the best of luck
   — sallie P.

April 28, 2002
I started drinking V8 Juice 5 days post-op when I started the full-liquid diet. I probably drank 32 - 48 ounces of it a day for a week before I started soft foods. I am 5 months post-op and still drink V8. For some reason, when my tummy doesn't feel just right, V8 settles it down. And besides, I like it.
   — Patty_Butler

April 28, 2002
I thought V-8 was okay pre-op. Now that I'm post-op, I love the stuff! It makes me feel good inside when I drink it! I started drinking it 8 weeks post-op and probably could have started a lot sooner.
   — Kathy J.

April 28, 2002
I drank V8 almost immediately post-op!! I's a GREAT source of Postasium and becoming postasium deficient early on is VERY easy to do!! I loved it, it was a GREAT change in taste!! Good Luck, Karan
   — chance2lv

April 29, 2002
I started drinking V-8 at 1 week. It and tomato juice were on my list of OK liquids during the 2nd week. I still drink it quite often, low in calories, high in nutrition and I like it.
   — Dell H.

April 29, 2002
I love low sodium V-8 or low sodium Cambell's tomato juice. Sometimes I add a few drops of tabasco sauce. I have two 6 oz glasses every day. I started 2 weeks post-op. I am now 6 week post-op open VBG.
   — Georgia O.