Question:
V-8...Anyone else craving it? It's crazy...

I NEVER liked this stuff before my surgery...now--at around 2.5 months, I started CRAVING it. I figure it has something to do with the fact that really (still) can't tolerate many vegetables. But I tell you if I don't have my V-8 at least once a day, I'm a raving fool. I even trudged through below-freezing temperature in a near blizzard on Christmas day to find a can!!!!!!!!!! I add a little Texas Pete and BAM! I'm a happy girl!!!!!!!!!!! Anyone else a veggie drink addict? :-)    — Karen K. (posted on December 30, 2002)

December 30, 2002
I crave tomato on a regular basis, have since early post-op. It's one of the only things I truly crave. I wonder if it has to do with some sort of difficiency. V-8, spagetti sauce, tomatoes...it's all good to me. -Kim open RNY 7/17/01 -145
   — KimBo36

December 30, 2002
Yep! me too. I make homemade salsa, Tomatoes, onions, celantro, and peppers, and I eat it by the spoonfuls, plain, out of the bowl. But a V-8 will do to!!!!
   — Tambi B.

December 30, 2002
i always feel if the craving is that strong its got something you need in it! Enjoy, I love it and my nutritionist recommended I try and get in at least 1/2 a cup per day.
   — Linda 1.

December 30, 2002
I crave V-8 still, but not as much as during the first few months. It is a great post-op drink, filled with vitamins and potassium and even salt. Yes you may need additional salt especially during the first few months. Drink up and enjoy. Good luck.
   — Dell H.

December 30, 2002
My wife buys the stuff by the half-gallon and I go through it like water. I know there's a lot of sodium in it but it tastes awesome! I guess we're allowed at least one vice! - Mike
   — Michael N.

December 30, 2002
I started drinking V8 on Tuesday after my surgery on Thursday and now, 13 months later, I still drink it. I have always liked it but I literally lived on it for the week I was on full liquids. It was the only thing that tasted good to me. And now, if I get nauseated, V8 will calm my tummy. I know that sounds weird but it's true. My surgeon says if it tastes good and you want it, go for it. So I do.
   — Patty_Butler