I was rereading the post op instructions from Dr. Aceves and I see he says no sugar. I have been drinking broth, crystal light, Water, etc but I'd really like some juice for variety. Can we have it? I'm not talking about the punch or cocktail stuff, pure juice no sugar added. It's got some major sugar/carbs goin' on!

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Nope! Stick to the crystal light and sugar free juices! You don't want those hidden sugars and carbs. I admit, I occasionally snuck an apple juice though! Welcome to the sleeve side!

I can only speak for what my doctor said. I could have apple juice in moderation. You must get some calories. Just don't drink surgar drinks because you body may not be ready to deal with that much sugar. I only drank maybe 20 oz over a 4 week period of apple juice. Not much at all.

I broke all the rules and practically survived off of grape juice for several days after my surgery.

I went for the cranberry juice myself - just had to have some flavour without artificial sweetners - did about 1 cup/day - we hardly get any calories on clears so I didn't see the harm.

The only thing I could tolerate post surgery was 100% apple juice. My surgeon was more than happy and told me to keep drinking that and water if it was all I could take. He also told me that unlike other weight loss surgeries, the real sugar is not an issue for the sleeve. Of course if you are not wanting those carbs and don't mind artificial sweetner then that's another story. I personally have been drinking vitamin water not the 10 cal. one. Apple, cranberry, juice and water. I am losing weight so fast that it scares me. Point is that the little bit of carbs I get from the natural fruit juice doesn't seem to be slowing down weight loss.

The only thing I could tolerate post surgery was 100% apple juice. My surgeon was more than happy and told me to keep drinking that and Water if it was all I could take. He also told me that unlike other weight loss surgeries, the real sugar is not an issue for the sleeve. Of course if you are not wanting those carbs and don't mind artificial sweetner then that's another story. I personally have been drinking Vitamin water not the 10 cal. one. Apple, cranberry, juice and water. I am losing weight so fast that it scares me. Point is that the little bit of carbs I get from the natural fruit juice doesn't seem to be slowing down weight loss.

How much weight to you average a week? I am so glad to know that fruit juice is not that big of a no no. I was thinking of diluted juices

myself. Some juices are so darn sweet i have to delute them even now, and I've not had surgery yet. But O-Juice is a big NO NO right?

How much weight to you average a week? I am so glad to know that fruit juice is not that big of a no no. I was thinking of diluted juices

myself. Some juices are so darn sweet i have to delute them even now, and I've not had surgery yet. But O-Juice is a big NO NO right?

All juices are way too sweet for me ... and I know a gal from this site who drinks lots and lots of OJ and doesn't seem to have any problems. The acid would kill me!

Thanks for the replies, everyone.

I'm still having trouble getting enough liquids and Protein in. :001_huh:

My Dad's worried I'm not getting enough in and bought me some Isopure RTDs. I had one today and they are *stupidly* high in sugar/ carbs. 33 carbs, 11 sugar for one small bottle! Also, alpine punch is revolting. Sorta cough syrup heavily dosed with aspartame flavour. I hearby swear to stop whining about the powdered isopure, it actually tasted better!

Orange juice was a bit acidic for me pre surg too, but I like your idea of cranberry, BookGal. Tomorrow I will have one small cup of it.

I don't know if I'm losing weight, I'm afraid to weigh myself in case I'm not. :crying:

Ivy

I was rereading the post op instructions from Dr. Aceves and I see he says no sugar. I have been drinking broth, crystal light, Water, etc but I'd really like some juice for variety. Can we have it? I'm not talking about the punch or cocktail stuff, pure juice no sugar added. It's got some major sugar/carbs goin' on!

Ivy

I have a question about water or any Fluid for that matter. I've measured 2 oz. and it's about the size of a shot glass. Should that be sipped? or is a gulp allowed? I forsee gulping water in my future because of my job. Will that make me sick?

I have a question about water or any fluid for that matter. I've measured 2 oz. and it's about the size of a shot glass. Should that be sipped? or is a gulp allowed? I forsee gulping water in my future because of my job. Will that make me sick?

In the beginning it should be sipped; once your stomach has healed, you could probably drink it at one time. You'll know if it's too much for you because it will hurt -- not hurt your sleeve, but will cause you some discomfort.

How much weight to you average a week? I am so glad to know that fruit juice is not that big of a no no. I was thinking of diluted juices

myself. Some juices are so darn sweet i have to delute them even now, and I've not had surgery yet. But O-Juice is a big NO NO right?

*I do usually dilute my fruit juice actually by adding lots of ice...like I did in the hospital. I don't know what "O-Juice" is...are you referring to Orange Juice? If so I'm interested in knowing the answer. I have not yet had OJ.

I have lost approx. 17lbs. since 9/16. Pre op I took of 15 on a whey shake diet 4 weeks prior to my surgery 9/15. Therefore in 20 days I have lost approx. 17lbs. This rapid weight loss I pray is temporary as I am eager to shed the excess, this is too fast a pace for me so I welcome the calories I get from drinking fresh 100% natural fruit juices.

Edited October 6, 200916 yr by LAN2k

I drank some no sugar added pure apple juice and added unflavored protein powder to it when I was on the post op clear stage. I wasn't worried about the carbs because everything else I drank was carb free. I could only have 4 oz at at time, so I didn't think that that few amount of carbs would matter much.

I have a question about Water or any Fluid for that matter. I've measured 2 oz. and it's about the size of a shot glass. Should that be sipped? or is a gulp allowed? I forsee gulping water in my future because of my job. Will that make me sick?

Can you gulp it? If I take too big a swallow I get a sharp pain in my chest. I'd sip it, wait a sec, sip.

Ivy