V8 juice?

[Irishflower79 183]

When on the pre and post op diet is it ok to drink V8 juice?

I am just starting the pre op diet and am curious.

My diet is suppose to be 2 Protein shakes and a meal (Atkins) a day plus Water.

[B-52 7,113]

Depends upon whether you are counting calories or not....my Dr. told me that I needed to loose a certain amount of weight before surgery...he did not care how I did it, just as long as I did....

So really, bottom line is follow your Dr.'s instructions..especially in the very early stages when there is so much yet to learn....

[Kyilejackson 24]

Asking your doctor is the best advice I could give you.Counting calories is not the only way.You just have to lose a certain amount of weight and then maintaining it.So best is to follow the instructions given by your doctor and follow them well.

[mrsto 2,925]

I agree with the above posters.......ask your doctor.

How this worked for me.....I was allowed V-8 juice during my pre-op diet, but not immediately post-op. The reason being, that tomatoes have a lot of acid, and they didn't want me to have it right away. I don't remember when I was able to add back acidic fruits & veggies, but they were allowed...eventually.

[Irishflower79 183]

Thanks everyone for the replies! I found my pre op paperwork and able to have V8 juice!