Water and Protein this information feeds "my need to know" soul. I think it's important for some people to know the "why" instead of the basic answers given, it is for me. The only thing I would caution is if you have Fluid retention and any sort of kidney history more water might not be your friend. I hope folks find this as enlightening as I did.

everything about protein and water was basically hammered into my head pre op. I had to meet with the nutritionist several times, had to go to some group sessions, had a "quiz", got a huge packet of information, had to sign forms that I understood everything. I was quite happy about that in the end. Post op I was very well prepared

http://www.med.navy.mil/sites/nmcsd/patients/documents/bariatric_form_nutritioninfo.pdf

I'm not sure about anyone else, but I truly wish this in-depth information was disseminated to me. My WLS manual did not include this information, I'm a skeptic by nature and while I know the basics concerning the importance of Water and Protein this information feeds "my need to know" soul. I think it's important for some people to know the "why" instead of the basic answers given, it is for me. The only thing I would caution is if you have Fluid retention and any sort of kidney history more water might not be your friend. I hope folks find this as enlightening as I did.

Thanks for sharing. Unfortunately, not everyone gets adequate nutrition education (or understands what they are given). This is a very clear explanation.

So glad you found this helpful. I wish everyone having these Weight Loss Surgeries received better information about all aspects of the tool. I know my Dr gave me a WLS "Bible" as he called it. The information provide was very helpful, however when he himself deviated from what he had written in His "Bible I was very upset and made him aware of it. Had I not had this "Bible and the BP site I never would have known what he as trying to do was not good or safe for me.

Excellent information and nice summary. I received all of this information prior to surgery; had a great surgeon and NUT. However, I know no everyone received all the great support that I did, so thank you for sharing it. Also, it never hurts to be reminded about these things.