Juicing

[TexasguyEP 56]

Has anyone started juicing post op? I'm interested in juicing if it's cleared by my MD and nut, but curious if anyone has taken it up. I'll be a week post op as of tomorrow so I'm sure it'll be sometime before I am able to.

[asantiago 89]

Hello yes juicing is great and I highly recommend it. Adding Protein is also very important. I use with fruits and vegetables and also with fruits only but adding protein is important. I hope it works out for you. Juicing has many beneficial Vitamins and nutrients.

[TexasguyEP 56]

Thanks, I just wanted some opinions before I invested in a juicer.

[asantiago 89]

You very welcome. I have the nutra bullet and ninja blender. I use frozen organic fruits that costco , Trader Joe's and most supermarket carry. I also buy fresh organic fruits and vegetables. There is a list in WebMD that shows you which fruits and vegetables that should be bought organic. Let me know if you want me ok google it and send to you. Of course you don't have to buy organic if you don't wish to but that is a suggestion. Bed bath and Beyond also sells juicer and you can use the 20% coupons they offer and can even use expire one. I always use them. ?. Any questions please ask. ?.

[TexasguyEP 56]

Thank you, I appreciate the feedback!

[asantiago 89]

You are very welcome?

[NWJill 119]

I'll be honest, I don't get the point of juicing, why not just eat the fruits and veggies? However I know a lot of people who do it and feel great about it and it works for them. My only caution is to watch the fruit a bit because you can go high on carbs with lots of fruit and because you can tolerate more liquid then solids, you could be drinking more calories then you mean to.

[TexasguyEP 56]

From my point of view, it would be the benefit. The benefit of obtaining Vitamins and nutrients at the max in comparison to the amount of fruits and veggies I could consume in whole.

[Er1n 90]

My md and nut discourage juicing. They explained it to me to get enough juice for a serving you'd have to put in 5 or more pieces of fruit. You can't eat those 5 pieces of fruit but because you are juicing them you can drink them. Therefore drinking the calories, sugar and everything else involved with those fruits.

I'm sure I didn't explain it as well as they did for me but I hope that makes sense.

[TexasguyEP 56]

My md and nut discourage juicing. They explained it to me to get enough juice for a serving you'd have to put in 5 or more pieces of fruit. You can't eat those 5 pieces of fruit but because you are juicing them you can drink them. Therefore drinking the calories, sugar and everything else involved with those fruits.

I'm sure I didn't explain it as well as they did for me but I hope that makes sense.

You definitely did. I'll make sure to bring it up with my surgeon and nut, see what their thoughts are.

[Berry78 4,259]

juice your vegetables, eat your fruits.

If you like the idea of juicing spinach and other low carb veggies, that would work.

[blondie66 271]

I couldn't juice first year...couldn't drink enough calories since only drinking a couple of ounces at a time. IMO I'd wait till approx 9 months post op and then try. The first 3 months follow the Nutritionist plan which is will be mainly Protein.

[TexasguyEP 56]

Thanks everyone