Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group
Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.
Hey lovelies! I'm 9 days post op from the gastric sleeve surgery and today I drank a whole cup of orange juice . (Juiced in a juicer) I have been taking small sips since surgery and it hurt to take them. BUT TODAY I drank the juice with a straw and not only was I able to sip it but I drank it like almost a mouthful Almost at a time. I didn't feel pain a little discomfort but no issues. I even finished the whole thing in an hour. I was trying to spread it out but that is a new record for me so far. I have been bad with fluids because I have been unable to consume them like I need to as a result I became weak until I forced it down slowly. SO my question is this... is this normal? Does it get easier to drink that much in that time and now have it hurt? Isn't 9 days post op a little early to be comfortably swallowing like that with no problem? Sorry Ifor this is a silly question but I'm such a rookie. God bless
The orange juice gave you a gist of energy because one cup of freshly squeezed orange juice has 21 grams of sugar and only 1.7 grams of protein. Yikes! You might be better served with a little freshly squeezed lemon in water to help your liver process what your body is releasing, and focus more on getting your 60-90 grams of protein. Too much sugar will impede your shedding process. Just a suggestion...