- It may be a "full time job" to keep up with your fluid needs. Plan to carry around a big bottle full of water or sugar free beverage.
- Your urine should be clear and frequent.
- Drink fluids between meals only. Keep meals dry. Do not drink with meals. Drinking fluids at meal has the same effect as eating large amounts of foods. It may cause dumping syndrome.
- Avoid the use of straws as the air swallowed with eventually stretch your pouch.
- Avoid sugary foods and drinks. They can lead to "dumping syndrome" (a condition characterized by abdominal cramps, diarrhea, sweating and dizziness shortly after consuming concentrated sweets) and provide extra empty calories.
- You should really try to avoid alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine, and liquor. Alcohol affects your liver very quickly and can lead to serious liver damage if taken in excess. Alcoholic beverages can cause weight gain and result in poor nutrition since they are very high in calories and low in nutrients.
(Information from WHMC Gastric Bypass Nutritional Guidelines Handbook)
