- All fluids are not equal. Choose liquid beverages that are sugar free, 10 calories or less per serving, noncarbonated, and high in protein. Gas bubbles from carbonated beverages may cause pouch to stretch.
- Drink slowly. Sip on beverages throughout the day. Avoid using straws, as it may cause you to swallow more air.
- Do not eat and drink at the same time. Wait at least 30 minutes after a meal before sipping on fluids. Eating and drinking at the same time can cause overfilling and possible stretching of the stomach pouch.
- Caffeine should be avoided until you can drink 64 ounces of uncarbonated fluid a day. For every caffeinated beverage, you should have a decaffeinated beverage in it's place. No more than 16 ounces of caffeine a day. Vitamins should never be taken with caffeine beverages.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Fluid Guidelines
Patients are encouraged to drink up to 96 ounces of fluid a day. This is very challenging because of the small size of the stomach pouch or sleeve after surgery. Some general guidelines to obtain fluid are as follows:
