#109 Bariatric Nutrition Q & A #11: Your Questions Answered

Sometimes you just get tired of drinking water and more water, right? Surely after weight loss surgery, there are other beverages that are bariatric friendly. You bet there are. Let’s talk about some of our favorite beverages and why they work well to hydrate you.Visit Procarenow.com for all of your vitamin, calcium and protein needs. Use Code: Susan10 to save 10%Guests: Bariatric Dietitian Isabel Maples, RDFauquier Health Weight Loss SurgeryEmail: weightloss@fauquierhealth.orgisabel.maples@fauquierhealth.org Gayle Brazzi Smith MS, RDN, CSOWM, LDNRegistered & Licensed DietitianEmail: gayle.brazzismith@orlandohealth.comWebsite: OrlandoHealth.com/Bariatrics  Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery InstituteStaying hydrated ranks right up there with taking the right vitamin and mineral supplements after surgery. Water, water and more water is constantly pushed but there’re other bariatric friendly drinks that are on the market that work. Before we get into specific beverages that are bariatric friendly, let’s clear up the confusion about coffee and tea since people wrongly think that they dehydrate you.Questions we cover:What is the correct information from the Institute of Medicine on caffeine and dehydration?What do each of your surgery centers suggest when it comes to caffeine after surgery and why?What are the signs and symptoms of dehydration?When do you need to call your dietitian or health care provider?What are some of the bariatric-friendly beverages you recommend?What apps or other ways are available to track or remind you to drink fluids?