What To Keep Track Of

I agree...fluids, protein and vitamins for at least a year. My surgeon and NUT
said to limit sugars and fats per "meal" to less than 10 grams to reduce the
chance of dumping- so no, I still don't track those things. I just make sure
I don't eat a bunch of sugar or fat in each meal.  As for tracking carbs,
if you're focused on eating protein to stay healthy, you won't have room
for carbs for probably 6 months anyway.  If you're working your way up
from 2 ounces to 4 ounces etc., there's not room for breads, pasta,
crackers, rice, potato or cereals once you have eaten your protein.
I don't track carbs from fruit or veggies...only that from breads. I
eat very little of those and I can't comfortably eat rice, white potatoes,
pasta or cereal- makes my pouch very uncomfortable.  Crackers
are the devil and I stay completely away from them.  So make life
simple and focus on hydration, protein first, and vitamins.  You can
track all kinds of other "stuff" if you're inclined once you get farther out.
Good luck!

Thanks everyone--that's a really good hint about the water bottles. I guess I'll concentrate on calories ( my doctor wants that) protein, fat and sugar.  Everyone is so helpful on this board !!!