Surgery Yesterday

[DinaMiller6450 20]

I just had surgery yesterday. I am on Clear Liquids today. I have tried 3 different crystal lights. None of them taste good. I actually feel nausea. Popsicles are to sweet. I am scared that I will get dehydrated. I don't know what else to drink.

[june13sleever 223]

Gatorade, Water, Vitamin water...they are all a little less sweet.

[Indymom 132]

I drank Powerade zero a lot - the grape flavor - it wasn't too sweet, but it did make my reflux a little worse. I didn't like crystal light that much after surgery. I drank mostly regular Water . . .

[ShapeShifter 64]

Have you tried the MiO drops. I'm pre-op, but don't like sweet drinks and Water goes down much easier with flavor. I use a tiny squeeze of MiO, which lightly flavors the water without making it too sweet. Another option might be to try some of the sugar free Vitamin waters... or could you squeeze some lemon or lime into your water? Good luck, dear.

[Lissa 2,631]

broth was ambrosia to me during the clear liquid stage. I also couldn't stand sweets right after surgery and I hated the crystal light stuff. Try some Kellogg's H2O Protein Water. It flavors the Water and gives you a little protein..

Good luck!!

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

Watermelon juice is awesome

[ChristyLove 39]

Which crystal light did you use? I like the fruit punch because it taste sweet without sugar. However, my hubby hates sweets and favors the grape even the Walmart brand is great.

[LaBelle509 326]

I'm sure you are still receiving IV fluids. I was not able to drink more than a few sip of Water before the nausea will hit me pretty hard. A few ice chips at a time the first day did it. Plus the pain meds kept me knocked out most of that day. So drinking was not much of an issue. Just could not do it. Day three was better as far as drinking sip of water and keeping it down. Be patient.

[alliegb3 112]

Water. Dilute a Popsicle with water. Sf koolaid only use 1/2 a pack til it's desired sweetness. Oh, tea. I drank my body weight in unsweetened tea with Truvia sweetener

[Jbtoby 3]

You may be moving too fast. The day after my surgery I was only allowed an ounce of Water per hour. Plain water or ice chips. It was not until the day after that I was allowed Clear Liquids with flavoring and I had to drink those very slowly to avoid nausea. One or two ounces an hour. Give yourself time. It will come slowly.

[mommyinneed 25]

I had ice chips day 2, and my dr ordered chamomile tea warm . He said It relaxes the stomach muscles and promoted healing! Try apple juice, Water, and pop sickles. I was do thirsty all I wanted was water and ice chips.

[shangefan 193]

I love Crystal Light, but I can't stand it full strength because it is too sweet. I use twice as much Water and that is perfect for me. That might be an option for you.