3 days out and having trouble with liquids

[torismom2 3]

Hi, I'm Stacey.

I had my procedure done on Wednesday, 12/19. I am having trouble getting enough fluids in. I try to sip on my Water, but things like Crystal Light just taste too sweet. And I don't like broth. What should I do?

[vwilson 13]

Maybe try to use less of the crystal lite packet...maybe 1/2 per water bottle?

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[kadive 21]

I had the same problem until 5 days out. I'm 16 days out and drink normal.

Good luck!

Jessie

[Beckyyb93 225]

I'm drinking tea extremely watered down, it's really good! I mix it with Vitamin Water Zero in the lemonade flavor and it's a calorie free fruity lemonade..yum! Good luck!

[AngelEyesInNJ 186]

I would try some Pedialyte pops just to make sure you do not get dehydrated, they were my saving grace.

[Sadlers1999 169]

Hi' date=' I'm Stacey.

I had my procedure done on Wednesday, 12/19. I am having trouble getting enough fluids in. I try to sip on my Water, but things like Crystal Light just taste too sweet. And I don't like broth. What should I do?[/quote']

This was my WORST day post surgery. Try to stay hydrated and you may feel a lot better tomorrow. The 4 th day was much improved from the 3 rd for me.

[torismom2 3]

Thank you all. Th last few days have been really hard!

[steele160 9]

can you do Protein Shakes? what about duet V8 Splash?

[Sadlers1999 169]

can you do Protein shakes? what about duet V8 Splash?

If you can swallow the shakes, then yes, you can do them. Also, I guess Isopure is considered a "shake"....clear liquid "shake." It has 40 g of Protein, but it usually takes me 60-90 minutes to drink due to volume.

As for V8 Splash...it isn't on my list of approved drinks. I was told low-calorie only which is 20 cal or less per serving. Does V8 Splash qualify? I think even if it has nutrients, you have to pay attention to the sugar.

Day 3, my throat was so sore, I had trouble swallowing even plain Water.

[steele160 9]

i was told i could have diet V8 splash- i also used crystal light to flavor my Water to make it easier ti drink - per MD suggestion...