volkitteh 34 Posted May 12, 2014 Has anyone tried diluted Gatorade during the weeks when Water has a funny taste? I tried the sugar free and it's nasty but if the hospital gave me diluted apple juice figured diluted Gatorade might help the hydration. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoachJosh 2 Posted May 12, 2014 Not a fan of the G2 from Gatorade, but the Powerade Zero is pretty ok. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
music1618 879 Posted May 12, 2014 I take my Powerade and add egg whites to it to give it some Protein. It does not change the taste and I able to make my protein goals Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fluffnomore 1,235 Posted May 12, 2014 I drank G2 during the post op phase and will still drink it if I feel like I'm a little dehydrated (last Friday, had a business trip out of town in a single day and had a G2 before getting on the second plane.) I never bothered to Water it down because I drink more fluids if they taste good. Since the surgery I'm not nearly as likely to drink plain Water. I don't know why, but I don't sweat it. I just add a crystal light or something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PdxMan 4,292 Posted May 12, 2014 Has anyone tried diluted Gatorade during the weeks when Water has a funny taste? I tried the sugar free and it's nasty but if the hospital gave me diluted apple juice figured diluted Gatorade might help the hydration. Why would you dilute the Gatorade? I drank it regular. I couldn't handle regular Water. No matter what the temperature. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
volkitteh 34 Posted May 12, 2014 I was trying to lower the sugar content. But it's low compared to most drinks. I just can't stand the artificial sugar taste. I was fine with crystal light first couple weeks then it tasted funny too. And regular Gatorade seems to sweet full strength now. Just wondering if anyone had dumping issues from not diluting it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msfitn2014 248 Posted May 12, 2014 I drink G2 gatorade everyday, I buy the 16.9oz and drink 1/2 of it everyday, maybe you can add a sugar free drop in to give it some flavor. I didnt like it at first but I have been drinking them everyday since surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PdxMan 4,292 Posted May 12, 2014 I was trying to lower the sugar content. But it's low compared to most drinks. I just can't stand the artificial sugar taste. I was fine with crystal light first couple weeks then it tasted funny too. And regular Gatorade seems to sweet full strength now. Just wondering if anyone had dumping issues from not diluting it. The server size you would be ingesting is just so low is why I was wondering. I think you just need to find whatever works for you to get your liquids in. For me, plain Water was intolerable, but I was able to drink Gatorade (undiluted). I wasn't worried about the sugar as I knew over the course of the day, in the grand scheme of things, it would be minimal. I was sleeved, so I don't know what the tolerance levels for dumping are, but I can't imagine a Gatorade would set off a dumping session, but that is merely conjecture. I agree with you, the sugar-free or sugar substitute stuff is just plain nasty. With my restriction, I can't get enough of it for me to worry about, so I don't. 1 volkitteh reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danny Tex Lawhorn 2 Posted May 14, 2014 If you are drinking gatorade I suggest gatorade 3 because it has added protien which is something the body needs anyway. 15 grams per bottle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
volkitteh 34 Posted May 14, 2014 Ohh I'll look for that. So far slightly diluted Gatorade isn't making me sick. And easier to drink than Water. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bandista 7,466 Posted May 14, 2014 I cant handle High Fructose Corn Syrup, etc.-- that's what makes me feel sick. Or Sucralose (Splenda), blech. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
volkitteh 34 Posted May 14, 2014 Ohh I'll look for that. So far slightly diluted Gatorade isn't making me sick. And easier to drink than Water. 1 PdxMan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
volkitteh 34 Posted May 14, 2014 So far I can handle it if it's a lower sugar greek yogurt and diluted fruit juice which they gave me in the hospital. Any more and I get queasy and I really don't want to get hooked on super sweet stuff again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites