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I'm about to be 6 weeks post-op, I feel I'm struggling with my Water intake, I was wondering if is ok to drink Gatorade. I was thinking is a good idea due to electrolytes.

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My surgeon okayed G2 - half Water and half G2. It helped me get through those first couple of days.

Good luck!

Summer

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I think G2 is awesome. It tastes great and really helps me to keep my Fluid intake up. I dilute it with Water as well, and the electrolytes help with dehydration.

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I have difficultly getting in enough calories (4 months out) and I cannot tolerate artificial sweeteners. My doc said its fine to drink regular Gatorade which I Water down because otherwise I find it much to sweet. Before when I was just drinking water I found myself getting very lightheaded and low energy, the Gatorade has helped me a lot.

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I'm 11 weeks post op! Sobe life Water has been a Godsend. Make sure it's zero calorie. The fugi Apple pear is my fave! ????

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For the first 3-4 months plain Water and artificial sweeteners both hurt my sleeve. I drank a lot of milk, diluted 100% fruit juice, diluted regular lifewater, diluted pedialyte and diluted Powderade. I still dislike the taste of artificial sweeteners, so I drink regular everything...not sugar free. At least plain water doesn't hurt anymore, so that's usualy what I drink.

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Powerade zero is in my clear liquid ok list.

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I have difficultly getting in enough calories (4 months out) and I cannot tolerate artificial sweeteners. My doc said its fine to drink regular Gatorade which I Water down because otherwise I find it much to sweet. Before when I was just drinking water I found myself getting very lightheaded and low energy, the Gatorade has helped me a lot.

That's exactly how I feel!

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I'm glad I'm not alone. I too struggle with taking in enough fluids. I try to eat lots of sugar free pop sickles. It helps. I drink G2. I also try to have a cup of OJ in the morning. I will make a tall cup of ice Water and then sip on it all day. I also drink 5 Protein shakes a day.

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Gatorade helps me also. I am 3 months out and still struggle with fluids.

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