Dehydration after surgery

[NikkiRT 265]

So I have read many threads and personally spoken to a few people who have experienced dehydration after surgery. I am concerned as I am already not a huge Water drinker and I know the importance of it after surgery. I have ordered something to add to my water... picture below. Anyone else use this or a similar product?

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I should also ad it has zero calories and zero sugar!

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Edited October 7, 2016 by NikkiRT

[ashleyrowles 15]

So I have read many threads and personally spoken to a few people who have experienced dehydration after surgery. I am concerned as I am already not a huge Water drinker and I know the importance of it after surgery. I have ordered something to add to my water... picture below. Anyone else use this or a similar product?

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I should also ad it has zero calories and zero sugar!

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I just used Crystal Light packets or the generic version from the grocery. I drank them for several months before surgery, but after surgery I could no longer stand the taste. So, now I just drink plain Water and it's totally fine. I track my water intake using an app on my phone to make sure I'm getting enough.

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[DavidOso 272]

Whether you like Water or not, your JOB after surgery is to sip, sip, sip. I kept a 1 C. measuring (pyrex) cup and a shot glass next to me wherever I was. You really need to push the fluids, especially right after surgery. Try the flavor, see if it works for you. Good luck!

[kathy Garibay 11]

So I have read many threads and personally spoken to a few people who have experienced dehydration after surgery. I am concerned as I am already not a huge Water drinker and I know the importance of it after surgery. I have ordered something to add to my water... picture below. Anyone else use this or a similar product?

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I should also ad it has zero calories and zero sugar!

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I just used Crystal Light packets or the generic version from the grocery. I drank them for several months before surgery, but after surgery I could no longer stand the taste. So, now I just drink plain Water and it's totally fine. I track my water intake using an app on my phone to make sure I'm getting enough.

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What the app called that you do your water intake

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[ashleyrowles 15]

Baritastic! And it's AWESOME!

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[IMissVegas 23]

Wow! Just downloaded the app. Thx so much.

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[Nerdgrl 61]

I am 8 days post-Op and was just recommended to try ZipFizz. They sell at on Amazon and at costco. In addition to electrolytes, it also has B12 which should help with energy when calories are low post-op. Otherwise I have been watering down G2 and Vitamin Water zero or drinking unsweetened iced tea. As @@DavidOso said, you will need to consume fluids like it is your job - so find what works to make that happen. Best of luck!

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[klm1648 19]

Zip fizz count as carbonation

[klm1648 19]

Does it count as carbonation?

[K.Wolfe 1]

Zipp fizz is good, I’m not at surgery point yet (that’s June/July) but zip fizz does
Not count as carbonation according to a few of my doctors. Just another flavor additive for Water with bonuses