I have the Flu

[Butterflight 49]

Hi guys! I was sleeved on 12/22. I planned on getting a flu vax at my pre-op appt, but my doc's office was out of vaccines and I didn't bother checking anywhere else b/c I was busy trying to make Christmas as seamless as possible for my 2 littles. Well, my husband and 2 kids got their flu vax the minute they were available in Sept, however, my 2yo and husband were diagnosed on Wed with Flu A. It's been so rough for them. On Wed, I contacted my PCP who put me on Tamiflu in hopes that I wouldn't catch it. Well it didn't work. I have a temp of 102, nausea is semi supresssed with Zofran but still having periodical heaving. I sweat one min then chills the next. My surgeon emailed me Thurs and said stay hydrated with Clear liquids and forget about the Protein shakes if I wasn't up to drinking them. The problem I'm having is that I have a horrible sensitivity to sugar alcohols. In fact, my NUT has me drinking Carnation breakfasts with unflavored Protein instead of typical Protein Shakes. I've been only drinking Water and broth for my clear liquid option, but it's making nausea worse. If I have even 1 sugar-free popsicle or Jello, within minutes, I have diarrhea. I'm not craving anything and feel like I could go days without drinking anything, but I know I need to stay hydrated. How awful would it be to try regular Gatorade? I don't want to undo any weight loss progress and my NUT won't answer my emails until Monday. I have her cell # but she gave it to me to use over Christmas while she was out of town and I don't want to abuse it. Is there something I could try to soothe my throat, keep me hydrated and not fill me with sugar?

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[Butterflight 49]

Splenda! My mother in law just suggested it and hubs is freezing Decaf tea popsicles for me now. I've never tried it so fingers crossed that I don't have an adverse reaction!

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[tamlynnmill 1]

The Decaf tea popsicles is a good one to try, I do G2, however I would think that at this point if straight Gatorade is all you can get in then that is better than not getting your fluids, the more dehydrated you get the more problems you could get.

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[Christina.Rose 287]

Pedialyte used to have popsicles or you can make some. If its gentle enough for a baby it should be OK for an adult and has electrolytes etc.

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[Butterflight 49]

Pedialyte used to have popsicles or you can make some. If its gentle enough for a baby it should be OK for an adult and has electrolytes etc.

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I totally forgot about Pedialyte. Thank you! My brain is so foggy lately. I'll definitely try that for electrolytes!

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