Dehydration

[JazmaniaRNY 80]

Can we use sugar free Powerade or Gatorade to prevent dehydration?

[karamelmami 38]

Can we use sugar free Powerade or Gatorade to prevent dehydration?

Try propel Water

[SKhan 5]

Pedilyte

[James Marusek 5,244]

It is common for your taste buds to change after surgery. Be willing to experiment. After surgery, my taste buds changed dramatically. Even Water changed. In the hospital it tasted excessively chlorinated and I could not drink it. So I experimented. sugar free popsicles became my best friend. Some individuals find hot or cold can help with fluids. For me, I found that I could tolerate flavored water. So I began using Crystal Light. I also found a new drink Bai which I liked cold. In the winter, I found that I tolerate Hot Drinks such as piping hot cocoa. But you have to use the "No Sugar Added" variety. Also fine English teas were very good.

The Fluid requirement is met by a combination. It is not only the water that you drink each day. But also the water you drink when you take your Vitamins and medicine. It is the milk you drink. It is the fluids content of the Protein Shakes. It is the water component of the Soups you take. It is met by flavored water such as Crystal Light. It is met by sugar free popsicles. It is met by tea and Decaf coffee. It is a combination of all the fluids that you consume during the day.

That is the long answer, the short one is Yes I believe you can use Powerade Zero. And No do not drink Gatorade G2 because it is not sugar free because it uses high fructose corn Syrup. The two primary requirements are "no sugar" and "not carbonated". (I think gatorade use to make a true sugar free drink but discontinued it a few years ago).

[JazmaniaRNY 80]

I am definitely experimenting. Trying my best! I was somewhat dehydrated yesterday and managed to get fluids in throughout the night plus some Powerade zero and I am feeling 10x better today. Thanks!