ShoppGirl 5,009 Posted June 15, 2022 (edited) I just got a sample from Walmart of a drink packet that says it has three times the electrolytes of Water alone plus 5 essential Vitamins. Just thinking that this may be something that is good for those early post op. Ask your doctor of course. Has anyone else heard of this or tried it?? Edited June 15, 2022 by ShoppGirl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liveaboard15 1,293 Posted June 15, 2022 (edited) Those have 11 Grams of sugar and 11 grams of carbs... not the best thing. Edited June 15, 2022 by liveaboard15 1 ShoppGirl reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThinIce 33 Posted June 15, 2022 I've used liquid IV and it definitely does not fit in my program's guidelines for carbs. I've used it when I've came in from working outside and found myself overheated/dehydrated. It works great in those situations (hopefully not placebo response). I only plan to use it if I'm behind on hydration/electrolyes. Hopefully that won't happen though. (still pre op so only time will tell) 1 ShoppGirl reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShoppGirl 5,009 Posted June 15, 2022 44 minutes ago, liveaboard15 said: Those have 11 Grams of sugar and 11 grams of carbs... not the best thing. Ooh the sample packet doesn’t have nutritional information on it. I guess if someone was really struggling with fluids though, it could have a use in certain circumstances. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arabesque 7,416 Posted June 15, 2022 Electrolyte drinks can give you a bit of a boost. I found them helpful when my energy was really low. Shop around to find one with lower carbs & sugar. Though be careful if you’re on high blood pressure meds etc. as they do contain salts. I used hydralyte which was recommended by my surgeon. I used to dilute it by doubling the Water required to make it up as it tasted sweet - but then everything did. 1 ShoppGirl reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catwoman7 11,220 Posted June 15, 2022 the only time I ever used anything like that was when I was in India because you sweat like crazy there. It's kind of hard to keep hydrated. Around here, you probably wouldn't need it. 1 ShoppGirl reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kendall66 16 Posted June 18, 2022 Most surgeons recommend sugar free Propel electrolytes. It comes in powder and lot cheaper. Around 3.00 a box 2 ThinIce and ShoppGirl reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites