New ans starting process

[Tracy Bjerke 10]

I just started process. Met with doctor, have 2 diet appointments left and rest appointments are scheduled. I am struggling finding a drink mix without citric acid thst don't make me sick. What do yall use!?

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[SpartanMaker 949]

Have you tried herbal tea instead?

[Tracy Bjerke 10]

Have you tried herbal tea instead?

I have. Why do we have to avoid it


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[ShoppGirl 5,039]

We’re you told to avoid citric acid or something. I use the crystal light drink mixes but if I had to guess they contain citric acid. I haven’t looked.

[Tracy Bjerke 10]

I was. They didn't tell me why and it's litteraly in just my Water mixs. I tried the twinning ones but can't do it. Makes me sick. I may ask my doctor cause he had it done too

[catwoman7 11,223]

8 hours ago, Tracy Bjerke said:

I was. They didn't tell me why and it's litteraly in just my Water mixs. I tried the twinning ones but can't do it. Makes me sick. I may ask my doctor cause he had it done too

acidic things can be hard on stomachs. I still to this day (over seven years out) occasionally have trouble with tomatoes and some fruits - also, certain beverages that are acidic. And acidic coffee - UGH! So I understand!! Crystal Light never bothered me, though. Not sure what to tell you. Sorry you're having to deal with this!

Edited August 8, 2022 by catwoman7

[Tracy Bjerke 10]

Thank you. I do crystal light drink mix. I can't do regular Water

[kcuster83 1,504]

Could you try to flavor the Water with fruit or veggies?

Like Lemons? Cucumbers? You don't get much of the sugar from the fruit because you only use a little bit and it just gives it the slightest hint of the flavor. Very mild.

Basically just fill up a pitcher and add some fruit or veggie and let it sit. (infuse)

[ShoppGirl 5,039]

Have you tried plain green tea? I did a quick google search for drinks without citric acid and it says many of the flavored ones contain it but the plain one does not. I personally would ask the surgeon if you can try it and see if you can tolorate it though. Or if they have more suggestions. I’m sure you won’t be the first one that’s having a hard time finding things that don’t contain it.

[SpartanMaker 949]

1 hour ago, ShoppGirl said:

Have you tried plain green tea? I did a quick google search for drinks without citric acid and it says many of the flavored ones contain it but the plain one does not. I personally would ask the surgeon if you can try it and see if you can tolorate it though. Or if they have more suggestions. I’m sure you won’t be the first one that’s having a hard time finding things that don’t contain it.

Green tea still has caffeine, so might not be a good choice either. I drink herbal teas (both hot and iced), for this reason.

[ShoppGirl 5,039]

1 hour ago, SpartanMaker said:

Green tea still has caffeine, so might not be a good choice either. I drink herbal teas (both hot and iced), for this reason.

Ooh I was allowed caffeine. I didn’t think about that. Have to ask your team.

[mkellee 47]

Green tea still has caffeine, so might not be a good choice either. I drink herbal teas (both hot and iced), for this reason.

On Amazon they have a great herbal loose leaf tea called cherry goddess. It's so very good if you really like cherry. I got me one of those ice tea mugs that are for loose leaf tea. It keeps the tea separate from the liquid. Makes wonderful tea. No caffeine.

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[Jackie Girl 0]

I like the Hint Watermelon Water. Just a hint of watermelon flavor and no calories.

[Arabesque 7,462]

On 8/8/2022 at 11:53 PM, SpartanMaker said:

Green tea still has caffeine, so might not be a good choice either. I drink herbal teas (both hot and iced), for this reason.

I was allowed green tea as the caffeine is about a quarter that of black tea & even less of coffee (depending on how you take your coffee). Made me very happy as I only drank green tea anyway. I could have a cup a day (I had about double that 😉.)

Best to check with your surgeon & ask your dietician for non citric acid drink recommendations.

[SkinnyMingo1408 357]

My hydration is made possible by great value fruit punch drink enhancer (generic crystal lite). I don't know what I'd do without it. It's never seemed acidic to me. Maybe different flavors will effect you differently?

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