Hi, I'm Stacey.

I had my procedure done on Wednesday, 12/19. I am having trouble getting enough fluids in. I try to sip on my water, but things like Crystal Light just taste too sweet. And I don't like broth. What should I do?

Maybe try to use less of the crystal lite packet...maybe 1/2 per water bottle?

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I had the same problem until 5 days out. I'm 16 days out and drink normal.

Good luck!

Jessie

I'm drinking tea extremely watered down, it's really good! I mix it with Vitamin Water Zero in the lemonade flavor and it's a calorie free fruity lemonade..yum! Good luck!

I would try some Pedialyte pops just to make sure you do not get dehydrated, they were my saving grace.

Hi' date=' I'm Stacey.

I had my procedure done on Wednesday, 12/19. I am having trouble getting enough fluids in. I try to sip on my Water, but things like Crystal Light just taste too sweet. And I don't like broth. What should I do?[/quote']

This was my WORST day post surgery. Try to stay hydrated and you may feel a lot better tomorrow. The 4 th day was much improved from the 3 rd for me.

Thank you all. Th last few days have been really hard!

can you do protein shakes? what about duet V8 Splash?

can you do Protein shakes? what about duet V8 Splash?

If you can swallow the shakes, then yes, you can do them. Also, I guess Isopure is considered a "shake"....clear liquid "shake." It has 40 g of protein, but it usually takes me 60-90 minutes to drink due to volume.

As for V8 Splash...it isn't on my list of approved drinks. I was told low-calorie only which is 20 cal or less per serving. Does V8 Splash qualify? I think even if it has nutrients, you have to pay attention to the sugar.

Day 3, my throat was so sore, I had trouble swallowing even plain Water.

i was told i could have diet V8 splash- i also used crystal light to flavor my water to make it easier ti drink - per MD suggestion...