I'm still in the pre-op phase. Tomorrow is the last step before my case is submitted to the insurance (and I just started this process last Friday!) Yesterday I met with a nutritionist and was given a reference guide of dietary directions after I'm sleeved. I noticed that Gatorade and Powerade aren't on the list, but that it says "sugar-free non-carbonated drinks" are allowed. That means that G2 and no sugar Powerade 0 should be ok, right? I have a big fear of dehydration and want to prevent it at all costs. I'm told a little Gatorade helps with that. Thoughts?

I am 6 weeks post op and I drink powerade 0 my nut told me too it is all good

My doc told me, if it's sugar free and non carbonated it was okay to drink post-op. I haven't tried either one, I'm a lemonade Crystal Light kinda guy. :-)

I am sure they are ok as long as they are sugar free. Gatoraid and such are good for rehydration if you are dehydrated from fluid loss like sweat of diarrhea and vomiting. It helps to replace the electrolytesthat are lost with those general fluid loss. so unless you are having massive diarrhea your electrolytes should be fine you only need to keep up with your water intake. and water is much cheaper:)

My doc said G2 or Vitamin Water are fine. Have been drinking both.

If you give in to your body, drinking doesn't feel "fantastic" right after surgery or two days post op. But today was better than yesterday! I will have my 64 ounces in before bed. But it does feel a bit funky!

If you are pre-op and already worried about dehydration, you will be a good post-op drinker because you are aware of the need.

If the G2 is too sweet for you, you could do like I do and cut it with half water. I get the N2 (generic G2) from Aldi for about $.60 for a 32 oz. bottle. I like the purple the best...let's not call it "grape", lol. It definitely helped me get through the first few months...I just couldn't get enough water. Somehow the half and half was able to go down better and I'd be able to get the 64 oz. in.

I drink G2 everyday . I'm a month out