Surgery in 6 days! Yay! Anyway... I'm doing all my shopping for post op and I had a question. It's hard for me to take in a lot of water now.. I can only imagine post op. But I can take in things like crystal light and diet iced tea just fine. I'm wondering if my weight loss will be effected by taking in diet drinks, rather then plain water? I know, probably a stupid question, but I'm a perfectionist and I want to do everything possible to optimize my weight loss.

Try to stick to the Crystal Light, fruit infused Water or flavor drops. For many of us plain water is an issue post op, anyway, but staying hydrated (especially in that first month or two) is critical.

I'd stay away from things that have a diuretic effect like tea, at least immediately post op.

Just keep a cup near you at all times and sip, sip, sip and you should be okay.

~Cheri

Try to stick to the Crystal Light' date=' fruit infused Water or flavor drops. For many of us plain water is an issue post op, anyway, but staying hydrated (especially in that first month or two) is critical.

I'd stay away from things that have a diuretic effect like tea, at least immediately post op.

Just keep a cup near you at all times and sip, sip, sip and you should be okay.

~Cheri[/quote']

Thank you! I feel so silly asking these questions. I just want everything to be perfect!

clk is so right! My surgeon allowed any no calorie, no caffeine, no carbonation beverage that I wanted to help me keep hydrated. Sodium free bullion was a good addition for me because the heat was very soothing on my stomach. I am 11 months out and plain water is still hard for me to get down. I also use a lot of Sobee 0 lifewaters. You are doing great by planning and finding these things out ahead of time! Good luck and keep us posted!

Surgery in 6 days! Yay! Anyway... I'm doing all my shopping for post op and I had a question. It's hard for me to take in a lot of Water now.. I can only imagine post op. But I can take in things like crystal light and diet iced tea just fine. I'm wondering if my weight loss will be effected by taking in diet drinks' date=' rather then plain water? I know, probably a stupid question, but I'm a perfectionist and I want to do everything possible to optimize my weight loss.[/quote']

Iced tea has to be decaf, otherwise you should be ok.

I'm pre-op, but right now I'm drinking a Vitamin Water Zero (squeezed lemonade flavor), which is naturally sweetened. The 20 oz. bottle has 0 calories, 100% Vitamin C, 100% Vitamins b5, b6, and b12, electrolytes, and other minerals and stuff.

I figure after surgery the additional vitamins, especially b12, will be good for me. I suppose you could add a scoop of Syntrax nectar roadside lemonade Protein powder to it and really bump it up nutritionally.

I bought a case of them a couple of days ago at Sam's. Fifteen in the case, 3 different flavors for $12.88.

Next thing I want to try out is the Isopure clear. 40g protein in a 20 oz bottle. My post-op diet is Clear liquids the first week....I was told not to worry about protein for that first week, but I'm going to try to have 2 of the Isopure's every day for that week. I'm still being compliant with my doctor's orders, plus I'm getting protein. I want to try to be proactive in the protein department.

I cant drink anything with aspartame so i found this recipe on internet --- Have Not tried yet but will ----Here are the ingredients in a homemade electrolyte drink: 4 cups of coconut Water or water 1 cup freshly juiced/squeezed orange juice 1/2 cup of freshly juiced/squeezed lemon juice 6- 8 tablespoons of natural sweetener (raw, local honey) 1/4 teaspoon unrefined salt (NOT table salt)

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