Water tasting funky

[Becky6262 1]

Ok 3 days post surgery, Water tasting a little funky, I'm thinking about mixing a little crystal light, has anyone done this?

[esskay77 785]

Yes, I did. My nutritionist wasn't thrilled about it and said if you can do regular Water, that's best. But she said it at least is a way to get water in. Worked fine for me but don't rely on it all the time.

[itsmekarenlee 129]

My nut says it's fine for whenever since I don't like plain Water. I prefer Mio though. I also add nectar brand Protein flavors to water that way I get the water intake and protein all in one.

[JanetteH 80]

I concur - I was even given Crystal light in the hospital - I alternate plain Water and Chrystal Light during the day - funnily enough I prefer it to Mio - maybe it was the flavor I tried - I love Raspberry Lemonade by CL.

[pik 262]

I am having the same problem. Plain Water makes me nauseous and so does Water with Crystal Lite. I am not getting in a fraction of the fluids I should be getting in. My Protein shakes that were always fine make me feel the same way.

At this point, my surgeon doesn't seem to be worried about my Protein, but my fluids. He wantsme to try sugar free gatorade and anything else that I can to get the fluids in.

[Racewalker48 41]

I use Crystal Light all the time, or caffeine free herbal iced tea to get my fluids in. It works. As long as it's calorie and caffeine free, my surgeon said it's okay for Fluid intake.

[itsmekarenlee 129]

I have the same problem Pik, not getting in enough liquids, only because I hate drinking (unless I'm exercising). :/

[rubyred138 17]

i drink crystal light all day long or a specific brand of bottled Water. tap Water and some bottled water tastes funky to me.

[weightloss4liss 5]

Both my nut and my surgeon told me that it is a common problem with plain Water. For me, it tastes great and I crave it, but I get extremely nauseous after only a couple sips. They recommend avoiding plain water. They advised using sf water flavor enhancers (such as crystal light, skinny girl, mio, etc) but they said it would be best for me to stick with juices. I've found that ocean spray 100% cranberry juice tastes best. Any of the ocean spray no sugar added juices are excellent options.

[rubyred138 17]

That's crazy mine told me to avoid all juices even v8. I'd love to have juice!

[itsmekarenlee 129]

^^ Mine too Ruby.

[Kayzeekat 15]

Try Powerade zero. I love it and it does have electrolytes...ok'd by my doc.