This is where I'm having the most trouble, I've had to be on fluids a lot longer due to complications and am/was just getting so tired of plain Water. I started drinking juice which I know is bad because of the empty calories but the most important thing for me right now is to drink drink drink to stay hydrated otherwise they will admit me back to the hospital again. I've spent a lot of the last few weeks there because I just can't get enough down to stay hydrated so I'm trying really really hard. I used to drink Vitamin Water Zero in the Lemonade flavor but it's just not tasting right to me right now. I've done the little concentrated bottles that you squeeze into water and that's helped a little. I've tried a little bit of tea but it's not usually my favorite thing to drink.

So, what are you guys drinking?

I have to stop drinking all this juice but I'm struggling with anything sounding good because everything hurts and this sounds silly but if it doesn't taste good it's hard to convince myself to drink it because it hurts so much. My doctor and I are working on fixing the pain with swallowing but I'm just trying to get some other ideas in the meantime.

I drink Crystal light ... lots of flavors and only 5 calories in 8 oz.

I like hot herbal teas sweetened with splenda and with a tiny splash of milk.

I have been drinking the Sleepytime by Celestial Seasonings. The warm liquids go down really smooth.

I use crystal light when I want a change from regular Water.

Ask you surgeon if having sugar free popsicles or sugar free Jello would count towards your liquid intake.

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These are just a couple of suggestions.

Take care.

Water, a packet of Truvia and fresh squeezed lemon and lime juice........ throughout the whole day!

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Hi, I'm drinking Powerade Zero. I love the Fruit Punch Flavor (Red) It is sugar free. I've also found a juice (100%with no added sugars) that I love. It is white grape with peach. Also, for a treat get a Chick-fil-a Diet Lemon Aide. Good Luck. Just be sure not to drink juices with "Cane Sugar" in the ingredient list. NOT WORTH THE CALORIES!!!!

I got dehydrated immediately after surgery because I couldn't stomach plain Water (pre-surgery, I drank only plain water).

I switched to Propel Zero - they have lots of flavors. Even if you have to add a little bit of plain water, that may help. Crystal Light didn't set well with me immediately after surgery, but I can now.

You can also try a product call True Lemon or True Orange - it's crystalized lemon and orange.

Crystal Light, PowerAid Zero big time and decaf coffee.

Right after surgery, my doctor had me start out on a 50/50 mix of apple juice and water. Maybe you could try that and see if it tastes better than plain water but can help cut the sugar. I mainly drink a mix of Crystal Light Lemonade and Iced Tea - a CL Arnie Palmer.

Propel flavored water; we go through five cases a month and get them at Costco.

I don't like the taste of artificial sweeteners, so I drink dilute Lifewater, dilute Vitamin Water, dilute 100% no sugar added fruit juice, and herbal decaf teas (both hot and over ice). I have figured out can stand to drink things like crystal light, Mio and Dasani water drops, and propel zero if I add a little bit of real fruit juice to mask the artificial flavor.

Basically, I dilute everything I drink (including my Protein drinks) because everything tastes too sweet and strong to me. And warm things always felt better to me early on (herbal tea and broths)

I drink crystal light lemonade flavor or orange and I have just discovered strawberry orange. it's pretty good. I alternate with good old fashion spring water. coffee in the morning.

I can't tolerate artificial sweeteners. I fill glass bottles almost to the top with water then add a splash of unsweetened cranberry and 1/2 cup aloe juice. It is my comfort drink -- delicious, clearing, good for my digestion, etc. Also I really like ginger tea, hot or cold. Good luck to you and best wishes as you heal up; take good care of yourself.

After surgery, I didn't drink a lot of Water. I used Crystal Light. As the months rolled by, I transitioned to other liquids. During the winter months, I drank a cup or two of hot cocoa (Nesquik No Sugar Added), decaf coffee, and wonderful English teas. I discovered that Harney & Sons make a wide variety of teas such as Royal Wedding Tea that are full of flavor.

Gatorade G2 has been a lifesaver for me.

Thank you guys so much for all the responses, you are the best! I'll have to try some of your suggestions, I like chai tea hot with a little bit of splenda but I haven't had it in a while so I may try to alternate with a cup of that. I also have some Crystal Light so I can try some different flavors and see what works, I really used to like their regular tea flavors so I may try that again too. I've never had any hot tea other than the cinnamon chai I get from Teavanna which is a total comfort drink that I used a lot right after surgery. I have found very hot liquids and very cold liquids go down easiest for me and I really like chewing on crushed ice in my cold drinks.

I'll have to venture out and try some new things, all the suggestions are great!