Monster energy drinks!

[jonharo22 0]

Is anyone able to drink these after surgery? If so, which color and how far post are you

[Katnroyal 225]

I drink sugar free. You should avoid carbonation for a while. In fact I shouldn't drink them at all but I don't drink coffee and I only drink the energy drink when absolutely necessary. I drank my first carbonated beverage about 8 months out. Again just because you can drink it, doesn't mean we should!!!

[JamieLogical 8,684]

No carbonation for life.

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

If you are preoperative you might find that after surgery when you have dropped enough weight you don't need them for energy.

[Fat2Phat2016 541]

I am 2.5 months post op and I drink V8 V-fusion Energy drinks. The one I like (Orange Pineapple) come in an 8 oz can. It has 50 calories and 12 carbs. It isn't carbonated and has more caffeine than a diet Soda in a 12 oz can.

They come in diet and lots of different flavors too!

Worth a try since they have the pick up you are looking for and not carbonated PLUS they have a daily dose of a veggie and fruit AND some of the Vitamins we all need since having surgery. )

Good Luck!

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I am 2.5 months post op and I drink V8 V-fusion Energy drinks. The one I like (Orange Pineapple) come in an 8 oz can. It has 50 calories and 12 carbs. It isn't carbonated and has more caffeine than a diet Soda in a 12 oz can.

They come in diet and lots of different flavors too!

Worth a try since they have the pick up you are looking for and not carbonated PLUS they have a daily dose of a veggie and fruit AND some of the Vitamins we all need since having surgery. )

Good Luck!

Personally, that sounds awful. You could get the veggies and Vitamins from other sources, even just a regular V8. All that caffeine would be a concern.

What does your NUT say about them?

[erp 2,016]

Is anyone able to drink these after surgery? If so, which color and how far post are you

3 years out and only get the no bubbles or lightly carbonated ones a couple times a year. Was over a year out before I even tried one again. Carbonation was no bueno early out, a few sips and feeling way too full, so why test the limits? If caffeine is what you are going for and don't drink coffee, try a pre-workout supplement (e.g. Amino Energy). No bubbles, low calorie and lots of flavors to choose from.

[Fat2Phat2016 541]

I am 2.5 months post op and I drink V8 V-fusion Energy drinks. The one I like (Orange Pineapple) come in an 8 oz can. It has 50 calories and 12 carbs. It isn't carbonated and has more caffeine than a diet Soda in a 12 oz can.

They come in diet and lots of different flavors too!

Worth a try since they have the pick up you are looking for and not carbonated PLUS they have a daily dose of a veggie and fruit AND some of the Vitamins we all need since having surgery. )

Good Luck!

Personally, that sounds awful. You could get the veggies and Vitamins from other sources, even just a regular V8. All that caffeine would be a concern.

What does your NUT say about them?

Well since I don't drink too many of them I do not get as much caffeine as someone who drinks coffee. I can't drink sodas and don't like coffee so this is a great alternative for me. My NUT thinks it is fine as so long as I stay under carbs and am getting my Protein in.

[dashofsunshine 875]

I will occasionally have a Spindrift seltzer as a treat - they are lightly carbonated, much less so than La Croix or other brands (which make me burpy and uncomfortable). I drink coffee, so no need for energy drinks. I'm a year and 4 months post op and it was probably 8 months before I could handle the Spindrift. Still can't do fully carbonated seltzer, beer, or any kind of soda. And I'm just fine with that. I had a sip of champagne on New Year's to toast, and was promptly like, "NOPE" and didn't have any more. It's not a good feeling, haha!

[dietbelle 36]

I drink coconut Water its natural and has potassium if you take nexium or reflux meds you loose potassium it's a good way to get the vit back into you plus it hydrates you. A bit expensive but worth it. I drink 1 litre per day and 1 litre in herbal teas and water. Water feels like lead though.