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Elode    8,093

Elode
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No! Not unless you want to be in pain. Carbonation fills your tiny pouch is painful gas! Don't do that!

If you can't do Water try some coconut water. Coconut water is a natural super hydrator.

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2goldengirl    2,076

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As a fresh postop, I wouldn't go near it. Seriously.

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FrankyG    1,450

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Not even taking into consideration the carbonation being a very bad idea that early, caffeine and sodium are both present in most sodas, and they both are dehydrating - they will make you feel worse, not better.

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Shell ????    224

Shell ????
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Ive read of sleevers that drink Sprite Zero but flat absolutely know bubbles left in it its not a healthy drink however I was addicted to Coke Zero before surgery I don't think about it anymore luckily.

Why don't you try putting some wedges of lemon and lime in your Water I've put berries in my Water before too I also drink low calorie cordial mix

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Dub    10,022

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I was given the approval to have diet sodas yesterday in my 6 month appointment so long as I was getting in all my Water.

I've been so long without the diet sodas and feel much better for it......I don't think I'll return to them.

Water is great to me....have zero problems drinking it and can't understand how folks "can't drink it". I know it's a real concern for them....just one that I can't grasp. There are numerous flavoring options that are easily available.

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Barry W    336

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I am not one who says artificial sweeteners are death - clearly they are low in calories, and that is better than straight sugar. Years ago there were some studies indicating cancer in animals, but those were using very high doses and I have yet to see any rigorous studies showing problems in humans at practical doses. But, there have been studies that indicate that artificial sweeteners make people hungry, just like the real thing, and have other similar signaling properties.

In my opinion, they are okay occasionally, but are not the best for the drinking mainstay. There are some nice unsweetened green and black iced teas these days, and of course you can drink hot tea. If you don't mind a bit of prep, thin slicing an orange, a lemon or a lime (peel on) into a half gallon pitcher of spring Water tastes very nice after steeping in the fridge for at least a few hours.

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smg    471

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I'm not sure if you've seen or tried About Time Pro Hydrate, but it's been a lifesaver for me. It's a mineral-enhanced Water that comes in 20oz bottles and also includes 20g of whey Protein isolates. It's a great drink. My NUT recommended it if the shakes were too rough in the early days and it has been a great addition to my daily drinks. It's sweetened with Stevia also, so no artificial sweeteners.

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MrsKarenC2008    622

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Nooooooooooo carbonation!

Don't do it to yourself ... you'll be miserable !

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FocusOnMeNow    599

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Vitamin Water zero rise orange... I know that I sound like a commercial but that is the bariatric nectar of the gods as far as I'm concerned. I still drink one every morning 8 months out and cannot imagine not having it. Good luck and drink up.

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reree6898    1,164

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Vitamin Water zero rise orange... I know that I sound like a commercial but that is the bariatric nectar of the gods as far as I'm concerned. I still drink one every morning 8 months out and cannot imagine not having it. Good luck and drink up.

⬆️ This. the Vitamin Water Zeros are excellent. I am good with plain water but do get bored with it some. I have had the orange, the pomegranate, and the squeezed lemon aid and they are all good. My kids even like them.

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Kindle    8,667

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I could not tolerate Water or artificial sweeteners postop. I drank fruit juice, regular Vitamin water, mlife water, and regular Gatorade/Powerade, all diluted with water. Also pedialyte, Protein Shakes, milk, broth and LOTS of Decaf herbal teas....both hot and iced. The real sugar never impeded my weight loss and staying hydrated was far more important than trying to stay "low cal". Sipped every minute all day from the moment I woke up and didn't go to bed till I'd gotten in my 64oz.

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    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. LeighaTR

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        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

        summerseeker

        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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