I know that the post-op diet is very strict, and i have no intention of going off it. but I'm wondering what the general word is on drinks. at the orientation meeting they told us that some can and some can't drink fizzy drinks post-op (after healing obvs). but what's the general advice on (non-fizzy) diet drinks? is any liquid okay as long as the calorie count is low/zero? or is it really an "only water" deal? I guess I have the same question wrt the pre-op fasting.

~~ nell.

Edited April 22, 201610 yr by mostly10

My surgeon is fine with sugar free beverages such as Crystal Light or sugar free Kool Aid for the pre-op diet and post-op.

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Non-caloric and decaffeinated are recommended but that leaves alot of options.

Non-fizzy sugar free/low sugar decaf liquids only. I use Crystal Light, Water, Decaf coffee, Gatorade G2. You can make decaf iced tea as well.

thanks guys!

~~ nell.

What everyone else said... I don't drink artificially or naturally sweetened anything... All my hang ups with food and I don't drink anything but Water, unsweetened ice tea, and black coffee... My nut says I'm weird for that lol.

I keep getting warned that I need to find something other than water to drink because I might not tolerate it plain after surgery. That makes me a little nervous.

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I am a year post-op, and getting the Diet Coke monkey off of my back was one of the many blessings of this process.

I did have trouble drinking plain Water for a while like many people, but now it is much easier.

Today, I drink: plain water, infused water (cucumber, ginger, mint, other herbs/fruit, etc.), water with crystal light, sugar-free kool aid, Mio drops, etc., decaf tea, Herb "tea", an occasional unsweetened regular (black, oolong, or green) tea (caffeinated).

I have no desire for carbonated soda of any kind.

I am a year post-op, and getting the Diet Coke monkey off of my back was one of the many blessings of this process.

I did have trouble drinking plain Water for a while like many people, but now it is much easier.

Today, I drink: plain water, infused water (cucumber, ginger, mint, other herbs/fruit, etc.), water with crystal light, sugar-free kool aid, Mio drops, etc., decaf tea, Herb "tea", an occasional unsweetened regular (black, oolong, or green) tea (caffeinated).

I have no desire for carbonated soda of any kind.

it would undoubtedly be a relief to be rid of the craving for fizzy drinks. right now it's difficult to imagine what it will feel like to not want to have that cold fizzy feeling when I'm thirsty. ???? I look forward to the change, though!

~~ nell.

What everyone else said... I don't drink artificially or naturally sweetened anything... All my hang ups with food and I don't drink anything but Water, unsweetened ice tea, and black coffee... My nut says I'm weird for that lol.

I keep getting warned that I need to find something other than water to drink because I might not tolerate it plain after surgery. That makes me a little nervous.

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I'm the same way - other than a few Bloody Mary's and maybe some White Sangria - all I drink is water and unsweetened ice tea. I'm hoping I'll be able to tolerate them after surgery. I will try the infused water ideas @InnerSurferGirl.

drinks can be a little tricky post op. The biggest thing is to stay away from any caloric drinks. You want your nutrition to come from good food and you only have so much room in the budget.

I will say that figuring out what works best for you can be tricky. I only drink room temp Water and hot tea. The reason for the room temp thing is because anything icy cold actually causes my pouch to seize. I know, that sounds horrible but it's simply uncomfortable.

This is really at its worst in the am, I could probably tolerate icy cold later in the day but I simply have learned over 19 months to drink my water that way.

I am highly sensitive to any artificial sweeteners, they cause severe migraines so that is why I stick to water. Hot tea is also very soothing.

Occasionally I will have my chocolate chai tea with hot milk as a treat but that adds carbs so I budget for it. There is 0 sugar in it but the milk adds carbs.

I promise you will figure out what works for you and you will be fine with it.