Hello everyone. So I have started my liquid diet, which is going fine so far. I am a little hungry, but was wondering if anyone knew if we are allowed to have sparkling water like lacroix? There is no sugar or sweetener at all. I can find no research on it, and of course both the nutritionist, and doctor are not in for a few days. Fizzy water really helps my cravings, and has already helped me loose weight. I know carbonation is out after surgery, but I still have my normal tummy for now

My plan was fine with 0 calorie beverages - regardless of fizz or not. If there are no calories and no sugar - enjoy. Best of luck.

31 minutes ago, Diana_in_Philly said:

My plan was fine with 0 calorie beverages - regardless of fizz or not. If there are no calories and no sugar - enjoy. Best of luck.

Thank you! I figured carbonation wouldn't effect the liver, but I've been working towards this for 5 years! I'm a nervous wreck haha. Time to buy a case of my fav grapefruit lacriox and enjoy until I can't anymore.

there is also the other side of the coin to look at here. This is the time you might want to think about making a clean break from carbonation as it is not a good idea to do after surgery.

Yes I realize that, and I don't commonly drink it everyday anyway. I'm more of a unsweetened tea girl, or a slice of lemon or grapefruit peel in water (which is a no-no for pre-op). My pre-op diet is just proving challenging and fizzy water helps my hunger/nausea and always has. I'm sure I wont miss it after surgery since I'm guessing it would hurt if I tried. Thanks though.

Edited September 21, 20178 yr by Karleena

Yes I realize that, and I don't commonly drink it everyday anyway. I'm more of a unsweetened tea girl, or a slice of lemon or grapefruit peel in water (which is a no-no for pre-op). My pre-op diet is just proving challenging and fizzy water helps my hunger/nausea and always has. I'm sure I wont miss it after surgery since I'm guessing it would hurt if I tried. [emoji4] Thanks though.

Hi! I had the same question about carbonation drinks.. I would always drink plain seltzer water because it would help when I felt sick and helped with my cravings when i was on the 6 month supervised diet with my nutritionist. I never asked my doctor if I can drink some through my pre-op diet. So just as long as there is no sugar/ caffeine its okay?

16 hours ago, jessim78 said:

Hi! I had the same question about carbonation drinks.. I would always drink plain seltzer water because it would help when I felt sick and helped with my cravings when i was on the 6 month supervised diet with my nutritionist. I never asked my doctor if I can drink some through my pre-op diet. So just as long as there is no sugar/ caffeine its okay?

Yep! I did ask my doc later after I originally posted and he said regular sparkling water is fine for pre op, just not the day of. Also it's a no-no for post op unless I can tolerate it very much later down the line, probably flat over ice. He also said the flavor essenced water from lacriox is fine. I can't speak for your doc tho.

I've got a question. I am very allergic to chocolate, this may sound dumb but give me some alternate flavors of protein drinks you either liked or at least hated least.

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I've got a question. I am very allergic to chocolate, this may sound dumb but give me some alternate flavors of Protein Drinks you either liked or at least hated least.

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Coffee!

I've got a question. I am very allergic to chocolate, this may sound dumb but give me some alternate flavors of protein drinks you either liked or at least hated least.

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Try Syntrax nectar protein. Lots of flavors


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Thanks Walter, I'll be sure to try,them.

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I've got a question. I am very allergic to chocolate, this may sound dumb but give me some alternate flavors of protein drinks you either liked or at least hated least.

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Have you tried Premier Protein shakes? They have a ton of different flavors. My favorite one right now is Salted Caramel. They also have vanillas, strawberry and banana. You can get these at Sam’s Club for cheap (they are very expensive everywhere else).

Ymm, bet the Salted Caramel would make a possible coffee creamer in my future m Thanx for your answer.

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