Surgery in a month.

One thing that worries me - I really really hate water. I can happily drink it fizzy, but flat water make me want to throw up!

Any ideas? Will I be allowed fizzy?

Not allowed fizzy. I found flavored water, such as Crystal Light, was a good alternative. Also I discovered Bai drink was good. I buy it by the case at Sam's club when it is on sale. Just don't get fizzy kind.

I hate water also. Thank God for Crystal light

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Thanks- I have never heard of Crystal Light but will go hunting...

I use Crystal Light, Mio or flavored waters like vitamin water zero, poweraid zero etc. I also drink hot tea, decaf coffee and sugar free hot chocolate (as a treat). Right after surgery I used broth and sugar free popsicles to help with my liquid requirement. Now that I am farther out I can tolerate water - I still don't love it but I can get it down when I need to.

11 hours ago, Biddynz said:

Surgery in a month.

One thing that worries me - I really really hate Water. I can happily drink it fizzy, but flat water make me want to throw up!

Any ideas? Will I be allowed fizzy?

I use Crystal Light and Mio. If you go with Mio, avoid the caffeinated and energy versions. I don't like water unless it's ice cold. Even though I'm still pre-surgery, I've gotten myself down to about one can of soda every couple of days. I don't even crave it like I used to. Next step needs to be off of that altogether.

My surgeon emphasized the importance of no fizzy drinks. Not only could they cause pain but they could cause the staples to rupture.

Thanks All.

I am now 3 days post op and have very happily moved from water (with a drop of “water drops” flavouring) on to 1/4 strength Clear Apple juice. Best thing I have drunk for years!!!