Hi all,

I am trying to stock up on a few drink choices to have in the house to try right after surgery besides or in addition to water. I am getting sugar free ice pops and high protein both and was looking for some kind of what enhancer, but what? What else should I try? Also planning on trying warm tea.

I am only buying a small amount of each so I can find something I like and then buy more. I am also going to try this: Bariatric Choice Low-Carb Liquid Protein Fruit Drink Concentrate - Green Tea & Cranberry Drink Mix To Enhance Water.

What else?

Thanks!

It is common for your taste buds to change after surgery. Be willing to experiment. After surgery, my taste buds changed dramatically. Even water changed. In the hospital it tasted excessively chlorinated and I could not drink it. So I experimented. Sugar free popsicles became my best friend. Some individuals find hot or cold can help with fluids. For me, I found that I could tolerate flavored water. So I began using Crystal Light. I also found a new drink Bai which I liked cold. In the winter, I found that I tolerate hot drinks such as piping hot cocoa. But you have to use the "No Sugar Added" variety. Also fine English teas were very good.

The fluid requirement is met by a combination. It is not only the water that you drink each day. But also the water you drink when you take your vitamins and medicine. It is the milk you drink. It is the fluids content of the protein shakes. It is the water component of the soups you take. It is met by flavored water such as Crystal Light. It is met by sugar free popsicles. It is met by tea and decaf coffee. It is a combination of all the fluids that you consume during the day.

It is good to be open to experimentation after surgery to find something that works for you.

My surgeon also recommends MioFit drops with electrolytes and PowerAid Zero.

I got some V8 for when I’m tired of sweet drinks. Any other suggestions besides broth?