I just got a sample from Walmart of a drink packet that says it has three times the electrolytes of water alone plus 5 essential vitamins. Just thinking that this may be something that is good for those early post op. Ask your doctor of course. Has anyone else heard of this or tried it??

Edited June 15, 20224 yr by ShoppGirl

Those have 11 Grams of sugar and 11 grams of carbs... not the best thing.

Edited June 15, 20224 yr by liveaboard15

I've used Liquid IV and it definitely does not fit in my program's guidelines for carbs. I've used it when I've came in from working outside and found myself overheated/dehydrated. It works great in those situations (hopefully not placebo response). I only plan to use it if I'm behind on hydration/electrolyes. Hopefully that won't happen though. (still pre op so only time will tell)

44 minutes ago, liveaboard15 said:

Those have 11 Grams of sugar and 11 grams of carbs... not the best thing.

Ooh the sample packet doesn’t have nutritional information on it. I guess if someone was really struggling with fluids though, it could have a use in certain circumstances.

Electrolyte drinks can give you a bit of a boost. I found them helpful when my energy was really low. Shop around to find one with lower carbs & sugar. Though be careful if you’re on high blood pressure meds etc. as they do contain salts. I used hydralyte which was recommended by my surgeon. I used to dilute it by doubling the water required to make it up as it tasted sweet - but then everything did.

the only time I ever used anything like that was when I was in India because you sweat like crazy there. It's kind

of hard to keep hydrated. Around here, you probably wouldn't need it.

Most surgeons recommend sugar free Propel electrolytes. It comes in powder and lot cheaper. Around 3.00 a box