I just started process. Met with doctor, have 2 diet appointments left and rest appointments are scheduled. I am struggling finding a drink mix without citric acid thst don't make me sick. What do yall use!?

Have you tried herbal tea instead?

Have you tried herbal tea instead?

I have. Why do we have to avoid it

We’re you told to avoid citric acid or something. I use the crystal light drink mixes but if I had to guess they contain citric acid. I haven’t looked.

I was. They didn't tell me why and it's litteraly in just my water mixs. I tried the twinning ones but can't do it. Makes me sick. I may ask my doctor cause he had it done too

8 hours ago, Tracy Bjerke said:

I was. They didn't tell me why and it's litteraly in just my Water mixs. I tried the twinning ones but can't do it. Makes me sick. I may ask my doctor cause he had it done too

acidic things can be hard on stomachs. I still to this day (over seven years out) occasionally have trouble with tomatoes and some fruits - also, certain beverages that are acidic. And acidic coffee - UGH! So I understand!! Crystal Light never bothered me, though. Not sure what to tell you. Sorry you're having to deal with this!

Edited August 8, 20224 yr by catwoman7

Thank you. I do crystal light drink mix. I can't do regular water

Could you try to flavor the water with fruit or veggies?

Like Lemons? Cucumbers? You don't get much of the sugar from the fruit because you only use a little bit and it just gives it the slightest hint of the flavor. Very mild.

Basically just fill up a pitcher and add some fruit or veggie and let it sit. (infuse)

Have you tried plain green tea? I did a quick google search for drinks without citric acid and it says many of the flavored ones contain it but the plain one does not. I personally would ask the surgeon if you can try it and see if you can tolorate it though. Or if they have more suggestions. I’m sure you won’t be the first one that’s having a hard time finding things that don’t contain it.

1 hour ago, ShoppGirl said:

Have you tried plain green tea? I did a quick google search for drinks without citric acid and it says many of the flavored ones contain it but the plain one does not. I personally would ask the surgeon if you can try it and see if you can tolorate it though. Or if they have more suggestions. I’m sure you won’t be the first one that’s having a hard time finding things that don’t contain it.

Green tea still has caffeine, so might not be a good choice either. I drink herbal teas (both hot and iced), for this reason.

1 hour ago, SpartanMaker said:

Green tea still has caffeine, so might not be a good choice either. I drink herbal teas (both hot and iced), for this reason.

Ooh I was allowed caffeine. I didn’t think about that. Have to ask your team.

Green tea still has caffeine, so might not be a good choice either. I drink herbal teas (both hot and iced), for this reason.

On Amazon they have a great herbal loose leaf tea called cherry goddess. It's so very good if you really like cherry. I got me one of those ice tea mugs that are for loose leaf tea. It keeps the tea separate from the liquid. Makes wonderful tea. No caffeine.

I like the Hint Watermelon water. Just a hint of watermelon flavor and no calories.

On 8/8/2022 at 11:53 PM, SpartanMaker said:

Green tea still has caffeine, so might not be a good choice either. I drink herbal teas (both hot and iced), for this reason.

I was allowed green tea as the caffeine is about a quarter that of black tea & even less of coffee (depending on how you take your coffee). Made me very happy as I only drank green tea anyway. I could have a cup a day (I had about double that ?.)

Best to check with your surgeon & ask your dietician for non citric acid drink recommendations.

My hydration is made possible by great value fruit punch drink enhancer (generic crystal lite). I don't know what I'd do without it. It's never seemed acidic to me. Maybe different flavors will effect you differently?

Thanks so much for your reply and I’ll have to try this out. My problem is just the small sips. I just had surgery on Aug. 23rd.