Staying hydrated

Hey April buddies How is everyone doin? Thankfully I am doing great. Food goes down 2 oz at a time. I bought a digital scale at Ross and it's easier to know exactly what will fit in this pouch. I have had a problem drinking water which I used to love and I know it is bes****er seemed to make me feel uncomfortable after one sip. Well yesterday I decided to buy a bottle of Evian just to see if it made a difference and guess what! I downed the whole 1.5 liter by that evening! I woke up 2 pounds down. My skin doesn't look so dry and wrinkly on my hands. It's expensive,$1.89, but hey....I spent way more on junk food daily pre-op so it's worth it to me. I can't tolerate Splenda either, but nutrasweet based drinks watered down are doable. I'm hoping this helps w/ elimination problems....phew...I feel like I've been violated! hello! Cc

have you tried any of the crystal light products? i drank water during my hospital stay and the first day i came home.. after that, i just can't do it. so i started making CL, and it's been sooo much easier. i use the "to go" packets and make 16oz at a time. At this point, I'd rather drink than eat [most of the time], so it hasn't been too hard to stay hydrated [so long as i don't nap too much!!]. but i think that's only because of the CL. i just tried the lemonade for the first time yesterday... i'm in love! it's all i want to drink! i can't handle juices well enough to make them useful. i can only get a few sips down.. so i don't bother. i'm glad you found that Evian worked for you. Maybe i'll have to try that, because the water than comes out of the fridge here, even though it's filtered, just doesn't work for me. kristen

Hi kristen, Yes I do like crystal light w/ nutrasweet not splenda. They do have both kinds. I water them down tho cause they are still so sweet. So glad you are doing so well. It's all about timing isn't it? much love....Cc

I've been drinking Propel and Aquafina Flavor Splash water. At first I loved them but it seems too sweet and strong now that I'm eating food. I guess when I wasn't getting any food at first with the liquid diet I needed the flavor. Now I'm mixing them half and half with water. Lizzie

CC, I have to freeze my bottled water I only like it very very cold and I too drink crystal light, peach tea and orange sunrise they are both good but you are right things seem really sweet like I cant do the lemonade crystal light it is way way too sweet and acidic, but I drink mostly water it really is the only thing that quenches my thirst the best..........congrats on finding water you like keep up the great work hugs and love lisa