Pain is much better today,..but I would give my left arm for a Sprite!
Not sure why I am craving Sprite, it is not normally something I would drink, but I am craving it so bad! The pain is a lot better today, and I am hoping that it improves each day. I am having a problem eating enough, and really can't seem to drink enough. Nothing I drink seems to satisfy my thirst, and I really can't find anything that tastes good. I have tried a dozen different flavors (Mio and Crystal Lite, etc.) and can't seem to find anything I like. Today I am trying just a little lemon/lime in ice water. BTW - I really don't care for tea of any kind. So...up for suggestions!
Age: 34; Ht: 5'2; High Wt: 190; Goal Wt: 120; DS by Dr. Lopez 12/12/12
Get a diet Sprite, pour it over ice and stir till the bubbles are gone. Then let it sit for 10 min and stir again. Take a sip and see how you do. I would try a straw to avoid swallowing air. I had my first diet soda when I was still in the hospital and I'm still alive!
And almost everyone finds it a challenge to get enough fluids/food at this stage. Just keep on working at it. Fluids are more important than food.
on 12/19/12 7:51 am - CA
What PattyL said. Drink it flat.
At just a week out it is hard to get enough liquids in, so keep sipping, even if it doesn't taste good. This stage won't last forever. Hang in there.
Hi,
I was operated on on the 6th and I'm still struggling trying to get my liquids in, like you nothing tastes good to me and I've been craving a soda also but doubt I'd like it so much flat so that is one thing I have not tried. My protein shakes have been going down better now that I am blending them with ice. Mostly I've been drinking flavored water but I'm really pressed to get two bottles of it in. I think too that our taste buds are just out of wack. If you try the soda let me know how it goes for you.
Good luck,
Trish
DS 12/06/12 Dr Kemmeter
Plastics with Dr. Sauceda 8/14/2014
Lbl, bl/ba, al, tl, fl
HW/255 SW/239 CW/129
When I was early out I used to pour half soda (diet) & half water over ice and let the bubbles fizzle out. You still get the taste of the soda and a tiny bit of fizz, but also get in some water.
In fact, I still use this from time to time, especially if I don't want to wait too long for the soda to go flat.
FWIW, I don't know about everyone else, but I can only drink diet, any soda w/sugar has immediate consequences! ;-)
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