What Do You Drink Other then Water

Hi there,

As i start to get ready for surgery one of my thoughts is:  I am a big diet coke drinker.  I know that I will no longer be drinking that after surgery.  I am very good about my water intake and get 64 oz now.  But after surgery and of course down the road what do you drink other then water?

I drink Propel flavored drink (zero cal) and G2. I love the purple one. There's also Protein2O that is a life saver if you are having trouble getting your protein in. Anything without caffeine is good in the beginning as long as it is sugar free. 

This is a great question. I too am a Diet Coke drinker. It is so bad that I rarely drink anything else. I just bought a bunch of propel, vitamin water, and eco drink (multivitamin water) from costco. I know you are not supposed to have caffeine after surgery but I wasn't told why. Does anyone know?

Thanks!

My dietician said its because caffeine stimulates the GI tract. In the early days you don't want to do that to your healing pouch or sleeve. My clinic allows it after several months though. 

Thank you Abby.  

I drink propel something's now so do know about that one. Will check out the protein20

I drank diluted diet cranberry juice for years post-op. I needed the tart taste but diluted it with water.  Great question.  : )

--gina

In the beginning, I didn't do cold well at all.  I drank tap water and herb tea.  Then I started on protein decaf coffee and still drink it today.  My other go to is 20 oz of water, a tube of crystal light, generic, and a half scoop of either Syntrax lemon tea or Caribean Cooler.  I did a whole scoop early out because I needed the protein.  Now I can get more in my food so I just do a 1/2 scoop.  I even like the lemon tea hot but like with the protein coffee, you have to watch the heat because any protein will curdle if you get it too hot.

A real treat when traveling is Sobe 0.  I love all of them, just won't pay what they cost for everyday.

Thank you for the reply.  I see a lot of people love their coffee on this site.  I can do crystal light for sure 

Crystal Light Decaf Teas are great. I also used to be a big Diet Coke drinker. I have not had it in 5 and 1/2 weeks since the surgery and I don't miss it. The reason many surgeon recommend no caffeine  is that it is a diuretic and thus causes dehydration which can also be devastating post op.

I was a big diet coke drinker - probably about all I drank.  I had to stop prior to surgery and have not had one in over 5 1/2 years.

I drink water flavored with Crystal Lite(or the Walmart brand)  Lemon Tea & Lemonade are my favorites.  I drink decaf coffee and if I go somewhere to get something to drink I get unsweet tea.

Linda