Problem With Substituting IcedTea for Water?

I have had difficulties drinking water from the very beginning of my postop journey. At almost 6 mos it has not gotten any better and I have feared becoming dehydrated many days. I've tried all kinds of substitutes, flavored water, warm water, cold water, crystal light etc. Everything seems to go down very hard or not sit very well. I used to drink about 72oz of water a day and miss LIQUIDS. I try to get my water in all the time and wind up not drinking because it HURTS. Just this past month I started making homemade iced tea. I brew tea the old fashioned way and then add lemon juice and splenda. Very very yummy AND it goes down well. I can drink it all day with no problem. My bladder seems to be grateful as it's working again and no more strong smelling urine (from not getting in enough liquids). However, my husband said it might not be a good idea to be drinking all that much tea. Something about the tannic acid not being very good. I know people in their 90s who drink gallons of tea a day (hot and iced) and they don't seem to be having a problem. Any thoughts on this????

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