Question:
Can you drink gatorade ?
I am starting to want something more than water - I don't like Iced Tea - can I drink gatorade ? anything else ?? I really miss diet coke .... I am 2 month post op . — [Anonymous] (posted on May 16, 2001)
May 15, 2001
I am pre-op still, but a big Diet Coke fan!! My surgeon's office
recommended that, once post-op, I could drink Gatorade diluted with
water...not sure, I think the suger content may be of some concern. I'm
trying to get ready for the ultimate loss of my DC by drinking Crystal Lite
(it's like grown up Kool Aid). My favorite is Raspberry. It's not the same
as Diet Coke, but it is pretty good. There are a number of flavors...
— blee01
May 15, 2001
Following RNY, my surgeon allowed sugar-free tea, coffee, and Kool-Aid,
Crystal-Lite, Gatorade, skim milk, bouillon or broth, and juices "in
moderation and as tolerated". The Kool-Aid was too sweet for me, but
the Crystal Lite was great and comes in several flavors. I made a variety
of fruit smoothies with the skim milk, which was a good source of protein.
Approximately 30% of post-ops develop some degree of lactose intolerance
following WLS, so be alert to symptoms which include abdominal cramping and
diarrhea after drinking milk. I do experience dumping with refined sugars,
but the natural sugars in fruits and fruit juices never caused any problems
for me. However, my surgeon discourages the regular and frequent intake of
juices because of the added calories and lack of protein content. Good
luck!
— Diana T.
May 15, 2001
I forgot to say in my previous reply that my surgeon also allows any
sugar-free carbonated beverages, but cautions that the carbonation may
create some significant discomfort in the early weeks following RNY
surgery. He suggested letting it sit out for awhile after opening it, and
allowing it to go flat, but that really took all the joy out of a good Diet
Coke! I waited until I was 2-3 months post-op before I tried them, and did
just fine as long as I remembered to sip slowly. My daughter also had RNY
and was drinking her Diet Cokes within 2 weeks of the surgery with no
problems....slow and easy is the answer there. It was interesting however,
that we both were completely "addicted" to Diet Coke pre-op, and
post-op they just never really tasted the same or had the same appeal.
Many RNY patients report that same experience with not only their
carbonated beverages, but with lots of their "old" food
favorites. Maybe you won't miss your Diet Coke as much as you think :-)
— Diana T.
May 15, 2001
While still in the hospital, they gave me a Gatorade to provide
electrolytes. Quite frankly, it made me dump. I looked at the can and was
appalled by the sugar content. I don't know if they make diet gatorade,
but this sure wasn't. Also questioned nutrionist, but she didn't seem to
think it should be a problem. Nevertheless, I'll never get near another
can of it. At home, I started alternating with water and Crystal Lite
decaf iced tea, but find I really now prefer water 90% of the time.
Crystal Lite also makes a nice pink lemonade, but for some reason, since
surgery, I haven't had any urge to have it.
— danirat
May 15, 2001
I drank a *lot* of Gatorade the first month out - diluted half or one third
with water. The stronger flavors, like the new "Feirce" line
(grape is my favorite) taste great even when very diluted. Alos, Kool-Aid
made with Splenda (or other sugar sub) is good. Water tasted horrible, and
still isn't great at 7 weeks out. I also like tea made with 4 decaf tea
bags, 2 mint tea bags put in cold water in a 2 cup measuring cup nuked for
6-7 minutes. Let stand a minute or so, dump in 2-Q. pitcher and add
sweetener (mint is sweet though) and ice water. Cheap, too. It tastes
very different with the mint than regular tea - try it.
— M. A. B.
May 15, 2001
I'm 5 weeks post op and I too want something different at times.I do drink
Gatorade at times if I feel sluggish. I don't dump since I had an open
BPD/DS so I'm not sure how you'll do with that. However, I drink Sugar Free
Tang,only 5 calories per serving(8oz I think),Country Time Lem'n Berry
Sippers is sugar free and the strawberry Lemonade is nice. Again, 5
calories per serving and the Sugar Free Koolade. I also make frozen pops
from these as a nice change. Also, add a lemon to the water for a different
taste. Best wishes and continued success.
— Linda M.
May 15, 2001
Gatorade does make another drink that would be fine for you to have. It's
called Propel(fitness water). This is a great drink for those that don't
like nutrasweetened drinks. It does have sugar, but a very slight amount,
2g. It comes in many flavors, my fav is black cherry.
— Julie R.
May 16, 2001
Hi! I am Pre-op but I, and others, have ordered shaved ice machines. You
can order sugar-free flavors and to me it seems like it would be the
perfect way to cure a sweet tooth. Expecially because you can get such a
variety of flavors. I got mine from www.hawaiianshavedice.com.
— blank first name B.
May 22, 2001
ORANGE GATORADE has been my saviour! I add about 4 oz to my 20oz water
bottle! I love it! No problems with the sugar for me!
— Karen N.
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