Question:
I am having trouble getting in my required daily fluid intake and would like input.

I had my surgery on May 28, 2002 and everything seems to leave an unpleasant aftertaste in my mouth. I have tried every flavor of Crystal Lite, Diet Tang and Diet Koolaid with no success. I force myself to drink because my body needs the fluid but would love to find something I actually like. (I have trouble getting all my water in as well but force it because I have to.) Sorry to ramble on and on but this is becoming a real problem for me. (FYI - I was president of the Diet Coke fan club prior to surgery...) Thank you for any help!    — Andrea C. (posted on June 10, 2002)

June 10, 2002
have you tried diet snapples? My RN and surgeon said these are ok to have, and they come in sooo many flavors! i know it can be hard, it had surgery 3 days after you. if you want, e-mail me anytime! ([email protected]) goodluck!
   — Lezlie Y.

June 10, 2002
How does water TASTE? Do you experience any pain or just discomfort with water?
   — vitalady

June 11, 2002
Hi, I cannot stand the taste of Crystal Light or any of that nutrisweet stuff. I have been buying regular kool-aid and sweetening it with Splenda instead of sugar. It is Wonderful! It tastes just like regular kool-aid! Hope this helps!
   — Shanna P.

June 12, 2002
Hi. I had my surgery on 5/24 and am experiencing the same EXACT problem. I can't stand the taste of anything sugar-free (am i already headed down the wrong road?), with the exception of tropical sugar-free popsicles. Lately, the only thing that does not give me a horrible aftertaste is Le Nature's purified water with lemon, lime or grafefruit. I know it doesn't make sense to buy it when you can just get bottled water and add some lemon juice to it. That seems to be the only thing that tastes right to me. Good luck!!
   — Tamara F.

June 15, 2002
Thank you for all of the great suggestions. I am looking forward to trying the flavored waters, diet snapple and koolaid! In answer to Michelle's question, the bottled water I have tried has had a "bitter" taste to me. Maybe it is just my tastebuds after surgery. I have found that it is easier to get my morning water in if it is room temp. Again, thank you everyone. It is nice to have so many people to turn to for help!
   — Andrea C.