Not a water drinker...

I am NOT a water drinker. Post Op, can I still drink water with the "on the go" packets in it, or does it have to be just water?

I hear you! I hardly drank water prior to surgery, but was amazed how much I actually wanted to drink it after. That lasted about a week and a half. Now I drink ice tea, herbal teas, and my beloved coffee and the occasional glass of water. I would think anything fluid would be okay, except pop as it would tend to make you even more gassy. I really don't care for pop either, so that was no problem. I don't know what the "on the go" packets are, so I can't help you there-sorry!
Take care,

yes, I agree with purple, any liquid is probably ok. I drink tea, hot and iced. I drink as much as I can. I don't drink soda now and really don't miss it. Snapple diet iced tea is great.

I can drink water but i perfer seltzer or club soda with a wedge or lime or lemon. That should be okay right?

I"m not a water drinker either and plan on taking my crystal light on-the-go packets w/ me to the hosptial.

Myself and about 10 others my age work together in an indepndent pharmacy and we all have weight issues. We have found a good way to drink water to anyone that has problems.
We put bottled water in the freezer of the fridge, leave it about 30 minutes and when you take it out it makes a slush perfect not as if you are eating ice but not just plain water.
We all love it.
Just don't leave it too long or it will freeze to the point of ice and not as good.
Not a water drinker try our slushy solution

Carbonated beverages contain carbonated gas. You really should try to drink whatever you like that is not carbonated. Why not plain water with lemon or lime? You may have problems with gas after your surgery. You wouldn't want to make the problem worse with carbonated beverages. I will tell you this. I wasn't offered any carbonated drinks while I was in the hospital.

Good luck to you!

Carol

Those "to go" packets are great. (You can get Kool-Aid to go now, too!) Also, iced tea (decaffeinated is best, of course) is wonderful. And who can turn down some good, old-fashioned lemonade? I treat myself to making it from the frozen concentrate, and mix it with Kool-Aid (grape is my favorite mix-in). You just make the lemonade according to directions and just add a packet of unsweetened Kool-Aid (don't add the sugar). Yum!

I agree that as little carbonation as possible is also probably best -- but the main thing is to get the fluid in. Maybe treat yourself to some "bubble water" once or twice a day?

you're right carol...never thought of that...but then why do they serve ginger ale? i know for nausea.. but that is carbonated too. i was thinking more long term after the gas passes (pardon the term)

Watch the coffee intake too...that will dehydrate you. I once read for every cup of coffee you need 3 times the water to replenish the fluid!

I'm not a water person either. So once I got home I made an agreement with myself. For every 24 oz bottle I drink, I get a nice big glass of iced tea! The water really does help.

As for the gingerale, it usually helps a sour stomach when it's flat. I sent my sister out to get some for me while at the castle. The nurse came in and told me that even though she understood why I wanted it, I was better off taking a medication and leaving the carbonation for later in recovery.