Low and Zero Calorie Drink Mixes

One of the most important things you learn quickly after surgery is to find ways to get your liquids in. Although you’re able to take bigger sips as you get further out from surgery, I’m thinking my water/drink bottle is going to become my constant companion!  But I’m ok with that.

I was surprised to find that plain water doesn’t go down that well for me – at least not yet – at any temperature. At my latest follow up appointment, my surgeon’s PA said she hears that a lot, and while that often changes as you get further out from surgery, she isn’t quite sure why it happens.

Either way, to deal with this problem, I’ve looked for various zero or low calorie ways to flavor my water to make it more drinkable.

What is this blog?

Hi everyone!  I’m a 3 week post-OP RNY Bariatric Surgery patient learning to navigate life post-WLS. I’m already thrilled with my results, but am looking forward to being able to eat more and more “real foods” again. I plan to use this blog to keep track of the recipes, tips, and tricks that work for me, both for my own reference and in the hopes they can help others. There are a few really great WLS blogs out there, but not as many as I hoped.   Watch this space for more, and also check me out on Pinterest.