On Fri, 8 Dec 2006 11:52:32 -0900, danajackman wrote
(in article <1165611152.936474.187970@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>):
> I've had a few set backs (after a brilliant start) in my recovery from
> surgery and adjustment to colon-less life. I returned to the hospitol
> twice due to cramping, reduced ostomy output, and possible blockage.
> I'm not eating peanuts whole or swallowing woody plants, so my docs
> suspect electrolyte imbalance (along with other things).
>
> They have recommended I drink gatorade or pedialyte - both of which are
> loaded with high fructose corn syrup (bad) and/or sugar (not wuite as
> bad). Can anyone suggest a low sugar alternative? I need to avoid the
> excess sugar and calories for a number of reasons. Obesity, diabetes,
> and high blood pressure all run in my family and can (as you know) be
> caused by and exacerbated by high sugar in take. I'm also not able to
> exercise much yet (ostomy is two months old) to combat the caloric
> intake.
>
> I appreciate any help you can provide. Thanks!
>
I'm not sure how much sugar is in it, but I use a commercial preparation
called Emergen-C. It has lots of electrolytes in it, as well as B
complex
and vitamin C. I use it to stave off cramps and the neuralgic side
effects
from chemo, had colon cancer, still mets in the liver and lungs. It
works
quite well, for me.
George
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