Bottled Water

[SirRobert]

Apologies if this isn’t the place for this question - not sure where else to ask.

I have decompensated cirrhosis and have been carefully watching the amount of salt I’ve been consuming.

We are going away soon (UK based, but owing to the building etc etc.) where it’s not advisable to drink the tap water.

I understand that lots of bottled waters contain levels (some high) of salt. Getting slightly confused with the labelling on these compared to “normal food” and wonder if anyone could point me in the right direction for any I could take/buy there.

Many thanks and sending all best wishes to you all x

[AyrshireK]

How long are you going away for and would you be able to take it with you?

My hubby is finding that changes in water (on campsites) is causing him lots of diarrhea issues so we take containers of tap water from home. We bought 2 big containers of bottle water from Tesco and just reuse these bottles.

Some bottled water does indeed contain higher levels of sodium which you need to be cautious of. There was a member on here some years ago who's husband developed really bad ascites and ended up being hospitalized abroad after drinking bottled water.

Katie

[SirRobert in reply to AyrshireK]

Hi Katie. Thank you for this. Yes, didn’t think it would be a great idea. Unfortunately we are going by train, but I guess with some planning that could work.

Many thanks for your reply and love to you both x

[SirRobert in reply to AyrshireK]

Going for 3 nights

[AyrshireK in reply to SirRobert]

Oh you should manage for 3 nights with one 5L bottle - the ones we got from Tesco were from the Eden Valley (10.0 mg of sodium per litre) & have a cushioned taped on handle - we just use the bottles and refill with home tap water. Can you take a wheeled trolley with you to transport your stuff so you don't have to carry it.

[SirRobert in reply to AyrshireK]

Just been looking at wheeled trolleys!! Thank you.

[SirRobert in reply to AyrshireK]

Would 10.0 mg per litre be ok? I guess milk has similar. Used to looking at non liquid details! Apologies for being dim!!

[AyrshireK in reply to SirRobert]

I wouldn't like to say (my hubby didn't have ascites issues and this has been post transplant when we were staying at the caravan after his operation because the change in water was upsetting his tummy) - we just use the bottles because they are a handy size and use tap water from home.

[SirRobert in reply to AyrshireK]

Lovely. Thank you. Completely understand. I wish him and you well with his continuing recovery.