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Good Morning All Hope everyone's day is starting off good. Do you think by drinking Crystal Light Ice Tea in moderation is very bad for you. Thanks for your help B) John

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No, why do you ask?

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No, why do you ask?

I ask because I don't know! if it's bad or good :) You say No is that No don't drink it or yes It is ok in moderation. Sorry I didn't understand what you ment the first time. Thanks for your help :D

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I drink it all the time

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I drink it all the time

Thank you Cindya I thought for sure people where going to blast me about this topic. Some people say Water Water Water!! LOL. To me water aint fun and has know taste thank you. I LOVE CRYSTAL LIGHT ICE TEA...lol I can sit at my computer for hours, and sip sip sip away...lol. Have a great day, and thanks :rolleyes:

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My doctor says to drink nothing but Water. He's against any artificially sweetened drinks, because they're shown to stimulate the sugar craving appetite center of the brain. But on the flip side, ALL of the Protein Shakes, sugar free popsicles, etc. on the list of things to have, are LOADED with artificial sweeteners. As mentioned in my last post on another thread, this is one of his rules that I will try & follow as much as possible, but it will not be written in stone. I think Crystal Light is fine, and if you can handle ALL of that caffeine during the day.....all the power to ya! :P

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I believe if you drink it in moderation you should be fine. Some people don't do well with artificial sweeteners but if you have no reaction go for it.

I have no reaction to sweeteners but then I usually only have one package with my coffee in the morning.

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when i started pre op

and hence to me now, i live on my crystal light peach ice tea

it works for me and if you and your dr is okay with it, go for it.

it was on my list of ok items...

ps: Walmart and target brands are cheaper then crystal light and taste just as good

i am loaded at work, my home and my purse

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I drink a lot of Crystal Light. I try to drink plain Water as well. I don't drink any caffeine since having my surgery. All I drank before was coke and sweet tea. I buy the Walmart brand of crystal light as well and it is just as good and a lot cheaper. Like Carolina Girl.....I have it at home, at work and in my purse. I am never without it! I guess it is my new obsession! LOL

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I believe if you drink it in moderation you should be fine. Some people don't do well with artificial sweeteners but if you have no reaction go for it.

I have no reaction to sweeteners but then I usually only have one package with my coffee in the morning.

My doctor also says....no coffee. The acid can erode the band. Again, I read numerous people are drinking it. I only drank one cup a day of half caff half Decaf in the morning, but haven't had any since surgery. I've been drinking tea to get that little kick of caffeine, but really miss my cup a joe!!!

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both my NUT and DOC are pro Crystal Light and Mio. As long as you are getting the fluids in and keeping the calories low for the intake, the fact that you are getting the fluids in is the most important. So stock up. If you like it and it works for you, I would split your day 1/2 Water and 1/2 other beverage resouces. Cheers to your success.

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Good Morning All Hope everyone's day is starting off good. Do you think by drinking Crystal Light Ice Tea in moderation is very bad for you. Thanks for your help B) John

John since my band was placed, almost three years ago, plain Water has a funny, metallic taste for me. I asked my dietitian about it and she has heard the same thing from other band patients. I drink 64 oz. of water, with Crystal Light Iced Tea in it, each and every day and it hasn't hurt me AT ALL. I'm drinking all of my recommended liquids with no calorie damage. Plus, having the liquids helps to keep me full.

Good luck!

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I LOVE drinking Water with my Crystal Light packets to go. I put one packet in 32 oz of Water 2x a day. I have my favorite flavors stocked up in my cabinet, so I am never without...

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Ive drank WM version of CL since '05. Havent drank real OJ since then. My dr. said its fine but like everything else pre and post ban...enjoy in moderation. WM sunrise orange is also 100% Vitamin C too n goes perfect with an occasional vodka too! :)

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