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I really dont like to share my private recipes online, but im going to help all of you soda craving post op and pre op sleevers cut down on your liquid calories while increasing your Water intake at the very same time.

All you need is 5 things

A bottle of water

A cup

A single serving packet of Crystal light (choose your fav flavor)

Ice cubes

Flavorless Sparkling water or club soda

Now all you have to do is pour about 25-30% of the water into a cup and mix it well

Then add in the ice cubes, dont forget to stir, so the ice melt a little, we dont want the drink to be TOO sweet.

Pop open a sparkling water or club soda and pour it in the cup until it fills 75% of the come and enjoy.

*P.S.: you dont have to use crystl light you can use any powdered drink as long as it low in calories*

I'll post some pictures later to show you all. Till then ENJOY!!!

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Soda & Tonic is definitely carbonated and according to my surgeon & nutritionist it can expand your "pouch" or your "sleeve" and it is not recommended and taboo from my bariatric center. There will be those that state they were told it is okay, it is something you will have to speak to with your nutritionist or surgeon or do up to your discretion. I would rather err on the side of caution, though I do miss my soda Water.< /p>

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Your stomach will ONLY stretch if youre drinking nothing BUT carbonated beverages. This recipe like all recipes should be taken in moderation like everything in life.

This post if for those who have a sweet tooth and want something healthy instead of drinking a coke or sprite.

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sounds tasty. I drink 2-3 sparkling waters daily. my sleevie has not and will not stretch from carbonation, Made goal at 8.5 months drinking these since 2 months out.

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sounds tasty. I drink 2-3 sparkling waters daily. my sleevie has not and will not stretch from carbonation, Made goal at 8.5 months drinking these since 2 months out.

Ehh.. Sounds too risky. If we can extend an exception to carbonated Water, people will extend it out to soda thinking (they're both carbonated)

I'd rather stay with the notion in my head that it's all bad and it will cause bad pain.

To each their own though. Good Luck, God Bless

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sounds tasty. I drink 2-3 sparkling waters daily. my sleevie has not and will not stretch from carbonation' date=' Made goal at 8.5 months drinking these since 2 months out.[/quote']

It is very tasty! You jus gonna let it sit for a bit if you dont want TOO much carbonation.

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Ehh.. Sounds too risky. If we can extend an exception to carbonated water' date=' people will extend it out to soda thinking (they're both carbonated)

I'd rather stay with the notion in my head that it's all bad and it will cause bad pain.

To each their own though. Good Luck, God Bless[/quote']

That's why I said HEALTHY alternative to drink a soda that's 180 calories and full of sugar and carbs... Smh... Y'all don't read y'all jus post.

If you don't wanna try it, that's fine but I an definitely assure u that if your surgeon cut 85% of your stomach you stomach will NEVER stretch because all that's left is muscle, and that's the point of the surgeon.

Carbonation won't stretch us stomach it will only give u discomfort if you don't belch out the gas.

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That's why I said HEALTHY alternative to drink a soda that's 180 calories and full of sugar and carbs... Smh... Y'all don't read y'all jus post.

If you don't wanna try it, that's fine but I an definitely assure u that if your surgeon cut 85% of your stomach you stomach will NEVER stretch because all that's left is muscle, and that's the point of the surgeon.

Carbonation won't stretch us stomach it will only give u discomfort if you don't belch out the gas.

I think this is a great alternative. It always erks me when people come and tell you how bad your recipe is. If you don't like it, pass it over. And I agree...I was actually told that although there can be some stretch, the amount is very little because the portion of the stomach that is left behind is the most muscular part of the stomach. However, the gas can cause discomfort like you noted.

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Jimmy I want the recipes you do not post you must have some good ones of you keep them a secret ;-)

Sent from my SPH-D700 using VST

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