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Hi. I am 10 days post -op.

Do you think the sugar-free Water flavoring like crystal light ( I use Walmart brand) could be stalling my weight-loss? For some reason I can't handle drinking plain water lately and that was always my drink of choice. I'm hoping as the weather gets better and get some warmth here in Ohio my thirst for plain ice water comes back.

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Hi Jay

I'm 3.5 weeks after op

I've been having icy poles not diet just normal and I've been dropping so I don't think it's stalling your weight but then I'm no doctor call your surgeon and ask

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Personally, I don't think so. They don't have any sugar, calories, or carbs in them, or none to speak of anyway, so they shouldn't be stalling your weight loss. I have been drinking them since day one of my surgery. I had a really hard time drinking plain Water up until about a month or so ago. For some reason plain Water would just make me so nauseous. Hang in there. You are probably just having a slight stall, which is perfectly normal. Your body is just adjusting. You'll start losing again soon. Just hang in there. :-)

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No they won't stall your weightloss! They're actually recommended to use if you're wanting something with flavor because they are sugar free, cal free and carb free. So you're good. Being only 10 days post-op, your weightloss may not be fast, contrary to popular belief. Your body just endured a surgery and your body is still healing from that. Some people don't see a drop in weight for 3-4 weeks as their swelling (internally) goes down. Just trust in the process, keep pushing those fluids, and you'll get there!

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My packet thay was given to me pre surgery all said of course Water but crystal light is fine. Of course confirm with your surgeon but Water has been to heavy for me. Also not a big where drinker. So until then I have definitely been doing crystal light. Not to much of the power but enough to give it a nice taste. I'm 5 days Post op. Good luck :)

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Nope, your tummy is still healing. Give yourself some grace with the weight loss while the healing process happens, the loss will come!

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