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Hey all - with surgery on the 23rd, starting to stock up on things I might need and make grocery lists. My info from my program talks about sugar-free Jello and popsicles for the full liquid phase and I've heard a few folks talking about them. I'm not normally a popsicle person - I can't remember the time I bought any. Are they really helpful/more satisfying than sipping Water or crystal light? I can get the jello idea - something with some mouth feel.

Thanks in advance!

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My friend had VSG a year ago and swears by the sugar free popsicles! She still has them as a staple in her new diet. I’m sure your mileage may vary, but I’m planning on having them around pre and post op.


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Hey all - with surgery on the 23rd, starting to stock up on things I might need and make grocery lists. My info from my program talks about sugar-free Jello and popsicles for the full liquid phase and I've heard a few folks talking about them. I'm not normally a popsicle person - I can't remember the time I bought any. Are they really helpful/more satisfying than sipping Water or crystal light? I can get the Jello idea - something with some mouth feel.
Thanks in advance!


Yes! I loved having them, especially in the first days post op. They go down different than a sip of crystal light. I still like having them.


Lap band 10/2007 revised to RNY 12/22/2017
HW 270
SW 263
CW 253

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It's summer here and there are a few hot days coming up, I think I'm going to get some sugar free Popsicles.

Thanks for the suggestion :)

Best wishes for your upcoming surgery.

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Yes, they were a life saver for me. Many of the Crystal Light flavors I loved prior to surgery tasted awful afterwards. My taste buds were all over the place in the first month after surgery. The popsicles were a huge help in getting a bit more fluids in and having something "to do" since I couldn't stand my Protein Shakes or give any thought to actually eating food. While I stopped with the popsicles about 6 weeks after surgery they were a big help to have in the early days.

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Thanks all! I'll keep them on the list!

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I made my own. After surgery everything was too sweet or too salty. I used watered down 4c sticks with Water. They were good! End of summer i found a popsicle maker at Walmart for $0.50!


SW 350 (11/15)
BSW 260 (10/17/17)
CW 224 (1/3/18)
RGW 199
GW 175

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