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Ok when I began this adventure 6 months ago I had never heard of crystal light and if I had I didn't remember it. I got so tired of hearing the dietitian talk about it and how you should use crystal light and put unflavored unjury (Spelling? ) in it for Protein.... I finally went and got those to go packs.

It was love at first taste. Before I never drank Water EVER... Now I can't stop. I only use about 1/2 a pack tho in 24 oz or else its so sweet I can't drink it.

I have found tho I get heartburn something fierce with it when normally I don't... anyone else have this problem?

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I haven't had much crystal light since being banded, but I drank a lot before and certain flavors always gave me heartburn. Some flavors have more acid in them.

Before surgery I also had heartburn in general and had a hiatal hernia, the hernia was repaired when band was placed and no more reflux now.

Which flavor are you drinking?

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The raspberry lemonade (one of my favorties) gives me serious heartburn, and I've not yet been banded!

But, one Pepcid complete takes care of it, no problem. The berry flavored aren't bad and they have the added benefit of Calcium.

Check with your nurse/doctor to make sure the chewables are OK for you and give them a try. Pepcid offers a tiny, trial size pack so no big investment needed.

HTH!

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I have found tho I get heartburn something fierce with it when normally I don't... anyone else have this problem?

Ohmigod, is THAT my problem? I've been having heartburn like crazy lately. Sometimes Zantac works for it and sometimes it doesn't. I thought it was related to my Water intake but since my Water almost always has Crystal Light in it... though I was out of it today and still have some heartburn, so maybe not.

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The only way I can stand to drink Water is with the Crystal Light lemonade flavor in it. Like you, about a half a pack does it for me or it is too sweet. I have never had any problems with it causing me heartburn though.

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I have a question - I'm addicted to Crystal Light Lemon-Lime and whenever I vacation in the States I can't find that flavor. Is it available outside of Canada?

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If you like crystal light give Diet Snapple Peach Flavored Iced Tea a try. I love, love, love it.

Hooked on snapple.

Sue

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My absolute favorite is the Crystal Light fruit Punch.

Rasberry Ice-Tea Crystal Light is second place. I make pitchers of it and my kids love it too. They don't even realize that it doesn't have sugar in it. My oldest is chubby so I'm trying different things to keep her weight down.

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It does give me heartburn, but only when I use the to go packets. I don't have a problem with it when I mix a pitcher of it. Rasberry tea is my favorite and I've never seen Lemon-Lime. I bet it's yummy! Honestly, I'm amazed with the fact that I'm completely off diet coke. I thought it would be so hard but I don't even want one anymore!

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I've been off the To Go packets for two days (because I keep forgetting to bring more into work) and I still have heartburn. So I guess that's not it either.

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I never drank Water prebanding, and now I drink 2 liters a day with a mixture of Classic Lemonade and Raspberry Lemonade. I have had no heartburn at all since surgery. Love, Love, LOVE my Crystal Light!!

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Just an FYI about Crystal Light for those who might be interested.

When I was mixing the to-go packs in bottled Water I often had a tough time getting the powder to mix, especially with peach tea, and the others as well (to a degree).

Now I use a sturdy water bottle, put about 5 ounces boiling Water (we have a hot tap at work, so nice) and the powder and it disolves perfectly. I fill the remainder with ice and the drink is perfect. Even has a slightly different flavor than when using cold water alone. I also find I get less heartburn that way.

Hope that idea helps someone!

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