Those packets you add to water

[kaytiebugs 0]

You know... those little tube packets you put in Water.

Are they bad? I know they contain artificial sweeteners....

Do they give anyone reflux?

[katcruiser 0]

Not bad necessarily, not great either. They do have chemicals and like you said artificial sweetener. I will say they are better than soda but not as good as plain Water.

With all that I use them because when I do I drink more Water. I like the Celestial Seasonings (order online) ones as the Crystal Lite ones give me a Migraine. The Celestial Seasonings are called Zingers to Go and are all natural- sweetened with Stevia.

I have found that they all are too kool-aid like if mixed with 8 or 16 ounces of water. I mix them with 32-48 ounces, I get just a hint of the flavor but not enough to be overpowering.

I have not experienced acid reflux with any of them.

[Brandy~ 2]

I use crystal lite all the time. But I also dilute it to 1 packet for 36 oz or sometimes more. I don't like it real sweet.

[Judy_AL 0]

My doctor allows the Crystal Lite and Special K H20 Water Protein Mix - they are good.

Just be sure to read the package and of course if any questions ask your doctor/nurse. I found that your hosptial will not know as much as they should - but always check with your doctor - and make sure you follow his plan.

Good luck!

I was banded on 9/24/08 - and have been doing great and no trouble at this point!

[vzghj3 0]

I don't think they are bade for you. My nutritionist has recommended them to assist getring my daily Water in. I really don't like plain old water. I recommend trying the Special K or All Bran since they have the added Protein. When I drink the Crystal Light I add a scoop of Protein Powder to it. Drink up! :wink2:

[jeannined 0]

I drink the crystal light fruit punch and I've had 2 already today with no troubles. Maybe it's the flavor?

[bandfun4me 0]

I love the Crystal light, the orange sunrize is great frozen and by the time I want some it is back to getting slushy. White tea with blue berry and Citru splash (all CL) are great. Find them on sale to 2/5.00 or $2 each I stock up on them. Whenit is hot and I am hot from walking or working out Water is best. coffee goes down well while I am fixing dinner and add another 8 Fluid. name of the game that fluid intake really helps keep that hunger at bay a little longer. I try to go 6 hrs between meals sometimes no Snacks I try to push it until that tummy is growling. Don't put protien in any of my regular drinks. I thought that K20 had added sugar/calories. I normally keep Protein about 60-70day with or without a Protein Shake in the am.

[luluc 6]

i think i've tried just about all of them, because i hate Water plain.

the after taste was just too much to handle, and i would get a headache w/some....

i just keep LOTS of lemons on hand, and whatever fruit (strawberries/melon/oranges), and cut up and make a 60oz carafe of water & fruit and drink on that each day. i'm less worried about the sugar from fruit than of artificial sweetners.

[Perky66 1]

I hope they're not bad for you. I am like some above me, I just do not like plain Water. I drink crystal light or something like it all of the time.. If it wasn't for those I wouldn't drink any water. I drink at least 4 bottles of water daily with a packet of crystal light in each. And by the way, when they did my lap band they also repaired a hiatal hernia and almost nothing bothers my stomach any more.. Good luck!!!

Edited October 16, 2008 by Perky66

[jolinbrown 0]

Crystal light is a lifesaver, no problems at all. I think Wal-Mart has trouble keeping up with the lemonade flavor because of me!<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>

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PreOp 323

Surgery Aug 11, 2008

Today 266

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I love Crystal Light, but the regular lemon one gives me reflux (before surgery). They have a natural lemon flavor that didn't seem to be as acidic as the other. My doctor recommends Crystal Light for people that don't like Water (people like me).

[prettylilpumpkin 1]

The Crystal Light ones are sugar free and only 10 calories per little packet. I have half a packet in one 16.9 oz bottle of Water and the other half in a second 16.9 oz bottle of water.

[glorybee123 0]

I used the drink packets multiple times a day up until my most recent fill. Now they give me heartburn so I have started sipping tea. I hope I can drink them again when the band loosens up again.

[littlefroggy 0]

I mix one packed in a 32 oz bottle of Water, so it's quite diluted. I found I won't drink the Water required each day if I don't mix something in it.

I also mix in fruity tea, and let that chill in the fridge (like cranberry zinger.)

No problems for me so far!