Can Propel be substituted for water???

Hi all, I am 3 1/2 weeks post op and have been drinking Propel everyday. I have lost 22 pounds but 14 were in the first week. I just can't drink water even with crystal light. My question is do ya'll think this is why I have had such slow weight lose???

be careful b/c propel does have sugar. But I dont think its that. You and your body just went thru a major sugery! You gotta give your body time to catch up and adjust. I have to tell myself everyday that this is a DAY BY DAY weight loss. You wont wake up one day and 100lbs will be gone. So give it time. K~

My nut said it can be. Robin 274/224

My nut suggested Propel - has vitamins which help too. I drink it a lot and have had no probs. Just balance it with H2O and/or Crystal Light. And give your body time to adjust. You'll lose some and then not but feel your body adjust (clothes will fit better/differently.) Just enjoy the loss!

22 pounds is nothing to sneeze at girl!!!! I think that is great! Congratulations!!!! I drink Propel a lot. It doesn't have that much sugar and it easier then plain water for me. So, I would drink it. At least you are getting your fluids in. Be patient the weight will come off. Hugs, Diane 254/213/154

Girl - you DONT have slow weight loss!!!! You're doing GREAT 22 pounds in 3.5 weeks is just about a pound a day. I'd definately count it as water. I HATED water before surgery!! Unfortunately, I can't hate flavored waters more then plain, so now I really don't mind water too much. But I'm pretty weird about it, in the summer - it must be ICE cold; in the winter - it must be room temperature. We definately change after surgery!!!!! Take one day at a time. Forget about comparing yourself to others - everyone looses at a different rate. Some hit a stall right about a month out, others do not. Don't hinge your success or failure based on what other people's experience has been - it'll just set you up for a long and depressing journey. Instead - do what your surgeon requires, stick to it, get tha****er in (whatever form you can) start walking, get that protein in and don't stress over the scale.... heck, if it bother's you sooo much then throw the thing out!!!! Keep in mind the bigger picture - you're losing weight, and getting healthier -- therefore you are a SUCCESS!!!!!!! Laurie

Propel has sugar but 2 grams. here is the skinny on Propel: Nutrition Facts Serving Size - 8 FL OZ (240 mL) Servings Per Container about - 3 Calories - 10 Total Fat - 0g Sodium - 35 mg (1% Daily Value) Potassium - 40 mg (1% Daily Value) Total Carbohydrate 3 g (1% Daily Value) Sugars - 2 g Protein - 0 g Daily Values (Based on 2,000 Calorie Diet) Vitamin C - 10% Niacin - 25% Vitamin B12 - 4% Vitamin E - 10% Vitamin B6 - 25% Ingredients Water, Sucrose Syrup, Citric Acid, Natural Peach Flavor With Other Natural Flavors, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Citrate, Sucralose, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin E Acetate, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Calcium Disodium EDTA (Protects Freshness), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Acesulfame Potassium, Vitamin B12

If it's just the flavor you're looking for ... I LOVE "True Lemon". They are little packets of flavoring (like the size of an Equal packet) that you put into your water. There are no calories but it makes your water taste like you just squeeze a wedge of lemon into it. Yum! The only place I've been able to find it is at Kroger and VG's grocery stores. check the isle with the artifical sweeteners (equal, sweet-n-low, etc.). Comes in a yellow box and is around $2 for 40 packets. Love this stuff! Pam

yes. try fruit 2O. my friend kevin started me on that. usta

Thanks everyone that replied. It's nice to get the feedback!!!