clearly all this sugar free drinks isnt good

C H
on 4/20/15 1:53 pm

For our body, I'm only a few weeks out and it's the only thing I can tolerate now, I used to be able to drink lots of water before surgery and now it has a metallic taste to it, I try my hardest to drink plain water but I end up gagging, and I'm hoping this is temporary.

MickeyDee
on 4/20/15 2:26 pm

Try using a squirt of lemon or lime in your glass or bottle.

Any liquid counts, so I'd also recommend herbal iced teas as well as frozen popsicles.

It's all a personal choice, so don't give up.

Chilipepper
on 4/20/15 2:44 pm

It is and the faster you can get back to drinking water the better off you will be. Try drinking it at different temps. Or drop a lemon slice in it. Get bottled and don't drink tap. Just try different ways

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Modest_Phoenix
on 4/20/15 2:58 pm

I agree; too many toxins in sugar free. Herbal and decaf teas are good choices with antioxidants. Fruit, mint, and vegetable infused water is also a good choice. Best of luck to you finding what you life.

Highest weight 208 in 2008 ** VSG 11/27/15 weight 193 ** Current weight 128 ** Goal weight range 100 -110 ** Height - 4'11" ** Age - 49

Kate -True Brit
on 4/20/15 5:56 pm - UK

Lap Band on 04/23/06

Vary the temperature, try tea, herbal teas and infusions, blend fruits like strawberries in to bottled water.

Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.

Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!

But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,

Grim_Traveller
on 4/20/15 10:03 pm

RNY on 08/21/12

I drink almost exclusively sugar free drinks. I have no problem with them.

6'3" tall, male.

Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.

M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.

hl1524
on 4/21/15 3:56 am, edited 4/21/15 3:59 am - Austin, TX

Thanks for posting this Grim - I have been wondering about these artificially sugary things I consume on a regular basis. Didn't want to do anything that would ruin getting to goal.