Can S/F iced tea be substituted for daily water intake?

I am 8 weeks post-op and have lost 50 lbs. I have had a really tough time getting my water in, however. I am a big tea drinker. Is it ok to substitute tea in place of water? I drink Lipton Decaf iced tea (made at home) and add a sweet -n-low or Equal packet with each glass. I can easily get in eight 8 oz. glasses per day. What do you all think?

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