Question:
Can you drink 'Crystal Light' after surgery?

   — SPIRIT2002 (posted on June 20, 2009)


June 20, 2009
i am almost 3 months out from my RNY surgery and i can just now drink crystal light with no problems.
   — gogirl1960

June 20, 2009
yes you can!!! and they actually gave me crystal light in the hospital. the only thing I have to say is that I loved it before surgery but not so much afterwards...lol. there are many different sugar/carb free drinks you can have that taste good though. Diet Lipton Green Tea, Powerade Zero, VitaRain from Costco, etc...just gotta do your research and find something you like. Good luck!
   — alojah82

June 20, 2009
I've gotta jump in here with a somewhat unique suggestion... I love Crystal Light On the Go packets, so I have them all over the house. But, after surgery, I began to have bowel movement issues (like not having any, for instance)... and nothing I was taking, except for Phillips Milk of Mag, was helping. But, just last week, I found Benefiber has a flavored "stick pack" (Kiwi Strawberry) that you just put into 16.9 oz of water, and it gives you a load of fiber which helps to keep you regular. I drink 2 - three bottles of the Benefiber water per day, and I've been having a lot better results with my regularity problem! Try it... you'll like it!
   — Erica Alikchihoo

June 20, 2009
I agree that I loved these flavored waters prior to surgery and I CAN have them, but I do NOT WANT them. The taste seems completely different. I think they did some surgery on my tastes during surgery:-) Hopefully I will now have a desire for ONLY healthy things.
   — susie77

June 20, 2009
I do, as a matter of fact I am now, LOL! What I prefer is K2O Protein Water. You can get the (flavored) little packets (which is actually cheaper) or already in bottles. Wal-Mart (in the town I live in) used to carry both... now they don't for some reason, but Kroger still does (although they're a tad more expensive). I drink at leaset 2-3 K2O a day and then suppliment with the Crystal Light (no protein). But it helps with my water intake as I can't seem to drink regular water. I'm 11 months out and have lost 123 pounds (only 12 pounds more to go to reach my goal). So it works!
   — pattschiele

June 20, 2009
Yes, you can. For me though my tastes changed after surgery and I can't stand their brand now, too much like Gatorade to me which is salty. Walmart makes one that is just like the Crystal Lite brand, sans the saltiness, and I love it. And it's a lot cheaper because I make it up by the gallon. They have the individual packets also if you prefer to mix it one serving at a time.
   — Arkin10

June 20, 2009
yes you can and many others that are sugarfree...Aldis sells a fit and active drink that is sugar free and I dilute it with 1/3 fit and active and 2/3 water..otherwise its just too sweet. try different things...some sugar substitutes may bother you , others may not...its a trial and error process. Watch out for the sugars in some protein drinks..The K20 has sugar and sugar alcohols that may get you sick. Everyone is different,so try new stuff! Best of luck to you! Hugs,.kim
   — gpcmist

June 21, 2009
Absolutely! My Dr. (and others may differ) said that I could count it towards my daily intake of water. I LIVE on the Crystal Light Raspberry Tea. I also love the wild strawberry and banana strawberry. This is from someone who used to drink 1-2 2 liter bottles of Sprite per day before my band!
   — dragonflier

June 21, 2009
hi my name is sandy i drink crystal light all the time i had the lap band done january 5 2009 and there is no problem with crystal light but make sure you get your portein in with your meals . take care sandy
   — sandy fairweather

June 21, 2009
My taste buds haven't really changed towards Crystal Light and I do drink Gatorade to stay hydrated properly. I do have diarrhea, I guess because I am 3 days post-op and am on liquids only right now, but at least I am having a bowel movement....So YES! Crystal Light is very useful! You can also use it towards your daily water intake recommendation!
   — briana000




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