Question:
Can we count the diet slurpee from 7-11 as part of our liquid intake?

I have have been drinking the diet slurpee from 7-11 and really like the tast and was wondering if anyone else out there is using it as part of their daily intake of water or should I not count that as part of my liquid? 10 months and down 80 pounds. I know some have lost more at this point but I was a light weight to start with and I am really happy so far. Thanks    — myra J. (posted on November 6, 2003)

November 6, 2003
Hi, yea I know of some ppl who love the 7-11 diet slurpees, and drink them still. To me though they are alittle sweet tasting, even the crystal light form the grocery stores, I still can't handle to drink an dI am now 9 mths post op. But yes I would def consider that part of your daily liquid intake. And, congrats on your weight loss!
   — Melodee S.

November 6, 2003
Opinions will vary on this, but my surgeon/nutritionist says that the only things that count toward "water" intake are those without caffeine. If I'm not mistaken, aren't the slurpees made with diet pepsi/coke??? If so, they have caffeine and on my program, I couldn't count it. I'm also not supposed to have carbonated beverages (or drink from a straw) until I'm 6 months post-op.
   — Carolyn M.

November 6, 2003
As per the nutritionist/dietician at BTC, if a fluid (such as a Slurpee), contains caffeine (which a Slurpee DOES), then you can only count 1/2 of the amount toward fluid. Therefore, if you drink a 24 oz. Diet Pepsi slurpee, only 12 oz. counts as fluid intake.....this is the same with caffeinated coffee or other sodas...only 1/2 counts toward your daily fluid intake. Good luck! And I love those Slurpees too! I hated the Crystal Light ones, though.
   — Lynette B.

November 7, 2003
I agree with the only counting 1/2 of the intake, but keep in mind what happens when a Slurpee melts. It is only about 1/2 of what you thought it was!! Therefore, I think counting 1/2 is a little overoptimistic. I try to have my day's water intake then reward myself with a Slurpee-- this way I can avoid dehydration also.
   — Angela G.