Re: Water Vs Crystal Lite or Sugar Free Kool-Aid

[Guest guest]

My doc told me crystal light was the same as drinkning water and I would say

if the crystal lite is it should apply to the koolaid too:) YEAH HUH:)

ROBIN, NEW YORK

AGE-41

OPEN RNY

OCT. 18TH, 2002

DR. EDWARD HIXSON

SARANAC LAKE, NY

378/246/170??? On hold for now due to pregnancy

132 LBS GONE FOREVER : )

What a GREAT feeling : )

Currently pregnant with #4-

Due July 27th, 2004

[Guest guest]

My doc told me crystal light was the same as drinkning water and I would say

if the crystal lite is it should apply to the koolaid too:) YEAH HUH:)

ROBIN, NEW YORK

AGE-41

OPEN RNY

OCT. 18TH, 2002

DR. EDWARD HIXSON

SARANAC LAKE, NY

378/246/170??? On hold for now due to pregnancy

132 LBS GONE FOREVER : )

What a GREAT feeling : )

Currently pregnant with #4-

Due July 27th, 2004

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In a message dated 12/30/2003 12:38:47 PM Pacific Standard Time,

SouthernAngelsPC@... writes:

> Does ANY

> part of what we drink in Crystal Lite or Sugar Free Kool Aid count toward

> water

> since its mixed with only water???

it all counts ....even those diet hot chocolate packets made with watter....

coffee, tea, and soda do not count, in large part because of caffeine's

diarrhetic effect on the body .....

but too..... ( not brain surgery here) ... water is of course the best

source of liquid because it is " pure " ...

Skinny Wishes from Mandy in CA

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In a message dated 12/30/2003 12:38:47 PM Pacific Standard Time,

SouthernAngelsPC@... writes:

> Does ANY

> part of what we drink in Crystal Lite or Sugar Free Kool Aid count toward

> water

> since its mixed with only water???

it all counts ....even those diet hot chocolate packets made with watter....

coffee, tea, and soda do not count, in large part because of caffeine's

diarrhetic effect on the body .....

but too..... ( not brain surgery here) ... water is of course the best

source of liquid because it is " pure " ...

Skinny Wishes from Mandy in CA

[Guest guest]

Crystal, I was told any liquid counted, but I'm sure there's many opinions.

I tried the Crystal Light, and was way too sweet for me (this from a sugar

addict).... so I cut it 1/2 again with water, and it still too sweet. But I

am going to try it again, because the water does get tiring. The only time

I really add a lot of water is if I have diarrhea. I drink decaf coffee in

the a.m. but never finish one cup...in fact one is sitting her at the

computer 1/2 full of very cold coffee. Bought more Snapple today as it's

handy to grab and run when we go out. I drink lemon tea sometimes when I

feel dreamy and tired. It's so soothing.

Joan

LAP RNY 11/18/03

Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA

282pre-op/275surg/241/140

-----Original Message-----

[Guest guest]

Crystal, I was told any liquid counted, but I'm sure there's many opinions.

I tried the Crystal Light, and was way too sweet for me (this from a sugar

addict).... so I cut it 1/2 again with water, and it still too sweet. But I

am going to try it again, because the water does get tiring. The only time

I really add a lot of water is if I have diarrhea. I drink decaf coffee in

the a.m. but never finish one cup...in fact one is sitting her at the

computer 1/2 full of very cold coffee. Bought more Snapple today as it's

handy to grab and run when we go out. I drink lemon tea sometimes when I

feel dreamy and tired. It's so soothing.

Joan

LAP RNY 11/18/03

Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA

282pre-op/275surg/241/140

-----Original Message-----

[Guest guest]

Crystal,

I know how you feel! I get so tired of water that I could just

scream. Try adding some lemon juice to it to make your own

lemonade. You could even add a packet of splenda to sweeten it if

you like. Crystal lite and SF Koolaid DOES count towards that water

intake as per my surgeon. Crystal lite is way too sweet for me but I

do like the tropical flavor of the sf koolaid. Also, Herbal teas

that are caffeine free can be considered part of your water intake.

I tried the apple cinnamon and added one packet of sugar in the raw

(only 5 grms per pack) which kept it within the sugar limits that the

surgeon set for me. It was not real sweet but it gave it enough

flavor that I was able to drink it. Being from the south...prior to

surgery I liked some tea with my sugar!! LOL My surgeon said I could

even count fruit juice such as apple or orange juice. I try to drink

about 2-3 oz of apple juice per day just to help keep my regular. I

get the unsweetened kind of course.

Hope this helps. By the way...you are doing wonderful with your

fluid intake. I did not reach my 64 oz per day until I was over 8

weeks post op.

Take care

Shelley D

9/25/03- Open RYN

236/176/140

Over 25 inches of me gone forever!!!

> ok. I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

> tired of water. In order to get in all my 64 plus ounces of water.

Does ANY

> part of what we drink in Crystal Lite or Sugar Free Kool Aid count

toward water

> since its mixed with only water??? Can you tell I am desperate????

LOL I just

> need something different but in order to get the 64 ounces I have

to drink

> nothing BUT water and i CONSTANTLY have a glass or bottle of water

with me....

> THANKS

> Crystal

> 11/18/03

> 365/310/175

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Crystal,

I know how you feel! I get so tired of water that I could just

scream. Try adding some lemon juice to it to make your own

lemonade. You could even add a packet of splenda to sweeten it if

you like. Crystal lite and SF Koolaid DOES count towards that water

intake as per my surgeon. Crystal lite is way too sweet for me but I

do like the tropical flavor of the sf koolaid. Also, Herbal teas

that are caffeine free can be considered part of your water intake.

I tried the apple cinnamon and added one packet of sugar in the raw

(only 5 grms per pack) which kept it within the sugar limits that the

surgeon set for me. It was not real sweet but it gave it enough

flavor that I was able to drink it. Being from the south...prior to

surgery I liked some tea with my sugar!! LOL My surgeon said I could

even count fruit juice such as apple or orange juice. I try to drink

about 2-3 oz of apple juice per day just to help keep my regular. I

get the unsweetened kind of course.

Hope this helps. By the way...you are doing wonderful with your

fluid intake. I did not reach my 64 oz per day until I was over 8

weeks post op.

Take care

Shelley D

9/25/03- Open RYN

236/176/140

Over 25 inches of me gone forever!!!

> ok. I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

> tired of water. In order to get in all my 64 plus ounces of water.

Does ANY

> part of what we drink in Crystal Lite or Sugar Free Kool Aid count

toward water

> since its mixed with only water??? Can you tell I am desperate????

LOL I just

> need something different but in order to get the 64 ounces I have

to drink

> nothing BUT water and i CONSTANTLY have a glass or bottle of water

with me....

> THANKS

> Crystal

> 11/18/03

> 365/310/175

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Shelley, noticed you're down 60#. Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful! I

celebrate every 5# loss, and brag and brag about it to everyone in the

family.

Joan

LAP RNY 11/18/03

Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA

282pre-op/275surg/241/140

[Guest guest]

Shelley, noticed you're down 60#. Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful! I

celebrate every 5# loss, and brag and brag about it to everyone in the

family.

Joan

LAP RNY 11/18/03

Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA

282pre-op/275surg/241/140

[Guest guest]

Vickie,

I saw those in Walmart and bought one of each flavor. They were all

too sweet for me. I was so hoping that I would like them too. It

seems that almost everything is too sweet for me since the surgery.

I even have to dilute the SF Koolaid. I still have not found a

protein drink that I can get down. I try 2 sips and feel sick. I

try hard to eat protein throughout the day and hopefully it will

eventually be enough. (I am starting to lose my hair now). The only

protein I found that I like is the Proplete Vanilla Pineapple. I

mixed it with some SF vanilla ice cream and some skim milk and it was

pretty good. I need to find some more of it as I only had a sample

that a friend gave me.

Glad the Fruit 2o is working for you. Take a look at Walmart for the

Fruit 2o. That's where I found it. Isn't it weird how we are all so

different in everything after the surgery?

God Bless

Shelley D

> Hey...I found a new idea for water that I just LOVE! It's made

> by veryfine...called Fruit2O Plus. >

> >

> Vickie

> rny 8-4-03

> down 90 lbs!!!

>

[Guest guest]

Vickie,

I saw those in Walmart and bought one of each flavor. They were all

too sweet for me. I was so hoping that I would like them too. It

seems that almost everything is too sweet for me since the surgery.

I even have to dilute the SF Koolaid. I still have not found a

protein drink that I can get down. I try 2 sips and feel sick. I

try hard to eat protein throughout the day and hopefully it will

eventually be enough. (I am starting to lose my hair now). The only

protein I found that I like is the Proplete Vanilla Pineapple. I

mixed it with some SF vanilla ice cream and some skim milk and it was

pretty good. I need to find some more of it as I only had a sample

that a friend gave me.

Glad the Fruit 2o is working for you. Take a look at Walmart for the

Fruit 2o. That's where I found it. Isn't it weird how we are all so

different in everything after the surgery?

God Bless

Shelley D

> Hey...I found a new idea for water that I just LOVE! It's made

> by veryfine...called Fruit2O Plus. >

> >

> Vickie

> rny 8-4-03

> down 90 lbs!!!

>

[Guest guest]

I was a little concerned yesterday talking to the doctor about getting the

50-60 gm. protein they want me to have at this stage. They want 1/2 my meal

as protein, the rest fruit & vegetable. So it's tough to get enough. But

she told me to get protein bars at Costco which have 30gm of protein, cut

into 6 pieces, and eat throughout the day, then I only need an additional 30

gm. of protein in my meals. Haven't tried the bars yet, but have bought

others with 26 gm. that are o.k. I don't think any of them are wonderful,

but small pieces are fine. She said so far all her patients like them. Of

course, protein is an area that varies so widely, but for now I'm trusting

what they tell me. I am getting scads of lab work tomorrow to see how it's

going.

BTW, whoever suggested spaghetti squash was a genius!! I cooked one, and

for dinner last night I had it with spag. sauce w/meat. It may have

actually been better than noodles. It's got more of a crunchy taste to it.

Joan

LAP RNY 11/18/03

Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA

282pre-op/275surg/241/140

[Guest guest]

I was a little concerned yesterday talking to the doctor about getting the

50-60 gm. protein they want me to have at this stage. They want 1/2 my meal

as protein, the rest fruit & vegetable. So it's tough to get enough. But

she told me to get protein bars at Costco which have 30gm of protein, cut

into 6 pieces, and eat throughout the day, then I only need an additional 30

gm. of protein in my meals. Haven't tried the bars yet, but have bought

others with 26 gm. that are o.k. I don't think any of them are wonderful,

but small pieces are fine. She said so far all her patients like them. Of

course, protein is an area that varies so widely, but for now I'm trusting

what they tell me. I am getting scads of lab work tomorrow to see how it's

going.

BTW, whoever suggested spaghetti squash was a genius!! I cooked one, and

for dinner last night I had it with spag. sauce w/meat. It may have

actually been better than noodles. It's got more of a crunchy taste to it.

Joan

LAP RNY 11/18/03

Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA

282pre-op/275surg/241/140

[Guest guest]

When I was only a few weeks it was important to drink but there's no

way to meet all the requirments for a few month's. You might try

just drinking what you can and not worry if it's water or another

sugar free beverage. Just don't substitute coffee for fluids for the

day, then you'll be fine. For a few month's it was very hard for me

to drink water so the sugar free koolAde got me through.

Good luck!

> ok. I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

> tired of water. In order to get in all my 64 plus ounces of water.

Does ANY

> part of what we drink in Crystal Lite or Sugar Free Kool Aid count

toward water

> since its mixed with only water??? Can you tell I am desperate????

LOL I just

> need something different but in order to get the 64 ounces I have

to drink

> nothing BUT water and i CONSTANTLY have a glass or bottle of water

with me....

> THANKS

> Crystal

> 11/18/03

> 365/310/175

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

When I was only a few weeks it was important to drink but there's no

way to meet all the requirments for a few month's. You might try

just drinking what you can and not worry if it's water or another

sugar free beverage. Just don't substitute coffee for fluids for the

day, then you'll be fine. For a few month's it was very hard for me

to drink water so the sugar free koolAde got me through.

Good luck!

> ok. I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

> tired of water. In order to get in all my 64 plus ounces of water.

Does ANY

> part of what we drink in Crystal Lite or Sugar Free Kool Aid count

toward water

> since its mixed with only water??? Can you tell I am desperate????

LOL I just

> need something different but in order to get the 64 ounces I have

to drink

> nothing BUT water and i CONSTANTLY have a glass or bottle of water

with me....

> THANKS

> Crystal

> 11/18/03

> 365/310/175

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

This reminds me ..... at home and whenever I go out, I always get

water and plenty of lemons. I then squeeze several slices in my

water, add some sweet n low then stir. I have the best, fresh

lemonade and it's FREE!!!

Oh happy Day!

> > ok. I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

> > tired of water. In order to get in all my 64 plus ounces of

water.

> Does ANY

> > part of what we drink in Crystal Lite or Sugar Free Kool Aid

count

> toward water

> > since its mixed with only water??? Can you tell I am

desperate????

> LOL I just

> > need something different but in order to get the 64 ounces I

have

> to drink

> > nothing BUT water and i CONSTANTLY have a glass or bottle of

water

> with me....

> > THANKS

> > Crystal

> > 11/18/03

> > 365/310/175

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

This reminds me ..... at home and whenever I go out, I always get

water and plenty of lemons. I then squeeze several slices in my

water, add some sweet n low then stir. I have the best, fresh

lemonade and it's FREE!!!

Oh happy Day!

> > ok. I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

> > tired of water. In order to get in all my 64 plus ounces of

water.

> Does ANY

> > part of what we drink in Crystal Lite or Sugar Free Kool Aid

count

> toward water

> > since its mixed with only water??? Can you tell I am

desperate????

> LOL I just

> > need something different but in order to get the 64 ounces I

have

> to drink

> > nothing BUT water and i CONSTANTLY have a glass or bottle of

water

> with me....

> > THANKS

> > Crystal

> > 11/18/03

> > 365/310/175

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Joan, that spagetti squash is something I've enjoyed for years.

Here's one step further.... stripped zuccini's. just take your

potato peeler to the zuccini and make long strips I call zuccini

noodles. This makes another wonderful bed to pour your favorite

sauce over OR even stir it up with a can of diced tomato's and an

onion with chicken or beef. What a joy!!!

> I was a little concerned yesterday talking to the doctor about

getting the

> 50-60 gm. protein they want me to have at this stage. They want

1/2 my meal

> as protein, the rest fruit & vegetable. So it's tough to get

enough. But

> she told me to get protein bars at Costco which have 30gm of

protein, cut

> into 6 pieces, and eat throughout the day, then I only need an

additional 30

> gm. of protein in my meals. Haven't tried the bars yet, but have

bought

> others with 26 gm. that are o.k. I don't think any of them are

wonderful,

> but small pieces are fine. She said so far all her patients like

them. Of

> course, protein is an area that varies so widely, but for now I'm

trusting

> what they tell me. I am getting scads of lab work tomorrow to see

how it's

> going.

>

> BTW, whoever suggested spaghetti squash was a genius!! I cooked

one, and

> for dinner last night I had it with spag. sauce w/meat. It may

have

> actually been better than noodles. It's got more of a crunchy

taste to it.

>

> Joan

> LAP RNY 11/18/03

> Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA

> 282pre-op/275surg/241/140

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Joan, that spagetti squash is something I've enjoyed for years.

Here's one step further.... stripped zuccini's. just take your

potato peeler to the zuccini and make long strips I call zuccini

noodles. This makes another wonderful bed to pour your favorite

sauce over OR even stir it up with a can of diced tomato's and an

onion with chicken or beef. What a joy!!!

> I was a little concerned yesterday talking to the doctor about

getting the

> 50-60 gm. protein they want me to have at this stage. They want

1/2 my meal

> as protein, the rest fruit & vegetable. So it's tough to get

enough. But

> she told me to get protein bars at Costco which have 30gm of

protein, cut

> into 6 pieces, and eat throughout the day, then I only need an

additional 30

> gm. of protein in my meals. Haven't tried the bars yet, but have

bought

> others with 26 gm. that are o.k. I don't think any of them are

wonderful,

> but small pieces are fine. She said so far all her patients like

them. Of

> course, protein is an area that varies so widely, but for now I'm

trusting

> what they tell me. I am getting scads of lab work tomorrow to see

how it's

> going.

>

> BTW, whoever suggested spaghetti squash was a genius!! I cooked

one, and

> for dinner last night I had it with spag. sauce w/meat. It may

have

> actually been better than noodles. It's got more of a crunchy

taste to it.

>

> Joan

> LAP RNY 11/18/03

> Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA

> 282pre-op/275surg/241/140

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

My nutritionist said 1/2 could be Crystal Light or SF Kool Aid.

Candi

Water Vs Crystal Lite or Sugar Free

Kool-Aid

ok. I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

tired of water. In order to get in all my 64 plus ounces of water. Does

ANY

part of what we drink in Crystal Lite or Sugar Free Kool Aid count toward

water

since its mixed with only water??? Can you tell I am desperate???? LOL I

just

need something different but in order to get the 64 ounces I have to drink

nothing BUT water and i CONSTANTLY have a glass or bottle of water with

me....

THANKS

Crystal

11/18/03

365/310/175

[Guest guest]

My nutritionist said 1/2 could be Crystal Light or SF Kool Aid.

Candi

Water Vs Crystal Lite or Sugar Free

Kool-Aid

ok. I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

tired of water. In order to get in all my 64 plus ounces of water. Does

ANY

part of what we drink in Crystal Lite or Sugar Free Kool Aid count toward

water

since its mixed with only water??? Can you tell I am desperate???? LOL I

just

need something different but in order to get the 64 ounces I have to drink

nothing BUT water and i CONSTANTLY have a glass or bottle of water with

me....

THANKS

Crystal

11/18/03

365/310/175

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/30/2003 9:32:38 PM Pacific Standard Time,

susan@... writes:

> stripped zuccini's. just take your

> potato peeler to the zuccini and make long strips I call zuccini

> noodles.

Ingenious ... have always loved spaghetti squash as well ... and I love

zucchini too .. can't wait to try this..

Skinny Wishes from Mandy in CA

275/146/126

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/30/2003 9:32:38 PM Pacific Standard Time,

susan@... writes:

> stripped zuccini's. just take your

> potato peeler to the zuccini and make long strips I call zuccini

> noodles.

Ingenious ... have always loved spaghetti squash as well ... and I love

zucchini too .. can't wait to try this..

Skinny Wishes from Mandy in CA

275/146/126

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/30/2003 9:24:37 PM Pacific Standard Time,

susan@... writes:

> I then squeeze several slices in my

> water, add some sweet n low then stir.

we must be kindred ... I also ask for fresh lemon in my water when my

husband and I go out .. then add splenda.

Skinny Wishes from Mandy in CA

275/145/126