My bariatric coach said that crystal light is just fine, so I'm thinking MIO would be too. She said whatever it takes to get the liquid down as long as it's sugar free and caffeine free.

Is your surgery scheduled or have you had it yet?

Both are fine to use. They gave me Crystal Light in the hospital. Funny thing is I don't like flavored water. I'm a purist. LOL. They were going to throw away all the bottles they kept bringing me so we brought them home for our girls (when they visit) and company.

I was allowed to do that from the beginning. But I found that an entire packet (designed for a standard water bottle) was way too sweet for my taste. So I'd use less. Now I dilute my water with sugar-free peach snapple or diet cran-cherry. Just a tiny bit goes a long way.

Here's another idea: http://www.52kitchenadventures.com/2012/09/17/fifty-awesome-flavored-water-recipes/

Best to you!

Linda

Crystal Light is the only way I can get all my liquid in daily.

Love my Crystal Light Mojito flavor

http://www.truelemonstore.com/?trk_src_ss=TLMPAYPCWEBMACSS

I use this in the four citrus flavors. Read labels carefully as some of their products do have sugar.

I know a lot of people do add stuff to their water... but personally, I don't.

Artificial sweeteners change the way other foods tastethey screw with our sense of "sweet." They have also been linked to carb cravings and a change in the way our bodies handle insulin. I avoid them as much as I can.

You can naturally infuse water simply by sticking stuff in it and letting it sit for awhile - strawberries, apples, mint, oranges, etc can all flavor water. Personally, I stick to straight water (although I am a water snob and only drink Dasani).

JJ

I love using Crystal Light and they have so many good flavors so you don't get bored with them. I also like just plain water. Whatever you choose, drink plenty of it. Good luck with your journey.

My doctor gave me the ok to use as much water flavoring as I want if that helps me get in my water daily. I have a hard time drinking just plain water, and when I do I want it super cold out of a bottle. Since surgery I am not able to tolerate cold water, it almost feels like I am swallowing rocks. So it made it even harder for me to drink water, I use the crystal light drops, the mio drops, and the Dasani drops in almost every bottle of water I drink. they are all zero calories, zero sugar, zero everything. My favorite is the peach bellini or the mango passionfruit by crystal light.

~Jessica
RNY 9-23-13

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!! I AM A WATER FLAVOR FREAK!!! ITS MY SPEACIAL WAY OF FEELING LIKE IM HAVING SOMETHING SWEET. MY FAVORITE ARE THE GREAT VALUE BRAND FROM WALMART. THEY EVEN HAVE CHERRY LIME AND GRAPE SOME ARE EVEN VITAMIN INFUSED. THEY ARE GREAT. I WAS TOLD TO I COULD USE THOSE EVEN BEFORE SURGERY.

My program allows MIO as long as it's not the energy one. That one has caffeine.