I Crave Lemonade!

[Lisa821 29]

I don't know why but I crave lemonade. The really intense kind. Such as the brands "simply Lemonade" and "Calypso". It could be from needing more fluids but not sure. Anyone crave it too? Or post your own odd craving.....

[DebiC 181]

I was really craving lemonade also. I don't do artificial sweeteners so I have only had Water to drink since pre-op so I decided to "treat" myself on Thanksgiving with a 16oz serving of peach lemonade with real sugar. I drank this over a 4 hour period.

I ended up being sick for hours, I think it was prob the sugar load, maybe the acid from the lemonade. Needless to say I will be waiting a few months before trying this again.

[GetInMyBelly 80]

That sounds so refreshing right now.

[tjharmon 11]

i craved it too--but it is loaded with carbs so that is probably what i was really craving

[LindaS 316]

You can get a Protein fruit drink that is lemonade flavored. It has 15 grams of protein and is made by BariWise.< /p>

[smallgirlsxthree 23]

Crystal Light lemonade is pretty potent also!! I have weird cravings for milk, I take a couple of drinks and I'm over it. Maybe because I need Protein?

[Lisa821 29]

Hey cool! I'm gonna try to find that BariWise. Ive had some Crystal Light but it's too artificial for my taste. Where can I get that lemonade?

[Estella 11]

I was really craving lemonade also. I don't do artificial sweeteners so I have only had Water to drink since pre-op so I decided to "treat" myself on Thanksgiving with a 16oz serving of peach lemonade with real sugar. I drank this over a 4 hour period.

I ended up being sick for hours, I think it was prob the sugar load, maybe the acid from the lemonade. Needless to say I will be waiting a few months before trying this again.

Either the sugar or the acid, yep. The sugar itself can cause "dumping", a syndrome common among bariatric surgery patients. It occurs when one consumes highly sugared foods at once, and causes nausea, weakness, dizziness et cetera. Yet another good reason to avoid refined sugars in large quantities. Personally I think a good glass of lemonade tastes just fine with only 1 teaspoon of sugar, preferably brown sugar (less harmful), hand-squeezed lemon juice, cold Water and ice cubes.

The acid could be the reason too. I was ordered to take Omeprazole 20mg for 3 months post-op, to lower my stomach's acidity level and induce quicker, easier recovery. One would imagine that lemon might have an adverse effect, not sure though.

[LindaS 316]

I get it from BariatricChoice.com. I like the Protein Fruit drinks because I find myself getting really tired of vanilla, chocolate and strawberry flavors. My favorite flavor is the Peach Mango.

Linda