I miss soda so much, does anyone else have any alternatives other than water and crystal light, because I want something with a fizz to it? What about sparkling water? Help because water is starting to suck right now.

You know I once read on this site that someone had tried the coke flavored icee drink that you get at convenience stores. That might satisfy the craving ( not sure how much carbonation is left in it after the process) I am also pretty sure it has calories, but maybe it will be one and done. Lucky for me the carbonation demon left me during my pre-op stage when I was told to stop drinking sodas etc.

There is great controversy right now that the combination of ingredients and sweeteners in G2 is not good for us, especially those on diets, but I also had it approved on my surgeon's list, maybe I'm just over cautious now because I look at everything I put in me now? Oh well Powerade, and Propel work just as well

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I am very curious what the problem ingredients in G2 are purported to be. It is just a reduced calorie version of Gatorade with artificial sweeteners replacing some of the regular sugars. I don't see what the big deal is.

I have been drinking Bai5 Antioxidant Infusions. 10 Cals per bottle, 2 Net Carbs per serving. It is made with coffeefruit, the fruit around a coffee bean. Has about the same amount of caffeine as a cup of green tea. I buy by the case at Costco.

I have found that I drink more Water if it is very cold. I fill water bottles 2/3 full and keep them in the freezer, taking them out a couple a day. I also put lime slices in water. I usually use crystal light lemonade or pink lemonade at about half strength.

@@gigito2

That's a great video, thank you for that.

My favorite is thin cucumber slices in a pitcher of ice water. I can easily drink a lot of water that way.

Have u tried fruit infused water?? I can't stand water alone.. I prefer it to have some kind of taste my favorite so far was strawberry and lemons set over night tasted like strawberry lemonade

You're welcome.

@@gigito2
That's a great video, thank you for that.

I love infused Water (water with strawberries, lemons, blueberries, cucumber, mint, you can try any variation!).

I also like some sugar free kool aid once in awhile, breaks up the monotony.. You can get the little ones that you spray into your water and mix..

Iced tea is another favorite.

I mostly drink plain water, and very VERY cold.. always have.. but sometimes just a little of these things helps.

Love bai5!! I found them at Walmart. Please try, they are very refreshing!!

What's bai5 ? Please

It is bottled drink

Ok, I haven't tried this yet, but I was in the dr office for my 6 week follow-up today and I was talking to a patient who is 1 year out RNY. She told me she makes a good shake with the Premier Protein vanilla, 1/2 banana, ice and Orange Crush liquid Water Enhancer (Found at Walmart). I can't have the banana just yet (and not sure you can either), but it made me think I wanted to post this new find. I am sure it would be good just plain in your water too. They also have Grape and strawberry. It does have sucralose (Splenda I think). Just thought I would pass this on...

Thank you Ilovecats I will check it out