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Old 04-06-2006, 02:14 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Does carbonation really stretch our pouches?

We've all heard it -- but I keep hoping it isn't so... because I can't seem to drink water and I finally found a diet drink (7-Up with Splenda) that I could drink-- and enjoy. I would try a flavored water drink like Propel but they are sweetened with NutraSweet and I've always had trouble tolerating that. So, for about 4 weeks now I've been drinking Diet 7-Up -- about 1 to 2 16-oz bottles a day. However, I met someone today who has regained about half of her weight because, she said, she drank carbonated drinks which stretched her stomach.

I know I've asked this question before: But can the pouch ever get over 9 oz again? carbonation or no-carbonation?

Also, does anyone have any idea for flavored waters that do not have Nutrasweet in them?

Any feedback will be dearly appreciated.

Thanks!
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