Ok so I had RNY I'm diabetic and now pregnant. So carbonation is out because or RNY even if I wanted it, it has Aspartimine(however u spell it). Tea has caffeine and I drink decaf but everything I try to sweeten it with I'm told is bad. Even crystal light has aspartimine. So what the crap can I drink. I'm not a huge plain water fan. I'm a big sweet and low fan but was told that's the worst sweetner during pregnancy. HELP I'M LOSING MY MIND!

Have you ever tried stevia/truvia? I don't use sweeteners at all... but I've heard that that's supposed to be one of the "best ones".

I use Stevia and was told it's fine. Sobe has 0 cal lifewater and you can make Kool-Aid with it too. 6 packs of Stevia to one pack of Kool-Aid.

My OB said that it is not proven that aspartame effects the baby and that it is OK in moderation. I am not a dumper though and I do not even want to chance it with the aspartame, so I do sugar or Splenda. Just my choice, even though my OB is a high risk doctor and deals with a lot of Diabetics, I still don't trust the artificial stuff!

Thanxs everyone I just want to do this right and everything thats low carb seems to be artifically sweetened. It seems I can't win for losing. I'm going to a diabetic and pregnancy class Wednesday that my endocrinologist recommended but my surgeon says its not diabetic, rny, and pregnant. I'm at a loss trying to do my best.