tomorrow I'm going to start my diet

no more cokes, chips or bad food! for some reason I feel really sad. but happy at the same time. is that normal? Or am I going crazy? HELP

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I was a faithful soda drinker before my band talkin all day everyday I had one but you know I dont even miss it now at all.. I even tried a rootbeer the other day it tasted horrid not to mention the carbination almost killed me.

Take this time to try new drinks like crystal light or teas and find something you like there are so many flavors out there you can surley find a new drink to love thats better for you and your band.

I was such a diet Pepsi/diet Dr pepper addict- like, give me a 2 liter and a straw, LOL. I gave it up cold turkey before surgery (January 2012). The headaches were awful, but I survived. I had 1 teeny SIP a few weeks ago, and it made me soooooooo uncomfortable!! Not worth it and didn't even taste good anymore. The 54 lbs I've lost so far are way worth giving up soda!!!!

Me too! I miss diet coke. I had my last one 2 days before surgery. I switched to tea and iced tea, but I still miss it!

doesn't it sound ridiculous that we would mourn the loss of food but it has been our "friend" for such a long time. I understand, I understand all too well!

I do have to say, I have new favorite foods now. I have tried really hard to find things to eat that make me happy. I know this will sound goofy but one of my big favs is spinach!! I eat it all the time, in eggs, salad, steamed with Protein. I buy the large box of it for $5.99 and never have to throw any away!!!

I still have a drool or 2 for Taco Bell but, I can eat it just different now. I love the Fresco tacos they have. I always used to have the cheesy stuff.

You will find new favorites to get excited about too!!! Good luck and welcome to this wonderful new life we get to live :- ))

Thank you all, now I don't feel like a big fat freak..... Just big and fat... Lol.. jk. I can joke now that a now im having LB soon!

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It was harder for me to stop drinking diet coke than to quit smoking! I just finished day 3 of giving up diet soda and it has been a challenge. I drink crystal light and lots of water. You can do this so just think positive! It amazes me how attached we get to things like drinks and food.

Please also consider the fact that carbonated beverages of any kind in your stomach post op will cause stomach bloating which could cause problems with your band placement. Better to be safe than sorry.