Is there anyone out there that continued to drink carbonated drinks like diet soda after they were banded. I can't seem to break the habit and am guilty of having a diet soda every once in awhile. I knew I would have a hard time with it but didn't realize it would be this difficult.

Careful with the slurpees. I used to drink all the time. Most of them have cafein and they are loaded with sugar and calories. There is usually a sugar free option at each 711 but they are usually a little sour. Some are crystal light brands and are totally ok to drink. I am vey sad that I know so much about slurpees but glad I don't drink them anymore. Matter of fact' date=' one slurpees has more calories then I now eat for the day. Ugh.[/quote']

Wow hely didn't think they were that bad. I don't have them but my kids do from time to time, I honestly thought they were mainly ice with flavoring.

I look at it as if my brother a recovering alcoholic can give up beer for the rest of his life I can give up diet soda.

I thought it would be hard for me to give up soda, but I have been doing good. I had a SIP of sprite a few days after surgery to help get the gas out and it helped a lot. I have replaced my soda cravings with vitamin water ( love the Fiji apple) and sugar free kool aide. Oh yeah and Mio. I know its hard but just think of the good it will do letting it go. Stay strong and don't give up.