This sure isn't a lively forum over here in the July 2011 board! Let's get this party poppin'! We are about to have surgery, people! Awesome, exciting, life-changing surgery! Wooooo wooooooo!!!!!

Actually, there have been a few posts over here and I guess there isn't too terribly much to talk about that hasn't already been covered on the other topics, but just thought I'd say hi and good luck to all my July people! Mine is on the 18th and it's just starting to sink in that is 3 weeks away! Wow! When is your surgery? And how do you feel about it? Excited? Nervous? Hesitant?

Actually, I'm starting day 3 of my pre-op diet and the only problem I am having is eating everything that I am supposed to. I get 4 shakes per day plus 6 other food items. I've been able to do the 4 and 4, but it's tough getting the other 2 food items in a day because I'm so full!

That's kind of a nice problem to have. How many diets do people get to complain about being too full! That's awesome!!

I am on my fourth day SOBER from a Diet Coke addiction, just ask my family, they know I was addicted, Making the appointment to have surgery is the only thing that motivated me enough to kick and go cold turkey, the first week I cut down then went cold turkey. I have unbelievable headaches that I am chasing with ibuprophen and drinking excessive Water that equaled what I drank in diet coke a day. I have heartburn, an emt told me my body was so used to have diet coke by the hour with so much carbonated acid the stomach made more acid to digest it. I am waiting for that to subside now that I am not drinking carvonated drinks and boy do I miss them. I can tell other side effects such as my nose/sinus are not dry anymore, and my digestive track changes too, did not know I was going to go through all this but glad I am on the road to clean my system of diet coke, so I am ready for surgery when it finally comes. This road is not nice but is going smoother than I thought it would. KUDOS to anyone else who is withdrawing too.

They must put crack in that Diet Mtn Dew! I was hooked on it for years. I've met quite a few other DMD junkies, too. About a year ago, when I got up to a 4 a day habit, I decided it had to stop and just went cold turkey. It does seem ridiculous to be a slave to a beverage-no matter how tasty and refreshing. I still have to have some kind of caffeine every a.m., like half a cup of coffee, or I get a headache that can't be killed with anything but caffeine. Still trying to kick that.

If we can get that DMD monkey off our backs we ought to be able to give up food too.

Best wishes on breaking your addiction as well as on your surgery.

I am on my fourth day SOBER from a Diet Coke addiction, just ask my family, they know I was addicted, Making the appointment to have surgery is the only thing that motivated me enough to kick and go cold turkey, the first week I cut down then went cold turkey. I have unbelievable headaches that I am chasing with ibuprophen and drinking excessive Water that equaled what I drank in diet coke a day. I have heartburn, an emt told me my body was so used to have diet coke by the hour with so much carbonated acid the stomach made more acid to digest it. I am waiting for that to subside now that I am not drinking carvonated drinks and boy do I miss them. I can tell other side effects such as my nose/sinus are not dry anymore, and my digestive track changes too, did not know I was going to go through all this but glad I am on the road to clean my system of diet coke, so I am ready for surgery when it finally comes. This road is not nice but is going smoother than I thought it would. KUDOS to anyone else who is withdrawing too.

Dang, girl! You were addicted! I didn't drink it on a daily basis, but I do miss it. I'm trying to find something else to fill that void but it's just not working. Meh.

You know, you could always get the caffeine free Diet Coke and toss it in a blender with ice... I may be trying that...

I don't have my official date yet...but still plan to start the pre op diet on July 7th. That day will go cold turkey from my cherry coke habit. I will probably have horrible withdrawals. I'll be jonesing for a soda and have a headache too. Ima true addict. I can't tell you how many times I have tried to kick it in the past. It is one of the main reasons I have never been able to maintain my weight and one of the main reasons I've decided to have the surgery. I will not be able to go back on my decision to quit! Good luck to all those who are addicted to soda!

I am on my fourth day SOBER from a Diet Coke addiction, just ask my family, they know I was addicted, Making the appointment to have surgery is the only thing that motivated me enough to kick and go cold turkey, the first week I cut down then went cold turkey. I have unbelievable headaches that I am chasing with ibuprophen and drinking excessive Water that equaled what I drank in diet coke a day. I have heartburn, an emt told me my body was so used to have diet coke by the hour with so much carbonated acid the stomach made more acid to digest it. I am waiting for that to subside now that I am not drinking carvonated drinks and boy do I miss them. I can tell other side effects such as my nose/sinus are not dry anymore, and my digestive track changes too, did not know I was going to go through all this but glad I am on the road to clean my system of diet coke, so I am ready for surgery when it finally comes. This road is not nice but is going smoother than I thought it would. KUDOS to anyone else who is withdrawing too.

Thanks for the suggestion and OMG does that sound REALLY Good but I am also getting off carbonation drinks also carbonation is bad for womens bones. It depletes the Calcium. So now that my taste buds are longing for Diet Coke, I have to decline. BUMMER!>!>!>

Dang, girl! You were addicted! I didn't drink it on a daily basis, but I do miss it. I'm trying to find something else to fill that void but it's just not working. Meh.

You know, you could always get the caffeine free Diet Coke and toss it in a blender with ice... I may be trying that...

Thanks for the suggestion and OMG does that sound REALLY Good but I am also getting off carbonation drinks also carbonation is bad for womens bones. It depletes the calcium. So now that my taste buds are longing for Diet Coke, I have to decline. BUMMER!>!>!>

Yeah, I was thinking the blender would take out most of the carbonation. It's probably best to just avoid it altogether, huh? Well, we will get there.... lol! Soon!! Go July!!

I'm worried about my tea. I drink unsweetened at McDonald's but it has caffeine and mine at home isn't as good without sugar. Plus it strips the iron from food (and me) so even though I take iron pills it makes me nervous. Oh, and I have been on a bowl an evening cold cereal kick... Do you think they make low Carb lucky charms I could sprinkle protein powder on?

We couldn't be anything other than the July FIRECRACKERS!!!!

This sure isn't a lively forum over here in the July 2011 board! Let's get this party poppin'! We are about to have surgery, people! Awesome, exciting, life-changing surgery! Wooooo wooooooo!!!!!

Actually, there have been a few posts over here and I guess there isn't too terribly much to talk about that hasn't already been covered on the other topics, but just thought I'd say hi and good luck to all my July people! Mine is on the 18th and it's just starting to sink in that is 3 weeks away! Wow! When is your surgery? And how do you feel about it? Excited? Nervous? Hesitant?

Hello to all my July Sleeve Buddies out there!!!!

I just found this section of the forum! I have spent the majority of my time on the main pages researching and learning everything I can. I'm so excited to find this section though, feels like I have instant friends that understand what I'm going through right at this moment!

Getting sleeved on the 7th, nervous, excited and anxious all at the same time. Praying for all of you - please pray for me

Best wishes to all the July Firecrackers out there!

Hey biggriz good luck tomorrow will be praying for you. Keep us posted.

Hello to all my July Sleeve Buddies out there!!!!

I just found this section of the forum! I have spent the majority of my time on the main pages researching and learning everything I can. I'm so excited to find this section though, feels like I have instant friends that understand what I'm going through right at this moment!

Getting sleeved on the 7th, nervous, excited and anxious all at the same time. Praying for all of you - please pray for me

Best wishes to all the July Firecrackers out there!

Howdy all...I am also a fellow July Sleever...going in TOMORROW 07/06/2011 0800 check in and 1030 am surgery SOOO nervous but excited.....Hope all of you are wonderful!!

Howdy all...I am also a fellow July Sleever...going in TOMORROW 07/06/2011 0800 check in and 1030 am surgery SOOO nervous but excited.....Hope all of you are wonderful!!

Good luck tomorrow!!! Let us know how it goes!

I start my pre-op diet that day, so I will be thinking about you!!! Good luck and please keep us updated!!!

Hello to all my July Sleeve Buddies out there!!!!

I just found this section of the forum! I have spent the majority of my time on the main pages researching and learning everything I can. I'm so excited to find this section though, feels like I have instant friends that understand what I'm going through right at this moment!

Getting sleeved on the 7th, nervous, excited and anxious all at the same time. Praying for all of you - please pray for me

Best wishes to all the July Firecrackers out there!

Thanks for all the well wishes and hellos from everybody - it's good to be here

Howdy all...surgery almost didn't go I had personal doubts...than recovery was rough...WCB count high so I stayed in the hospital 2 days only to find at my CT to rule out any infection and or leak that my large fibroid cyst from y hysterectomy 09/2010 was huge and causing some issues!! OH JOY well I am home now, resting and enjoying the protein and liquid WE CAN DO IT!!!

Good luck tomorrow!!! Let us know how it goes!