I miss soda more than SEX

I had a diet coke the other night' date=' drank it really slow over about an hour. I was fine. Why is everyone saying they have to stay away? I understand regular soda but diet once in a while should be ok.[/quote']

I used to drink coke....and I miss it. I really enjoyed my ice cold cokes. I'm not gonna lie.....I've had a few sips since my 11/7 surgery. It hasn't gone over well. But honestly.....my sister's diabetic dr has told her that regular sodas are better than diet soda will ever be, because of the aspartame & other things in diet soda that aren't in regular soda. And let's face it.....diet soda just isn't as good anyway.

My Nut said diet soda/sparkling water is fine to have if you can tolerate it.

I am two months out. Have lost 34 pounds. I have a sip or two everyday of soda. Hasn't seemed to effect the weight.

How much exactly is a sip or too

The real reason is because its loaded with sugar and calories and chemicals and a lot of Sleeves react adversely to it....violent cramps and vomiting.

I was 3 months out and my Dr told me I could have my dt mt dew. Weird

Did you have it?

I am 4 1/2 months post op. some days i miss soda so bad! Like yesterday when we went to the bar to watch a game. I drink my Water faithfully but OMG what I wouldn't give to order a large diet coke! Don't even miss beer.....

but I used to be a diet coke addict. So i am facing my cravings for soda the same way i faced cigarettes when i quit 3 years ago. I am stronger than them!

Yes, you are stronger. You can do it!!

I was a major coca cola addict - I had it for Breakfast, throughout the day, at night. It was a source of comfort for me, more so than any other food. I actually cried about giving up soda - which sounds pretty ridiculous, but whenever I was stressed or sad coca cola had always made me feel better.

Since surgery I have had nightmares about once a month that I have forgotten that I can't drink soda and have had one anyway. The problem is that I know it would just take one sip and my addiction would return instantly. I can't imagine drinking flat diet soda, as I don't think artificial sweeteners are healthy and it would be a "gateway drug" to my addiction!

But yes, I miss my soda too. And pre-surgery I might have chosen soda over sex. Now, at about 110 lbs down, the sex is so much better it would be a much easier choice!

Exercise right?

You're doing it wrong!!!

OTR, can I just say I LOVE your sense of humor!

I will occasionally allow myself a glass of diet dr pepper in the morning. I'm not a coffee person and I sometimes need the bubbles to help clear out my throat if my sinuses are acting up.

I was a hard core diet soda addict pre-sleeve. I chose to go cold turkey when I started my pre-op diet. So, I'm very cautious now. I could see myself easily sliding back into that addiction.

I will occasionally allow myself a glass of diet dr pepper in the morning. I'm not a coffee person and I sometimes need the bubbles to help clear out my throat if my sinuses are acting up.

I was a hard core diet soda addict pre-sleeve. I chose to go cold turkey when I started my pre-op diet. So' date=' I'm very cautious now. I could see myself easily sliding back into that addiction.[/quote']

That's the thing people say oh no don't drink soda but they haven't given up coffee

I know soda is a gate way for me and that's why i don't buy it and keep it in the house cause i will drunk it ALL

Oh, I definitely don't keep it in the house. If I do have one, I buy a single can or bottle at the convenience store.

And I proudly walk past the hostess fruit pies, without purchasing them, that used to always accompany my morning soda! Now those are "gateway drugs" for me. I do think I could eat a whole hostess cherry pie!

That's the thing people say oh no don't drink soda but they haven't given up coffee

It's mostly the carbonation not the caffeine. Caffeine in small portions won't hurt.

I'm allowed flat soda, know its not the same and I have no interest in it but maybe try that