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17 weeks pregnant. 1 year 2 months post op

I had a 20 ounce of diet orange soda today. Just really wanted the bubbles for some reason.

Did not make me sick. Did not make me uncomfortable.

I know we are not supposed to have carbonation and I'm scared I am goin down a bad road, but I just really want the damn soda...

Suggestions?

Anyone else have anything similar?

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The orange crush Water flavorings are a life saver to me!

I buy them at Safeway grocery store. They taste exactly like real crush without the carbonation :)

Or sugar.

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The orange crush Water flavorings are a life saver to me!

I buy them at Safeway grocery store. They taste exactly like real crush without the carbonation :)

I found these at Target. I love the strawberry flavor. Walmart has new flavors under their Great Value brand. I've been stocking up for the big event.

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I found these at Target. I love the strawberry flavor. Walmart has new flavors under their Great Value brand. I've been stocking up for the big event.

The ones at target are they the same brand?

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I am 7 weeks post-op and recently treated myself to a sonic slush, I asked if they could make a diet dr pepper slush and they said it was simple and there was no carbonation. It was amazing, and really hit the spot.

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Don't do it. Seriously.

Drinky calories and carbs are bad, bad, bad. I indulge in a small soda now and again but I have to be very, very careful not to make it a habit.

Some folks do fine with it. Carbonation isn't the issue. The issue is that you can mindlessly drink an extra eight hundred calories in a day if you don't pay attention and if it becomes a habit.

I fully embrace the idea of moderation and not denying ourselves foods we really enjoy. But I also embrace sensibility and if you can't have just one soda once in a while I'd stay away from it completely. It's a trigger food for me and once I have it, I want it every day. If I bring a six pack into the house I'm going to drink one a day until they're all gone, and once they're gone I am going to feel a little sad that they're gone and want to buy more.

Find a substitute that isn't filled with intentionally addictive substances.

Good luck,

~Cheri

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Don't do it. Seriously.

Drinky calories and carbs are bad' date=' bad, bad. I indulge in a small soda now and again but I have to be very, very careful not to make it a habit.

Some folks do fine with it. Carbonation isn't the issue. The issue is that you can mindlessly drink an extra eight hundred calories in a day if you don't pay attention and if it becomes a habit.

I fully embrace the idea of moderation and not denying ourselves foods we really enjoy. But I also embrace sensibility and if you can't have just one soda once in a while I'd stay away from it completely. It's a trigger food for me and once I have it, I want it every day. If I bring a six pack into the house I'm going to drink one a day until they're all gone, and once they're gone I am going to feel a little sad that they're gone and want to buy more.

Find a substitute that isn't filled with intentionally addictive substances.

Good luck,

~Cheri[/quote']

So true. I have my place filled with various low caloric drink mixes. The variety is fun.

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Someone on here recommended the sugar-free Sodastream flavors (they're sold at Walmart, Target, etc) to be mixed with Water, not using carbonation. I tried the sugar-free root beer and sugar-free pink grapefruit. They're really good and a nice change...I bought the sugar-free/caffeine-free cola, but haven't tried that yet.

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