My surgery is 8/7/13 and I started my pre-op diet yesterday. It's tough and I'm hungry but mostly I really want some diet coke. I know I can't have it after surgery but does anyone know if it's a problem in the pre-op diet? I do know we need to cut caffiene but my head is pounding from the headache. I'd prefer to allow myself just one glass a day so I can kind of wean off it. I haven't eaten anything I shouldn't, I just want a little diet coke. Yes, I know that is whiney but I can't help it lol.

of all the things I"m losing I will miss my diet coke the most! I love you diet coke lol.

of all the things I"m losing I will miss my diet coke the most! I love you diet coke lol.

It was very hard giving up my diet pepsi too. I was addicted! I would have 6 cand before lunch some days. Nice and ice cold! Yum! It has been almost a year since ive had any and I still miss it! I dont cheat cuz I would totally be done for after one sip!

What I love about it is the crispness. You just dont get that in crystal light. Oh well, bye bye crispness!

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Yes! This is what I miss about my diet dr pepper! I have drank some caffeine free diet sodas since surgery- not many. I have to pour them and let them sit and defizz for a while. The bubbles hurt otherwise. Definitely not the same as it used to be!

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I'm almost 10 months post op, and I drink diet coke almost daily.

I was a DP addict, as well. I would drink it like breathing oxygen. Man, do I miss it but the thought of an ulcer sure puts me in my place. I did cheat on my two week diet and had a can or two. Did not cause me any trouble with the surgeon nor the surgery. For the record: I do not encourage you to go over your Nut's advice/surgery requirements.