Soda! Haven't touched it since surgery nor do I want to. Diluted lemonade & apple juice seems to do the trick for me.

I just had to say "Thank you" for posting this topic and for all of the great replies.

I have not had my surgery yet, it should be in July/August (depending on when insurance approval comes in).

Anyway, I have been trying to prepare myself the best I can, though I know you can only do so much before actually going through the experience itself... and I have had some thoughts on trying to prepare to do without particular foods etc.... I am making sure I stay realistic in my thoughts, but I am encouraged in seeing how cravings seem to go or change... bottom line is I know I am choosing the surgery to gain better health and quality of life so I know that is what I will think of in times of difficulties (such as craving things I cannot have) but it helps seeing the experiences of others knowing that things may not go as I think they will go... (ie. having difficulty letting certain foods or drinks go). Hope I am making sense... lol (it is 1am here..lol)