can you still drink diet coke?

Some say yes, some say no. Here's some links to threads with varying responses:

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/diet-coke-26965/

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f9/i-want-diet-coke-19796/

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f78/dr-c-question-regarding-carbonation-26776/

I was a Diet Coke addict!!!! I chose to give it up as my doctor explained that drinking a lot of carbonated drinks (even if the gas didn't bother you) could stretch the pouch! If I'm going to make this work I want to do my part!!!! Since I'm giving up my addictions of too much food and Diet Coker I've heard you replace it with something! ....my husband is hoping its sex!!!! ;*)