I was very worried about completely giving up Dr. Pepper after I was banded. Actually I was scared that I wouldn't be able to do it. I would drink 2 Diet Dr. Peppers everday (1 for Breakfast) and almost always have one regular Dr. Pepper fountain drink after lunch. I haven't had the slightest desire to have one - diet or regular. In fact, this is the first time I even though about it and that is because my husband is working at home tonight and he just came in and said he was going to 7-11 to get a Coke.

My Dr. didn't say I had to give them up all together, but he did say they weren't good for you and keep them to a minimum, and none until I was on regular food.

WTG Barb

I too have not had a soda and I can't believe it. I always had one for breakfast and one after lunch and probably one at dinner, but I have not even thought about it, until I read this post. Keep it up!!!

Geez I called Dr. Pepper Glorified prune juice (main Ingredient)

Had a sinny neice addicted to it.

Best and Good luck to you!

I have not had a single soda since banding. and also since banding when ever we have a meeting at work or a special day, my co-workers don't get sodas either. What good friends I have!!!!

Terri, you do have good friends!

Well, it has been two weeks and I still haven't had a Dr. Pepper or any soda for that matter.

Today was my first day of semi-solids. I had a 2 hour lunch mmeting and they served meatloaf and mashed potato so I guess I was lucky there. I made a very small plate, I was scared to eat real food. :-) I did fine though but I worked on eating for 30 minutes and didn't make a very big dent in my plate.

I need to go to my Mom's and use her scale and weigh. I have no clue if I have lost any weight, but I can say I am never hungry, in addition to having no desire for sodas. I wish I had done this two years ago when I went into plus size.

i am i mean WAS a big coke drinker (not diet) that is all i everwanted was a coke extra ice. i was banded on aug 10 & havent had 1 either. i did get a diet lemonade from sonic i was in so much pain after just half of it. i went back by there & asked the manager if it was carbonated he said YES it comes from the drink machine. so i wouldnt even think of a coke. i am like barb just getting off the soda should make the weight come off. i am still eating to fast . sandie

Barb,

I took one drink of diet coke after my band and decided I really did not want it. It did not taste good at all. I guess I was afraid to like it so I didn't. My doctor said they are not sure but carbonation might stretch the stomach so I decided to just leave it alone. I haven't missed it yet.

great NSV!

I know exactly what you mean.

I think you are in the normal range though. Most of us experience this same freaked-out thoughts, scared to death just thinking about NO soda post op. HOW WILL I SURVIVE?

But ya havent missed it, huh?

another great thing that the band does for us!

I could drink up to 2 litres of regular Coke or Dr. Pepper a day - preband. But when the doctor told me I should avoid sodas after banding I decided I would quit cold turkey ahead of time. No sodas for 3 weeks pre-op and I lost 20 pounds!

Now, I don't have any desire for one.. well, maybe that's not exactly true. There are times I think "I need a Coke", but when I really think about it, I don't "need" or even want a Coke anymore.

Geez I called Dr. Pepper Glorified prune juice (main Ingredient)

You'd be wrong, then - That is entirely in the category of 'Urban Legend'....

http://www.snopes.com/business/secret/drpepper.asp

Know what they actual flavor of Dr. Pepper is? Dr. Pepper calls it a 'spicy cherry cola'....

hi folks, I'm new to this whole thing but plan to be banded very soon. My main concern is giving up soda, especially diet drinks. I swear, I've worried more about giving them up than pain, fills, whatever! Soooo glad to hear you all are doing so well without! What about you beer drinkers, any problem giving it up?

I too thought how can I go without my diet coke, it is amazing, I have not had one since prebanding and have no desire to even give one a try. It is just a non-issue anymore. Weird isnt it?

Soooo glad to hear you all are doing so well without! What about you beer drinkers, any problem giving it up?

you hit a true nerve on that one!

I cant do beer not even a sip. The carbonation is so strong that I have a very hard time with a very small amount.

Ill have an occasional maragarita....

but nothing better then an ice cold beer (especially on a hot day like today). So this one was a struggle for me!

You will see some results in your weight loss, it may take a while but it will come!

I was hooked on pop for years! Big time.I have had less then two cans in eight months,took a drink off one only because we were 20 miles from home thrusty That made me more thrusty.

pop is not good for you Congrads on quiting!!!take care God bless.

ps I lost over twenty pounds when I, stoped.