Diet Coke

Just curious... wondering if anyone else just gave up soda entirely after WLS? I was a BIG HUGE Cherry Coke addict before WLS. I am happy to say I haven't drank any soda- diet or anything since August 3, 2007. Did anyone else just give it up all together? Sometimes I get a whiff of Coke or Diet Coke and it brings back memories and I have that Brief, "awwwwwwww." But I figure I just won't start since I stopped. I wish I could say the same thing for wine but I am not drinking anymore either because of my pregnant status. LOL 

Hope everyone is enjoying the holidays!

Hugs,
J

I was a 4-8 cans of diet soda a day pre wls.  I stopped drinking all sodas in March of 09, three months before my surgery in June. I haven't had a  soda since... once in awhile my other half will save me the ice in the bottom on his glass to suck on... but I refuse to go back to my old habits.  Im terrified that I will gain all the weight back! Best of luck to you.. keep up the good fight! Hugs!

I think my blood was coke zero or cherry coke zero before surgery. lol  Water? what was that?!  I stopped drinking soda and all caffeinated/ carbonated drinks June 1, 2009.   And.. here's the thing.  I crave it more than i crave any food.  But.. I don't want to go back so I haven't.  I live on water, powerade zero and vitamin water 10.  Oh.. and I love CHILL Peach Lemonade sugar free :) Yummo!

So good for you for staying away so long!  You are doing so well and Im so excited for you with your marriage and pregnancy!

Big hugs!!

Jackie

Hi Jackie,
Thanks! I like DIET ocean spray cranberry juice. It's 5 calories a serving and to me it tastes just like cranberry juice. I was also a big time Juice drinker before WLS but it has WAY to much sugar in it now.

The DIET (not the light, make sure it's the DIET) comes in grape flavor, cranberry and pomagranite. Yummy! I think for me it takes the "thirsty" edge off like a nice cherry coke did back in my "larger" days.

Hi Jaime,

I used to be quite addicted to soda. Thought it was ok because it was "DIET", lol. I left soda and carbonated drinks for good in January/ February of 2009. I had my WLS, on July 31 of this year. I don't really miss it. But I was amazed how many places always have a drink to go with your meal. When I went to the LA County Fair, they were hawking there $3.00 small soda everywhere. I only found one place in the whole fairgrounds that had unsweetened tea. I have tried taking a sip one time, it tasted like all carbonation. Yuck!
Congratulations on holding steadfast on your conviction of no soda. I hope I am as successful in my journey.

Michelle

J
I was a big time diet coke drinker before surgery !! Big time "lol" I have not had any desire for a soft drink, its been seven months. I cant explain why I thought that would be my down fall.
Mike

You won't miss it much until you try it!  Trust me on this.  I drank a TON of coke pre-op.  Went 18 months without any until I was in Mexico having my plastic surgery.  There is nothing like a cold coke in a bottle in Mexico.  One sip and it was OVER......I fight every day to stay away from it. 

Step away from the Soda....DON"T DO IT!

Hi Kirsten,
Yea i figure if i start... it will be all over so i have just stayed away. i remember when i was pregnant with my son 11 years ago i would drink about 3 to 4 regular pepsi's a day!!!!!!! i cannot believe i did that! 
 

It was Diet Pepsi for me.......At least 6 -8 cans per day. I never drank water or anything that was good for me. Once in a while I would drink Gator Aid if I was outside a lot.

I gave it up in November of last year and havent looked back yet and I am glad I did. I am hooked on Crystal Light now but thats a habit I can live with

Have a great day........Rick

Thank goodness for Crystal Light!!!!!!!!

I love that stuff....