Diet Coke

I drink diet beverages about 4 times a month.  

I drink a few ounces of Diet Coke or some sort of diet soda once or twice a month..not very much at a time..I just want the taste, not the feeling of the bubbles.  I usually water down any soda type drink with 3/4 of a sugar free non-carb drink like Tropicana Light or diet Fruit punch.  I like a little texture to my refreshment drink...not too much though.  I still like iced teas and flavored water the most.
Kim in Fontana

I haven't had any since May 2008 ... I gave it up pre-op and now I hate it.

Hi Jaime. I gave up soda because of my gastric bypass.  People with gastric bypass have the risk of expanding their stomach with carbonated drinks.  Here is an experiment-open a bottle of coke or diet coke and put a balloon on it and shake it.  The balloon will expand and that is basically what the soda does to the new pouch/stomach.  Also the carbonation can cause discomfort in the form of gas bubbles and/or belching.
Now to be real, I have had a taste of my hubby's soda on a couple of occassions.  Why? Probably because it is there.  How do I feel afterward?  Like I need to be burped like a baby and I can feel the bubbles in my tummy, which I don't like.
Best of luck to you.  You are doing great and congrats on your upcoming new arrival. 
Hugs
Terry  

Hi Jaime,

I completely gave up diet soda (I never drank the sugar stuff past 14 or so). I used to drink all the diet coke varieties, but I wasn't addicted and didn't drink it daily. In fact, diet cola irritated my tummy and I had IBS symtoms from it so I figure post surgery, it would be even worse.

Even though I get a craving for it on a hot day, I just don't want to drink it for fear I'll get cravings and have to fight those off along with all the cravings I still get for things like cake and muffins.

I use some of the sugar free Torani syrups from Cost Plus to make interesting sugar free drinks. I add the chocolate syrup to some of my protein shakes and other flavors to my decaf coffee with low fat milk. I almost feel like I am a normal person!

Take Care!

MsBlues

I was a Pepsi addict--so, I know what you mean--one Pepsi and I'll be off the wagon!!  LOL
How was Dr. Krahn--he is my surgeon.

Connie