First step taken today

I made the first baby step today in getting ready for my December 27 surgery. I said goodbye to Diet Coke. We've had a 30 year run, but it's time to say goodbye.  This is exciting and terrifying all at once! 

I did that on 10/6!  There have been times when I have really thought I wanted one, but resisted the urge.  ALWAYS have water with you.  Good Luck!  I've started working on caffeine...

Nove 2011 I gave up alcohol.,  then in Jan 2012 I started atkins so there went the carbs,    then April 2012 I gave up my Diet coke ,  (boy do I miss it sometimes)  Agust 2012 I gave up cigerettes ....  was sleeved on Sept 6 2012 .............. would give up anything to feel the way I geel today !!!   55 lbs down and loving it

great for you.

jen

 I don't have a date yet, but I've been working on my DietCoke problem as well!  I gave it up completely for about a week (transfer additiction to SF KoolAid!).  Then, I decided I could be a "social drinker" until I have to give it up -- so I'd only have one occasionally, if we were eating out.  Then, I decided that if I got in really early and needed caffeine, I could have one!  

So, I feel your pain!  Considering that I used to have about 6 a day, having one (or two!) every few days is a step in the right direction!

Best of luck!

I keep ice water in a mug sip on it all the time.  After a will you start to like water a lot.  I loved my diet coke now when i have one does not taste as good.  worked my way from 8 a day to 1 a day.  Now they dont even taste as good.  water tast better.  But I do keep water with me at all times getting ready for my surgery day.  Nov. 12.

jen

 NOT that I recommend this but...
I had quit pepsi but about a week before my surgery  (before the pre-op diet!) I had 0ne or two...  just being honest...

Post surgery though, I haven't missed soda AT ALL- (today is the end of day 8.)

it can be done-hang in there!