The effects of Carbonated drinks!

OMG !   I thought I was literally gonna die...First, let me tell you, I have never been one to drink cokes or any soft drinks. I was at work Saturday and I fixed me a fuzzy navel in a styro cup with lid  (it's my normal thing). My sister-in-law (she works for me) had a Mt. Dew in a styro w/ lid. Now mind you, we all write our names on our drinks because Lord Forbid someone gets one of my "Nasty Protein Drinks" he he. Anyway, as I was going to my desk to sit down, I grabbed the drink, took a swig and before I knew it, I had swallowed it and was in such shock I swallowed again! OMG I thought I would Die! My little pouchie is not yet a year old and has NEVER been subjected to anything like that! It burned, and then I cramped, I mean I CRAMPED!  Did I tell you it BURNED! To any of you out there that can drink sodas after RNY....MORE POWER TO YA!   I can't, don't want to and won't. Needless to say, I have started putting my name on the top of the cup. My sister-inlaw was so upset she almost cried. Anyway, it finally came back up and I felt better but for almost 10 min. I was totally miserable.....Did I tell you it Burned BAD! So that's the rest of the story and now you know why the Docs tell us "NO SODAS". Happy St. Patty Day! Rhonda T.

Boy, sometimes our lessons are learned the hard way, huh?  I wanted a taste of Gary's soda so badly one night, I just grabbed the can and took a swig. I didn't have any trouble with it except it tasted awful!!!  It had been about a year since I'd had a Diet Coke and never again will be too soon for another taste. Sorry you got the cups mixed up and had this trouble. Sounds like it was a scary and painful few minutes. Take care,

Yep Susan, It was scary. I Finally got to my desk and sit down (by the trash can). I knew I didn't like sodas for some reason. I am such a prude. I just try to follow the instructions that were given to me and not make them up as I go. i just want the best result for me I can possibly have.
BTW I lost a couple of lbs last week as a result of trying to up my liquid, protein and calories....Thanks for all your help!
Sendin' Huggs ur way!
Rhonda T

Sorry that happened to you but glad you posted your experience. Sometimes when my daughter is around she will be drinking a coke or a pepsi and I want to take a drink so bad, I have to really fight myself. I am gald I haven't done it. Thanks for the heads up.
It is kind of funny I don't ever want one or miss it until I see someone drinking it.
Carla

Carla,
I actually have thought about having a Root Beer or a Orange Slice BUT then I remember I have had surgery and sluff the thought off. It is not hard for me because I just never drank sodas, NOW MESS WITH MY COFFEE AND UR GONNA HAVE A FIGHT ON YOUR HANDS!
I thought long and hard before posting my experience but I would hate for it to happen to anyone else. It was innocent but I was still scared. NEVER AGAIN!
Huggs,
Rhonda T

i am on the other end of the viscious circle....I can drink them. I was extremely addicted and my dr knew that.....he knew it was going to be hard to give up.......I did for the first year. Now I have 1 a day. But since training with the GYM  monster I have not had one since sunday. i do not recommend them to anyone. Based on my experience....NO NO NO!!!! I am craving them badly like a smoker craves a cig......my daughter avoids me when I dont have one. I am trying to give it up......but going from 24 to one.....I have done well. Maybe it is a connection to my past.....a coke always made me feel better in bad times.........I am scared with out it............I dont know. Anyhow.........it has been a roller coaster ride for 7 years.......I am taking charge once again...... have a good day and thanks for listening tammy

Tammy,
You crack me up! Good Luck with your "GYM MONSTER" Sounds like this is just what cha needed. Keep it up!
Later Chick!
Rhonda T

sunday GYM monster left me on the treadmill for 2 hours at 3 mph and elevated to 9.5....today I have this hard thing in my leg........wholly crap.........its a muscle.........I am gonna be a lean mean fitness machine in no time.......I AM GOING TO DO THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! today for lunch 4 oz cottage cheese and a few pieces of beef jerkey.............. i have lost my appetite..........he says thats why my weight is not changing also because I am not getting in but 700-900 cals per day..............he told me...........he will fix this problem or I will be doing walking lunges with weights everyday........GYM monster mean!!!!!!!!!!!! he calls me CUPCAKE................... i think we are bonding!!!!!!!!!!

 

huggs

tammy

Sorry Rhonda.  That's terrible!