drink question

   Okay, so I have to get in on this.  Frankie---You are right, my yellow sheets say 3-6 months to avoid carbonated beverages.  I guess I don't have to feel so bad now when I take sips of my husbands.
   I have taken a few drinks of my husbands, as I said.  I haven't had any trouble.  However, one time I was really thirsty and I drank it fast....now that was bad.  The carbonation didn't have anywhere to go (I think).  But if I drink it normally I don't have trouble.  
   Also, I was advised by the NUT at St. V's to drink 100% juice.  Not all the time.  I was dehydrated and she suggested I try it.  Now, if I am feeling icky or having a grouchy pouch I will drink a little.  I also hear that they suggest it during ketosis to help flush the body of keytones(SP?).  I can't speak to that...but the nut did tell me to drink juice.  I have had maybe 12 oz in the last 3 months.  I don't want the extra calories either.  I also still have some high blood sugars and I don't want to elevate those. 
  As for the phosphorous, it is true that Phos. attaches to calcium and rids our bodies of some.  However, I have to say that a LOT of foods that are good for us are high in phosphorous.  Milk products are FULL of it.  My Dad is a dialysis patient and he has to eat a low Phos. diet.  He isn't allowed milk products, peanut butter, potatoes, chocolate (even diet hot cocoa).  So, in my opinion, I can't think that diet soda would be worse.  Obviously, I am NO expert.
  For me, I have trouble getting in the fluids.  So, I don't think I will add the diet soda at this point.  But it is GOOD to know that I can maybe have one from time to time without feeling like a big Cheater!  Thanks EVERYONE for the information/opinions.
  I think like so many things it is going to have to be a personal preference.

I'm two years out as of June 19th and I haven't had soda in two years. My doctor strongly advised against drinking soda it as the carbonation expands.. I drink crystal lite once a day and then plain water the rest of the time. I sometimes add fresh lime juice to water and it's a pretty good alternative to lemons..

 I won't lie, I still have a difficult time getting all of my fluids in some days and it's vital to survival in hot Arizona.