Pop?

You obviously assumed something about the reply through reading on a CRT. The screen is void of inflection. I believe there is a good purpose to what she stated therefor her post was to try and help. I believe, and this is and assumption, that most carbonated soft drinks contain caffine. My background/vocation is in education, musician, blimp driver with a degree in Ed. Psych. - 26 years of watching human behavior and it took this thread to change my life. Go figure. kp @ goal

no, i replied to what was stated, judgement that was based on assumption. not all carbonated drinks contain caffeine nor is it everyone's addiction or bad habit. i think you're sticking up for a person, not what was said. THAT is an assumption.

You assumed in an incorrect but well understood way. I was working both angles. Or at least I assumed I was. kp assuming to be @ goal

oh ok then soda in all forms for everyone is a bad addiction that will take us back where we were before surgery. got it. thanks.

Yes!! Everytime!!! Whew!,,,,, I was sweatin that one. kp @ goal

yes but would this not be more similar to a heroin addict who was just now trying transcendental meditation for the first time? or some other relaxation technique that was harmless?

It would be more along the lines of trancontinetal constipation. Hence the butt missles. In either form. Once we start with tenderizer it is a short hop to Accent Flavor Enhancer. The next step the entire spice island rack at kroger is missing. Where will it end??? kp @ a well seasoned place

When we post we ask for opinions. Even the replies get opinions. If the heat is too hot,,,, Pop= soda = bad. kp @ goal for a reason.

not all soda is bad. i can't find any solid evidence to suggest that it is, that it's a bad habit, that it's an addiction or that it's equal to heroin or not exercising. Opinions don't have to equal judging and stating opinion as fact. now if you'll excuse me i'm about to have a meal of heroin, soda, and meat tenderizer.

Jess, I do drink pop. I find that it help calm down some of the gassy feelings, especially Diet Vernors. It is a decision you have to make for yourself if it works for you. I am sure it doesn't work well for some people, but it most certainly will not make your pouch explode. It might make them feel like it, but liquids pass through pretty quickly so it is probably the carbonation that feels bad to them. I am sorry you were bombarded with judgement and criticism. There are a few self-proclaimed judges on the board who get carried away in their own perfection. Most of us are not as lucky as them, but do the best we can, even when we make a bad choice. We try to learn from the mistakes and do better the next day. Best wishes, Cheryl