Diet Soda

Does anyone miss drinking diet soda?  I think I am craving it more than a bag of chips.  I used to drink at least 3 cans a day.  I know its a no no but does anyone know why?

 

Hi Nancy, It's the carbonation. Initially you don't want the carbonation swelling and expanding your pouch. Then there's the issue of the added gas, as if the new "gas" problem we have isn't enough, you don't want to add to it. After time I think it's ok to drink, I know the docs would prefer that you not drink soda ever, but plenty of people do. It's likely that the carbonation takes up more room so you aren't drinking enough, but I think if it's something you really love, down the road, as a reward, I don't think a diet soda once in a blue moon would be a big deal. Pam

I am going for my Lap Band on Wednesday June 20. That is the one thing I have already been missing while getting ready for the surgery. Around March I cut myself down to 2 cans a day. I used to typically drink a 2 liter bottle daily. For the past 2 weeks I have had none. I have had quite a few headaches, caffeine withdrawal.  I have heard no soda because it will bloat you and make you gassy.  I hope one day I can have soda again. But I am afraid if I start drinking it again, I may want too much of it. Good luck w/trying to get rid of the craving for soda.

Hi Nancy. I feel you pain.   I gave up soda on Sept 21,1999, I remember it well.   I use to drink as much as about 4-6 2 liter bottles a day. Needless to say, I LOVED my soda,  was I addicted? Yes, so I quite cold turkey There were some tough days and I still crave it now.  I remember the wonderfull smell right after popping the top of the can and that first wonderful sip and the aaahhhh!!!  MUST FIGHT THE URGE!!!! Why don't you try letting it go flat and see if that helps with your cravings? Just a thought and I hope it helps,  Paula

HI SINCE BEING BANDED I CANT DRINK SODA IT GOES RIGHT THREW ME. I WORKS WELL IF I EVER GOT CONSTIPATED . ITS FU NNY I THINK DIET AND I THINK SALASD WHICH I LOVE BUT THEY DONT WORK WELL WITH MY BAND . HAVE NOT HAD BREAD SINCE BEING BANDED. I DONT MISS IT. I EAT SO MUCH BETTER NOW. THE BAND IS IN CHARGE. I SEE DR.ROYE ON WED. NEXT WEEK AND I WANT A FILL IM TO HUNGRY AND I HIT A PALTEAU   ELAINE