Diet Pop - Do you or don't you??
I am 17+ months out.. had surgery June 19, 2007.
I don't want to sabotage anything, but was wondering as long as I stick with diet... what harm is there?
It hasn't seemed to increase my appetite or anything like that... It is just nice to have something besides plain water to drink... can't stand any of the crystal light flavors, nor can I drink tea..
Thanks for your reply's
Donna
WT- High 311/Pre-op 293/Post-op 313/Current 159/Goal 150
I felt the same way for the longest time...We were told to stay away from it also... BUT, the other day I needed something to drink to take some meds and the only choice I had was Coke or Diet Coke.. It went down a little too easy, so I have been drinking a little bit ever since. I am totally trying to justify it by thinking since it is diet, what harm can it do... heck, I have done a lot worse.. hehe
Thanks for your reply
Donna
WT- High 311/Pre-op 293/Post-op 313/Current 159/Goal 150
I couldn't even take a sip of soda for many years after surgery...I was never a soda drinker to begin with so it's not like I missed it and wanted to go back....Just be careful...I find that trying one old habit sometimes triggers more curiousity for me...and if I can avoid trying old things... I do, because I am one of those people that finds comfort in old habits and so I try to stay away especially if it seems harmless like a SF, zero calorie drink ...Because the first thing I think about when I have soda is PIZZA... Doritos...Hamburger and fries! So...soda doesn't usually come with good intentions in my house! LOL
I drink soda but try and limit my consumption. I am still plagued with low energy and instead of energy drinks choose to drink diet pepsi max... I limit myself to only drinking 1 serving on the days I work both my jobs or if I need it to make it thru the afternoon. I always make sure to keep up with my water. I also like Diet Dr Pepper as a treat now and then. I feel its ok as long as you are not making a habit out of it, or its replacing your water intake. If you find any ill effects from it then stop (diet mt dew gives me foot cramps so I stopped drinking it... only soda that does!).
First visit to surgeon - 288 ~ bmi 45.1
2 week pre-op 252 ~ bmi 39.5
Total lost - 153 Since surgery - 117!
Goal weight - 155 (mine) 180 (surgeons)
Current weight - 135 (2020 I lost 10lbs due to dedicating myself to working out more and being in better shape)
1/14/2025 still maintaining 135 :-)
Extended TT, lipo, fat injections - 11/2011
BA/BL/Arm Lift - 7/2014
Scar revision on arms - 3/2015
HALO laser on arms/neck 9/2016
Thigh Lift 10/2020
Thigh Lift revision 10/2021
~*~ Amber ~*~
highest weight: 335 (possibly more) pounds
current weight: holding steady at about 138-142
Lowest weight: 136
New goal: Find my balence
