The strangest thing happened to me after surgery. I, like you, had been addicted to diet soda forever. After my surgery I not only lost the craving, but don't even like it any more! To me, this is a miracle. I would crave diet soda, really crave it. Now, if I have a bottle of Water and a can of soda sitting in front of me I will choose the water every time.
You might try flavored water. Maybe a happy medium without the carbonation.
Good Luck!
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Surgery 1/08
Lost all my weight!