Just Curious

[yaya77nc 20]

Has anybody started back drinking their diet drinks after lap band surgery? I am so craving one!!!

[Cindy C 150]

No and No!

[yaya77nc 20]

Ok, I am going to take that as a NO, lol, how do I stop these cravings, its so hard, I hear a top pop then that's all I can think about!

[Cindy C 150]

I honestly don't miss it and I used to drink at least 6 Diet Pepsi's every day. It was difficult in the beginning but I got over it pretty quickly. My daughter was drinking one the other day and I grabbed it and took a sip and thought it was the most disgusting thing ever. Wondered how I ever drank it before.

[yaya77nc 20]

So what are some things that you drink now, how long have you been banded?

[marfar7 1,533]

I guess I'm one of the "bad" ones who drink an occasional soda. I rarely drink diet anymore tho - because I usually have about 5 sips of the stuff maybe once a week, I figure might as well have the real stuff. And I read that most people who drink diet soda are fat. I do miss it with a burger or pizza (yes, I still eat those things, maybe about 6 bites) but since it makes me throw up if I drink after eating, I do mind that rule!

I'm not sure what soda is sposed to do to the band, I pictured my band exploding during the first 6 mths after having my band in which I was terrified of trying soda. I've never finished a whole can of soda tho. A few sips does me well - give me the burps really badly tho.

Good luck!

Marci

[Cindy C 150]

So what are some things that you drink now, how long have you been banded?

Mostly coffee, iced tea, Water and koolade made with Splenda. I was banded 6/10/08.

[jen120 23]

I MISS DIET COKE!...or maybe I just think I do.

I have not had one in 3 months. Most days I am great, but I dont drink coffee or tea so Diet Coke was my only source of caffeine and some mornings boy do I need some caffeine to get me going!

I drink Water and Ocean Spray On the Go. Its like Crystal Light, but comes in cool flavors like Cran-Grape that to me taste exactly like the juice.

[Arzel Phenomenal Ivy 8]

Honestly, I didn't drink a lot of soda before the lapband. It was a easy transition for me. Every once in a while, I might get a Diet Mt Dew but it usually goes to waste. The majority of the time, I drink Vitamin Water or Diet Lipton Tea in the bottle. I really don't crave sodas but I never had. I think I waste way more than I drank

[stateofzen 46]

I was a Diet Dr. Pepper addict. Now that I've been off the juice for a year (ha!), it tastes disgusting. I wouldn't drink it now if I could.

I used diet sweet tea (made with splenda) to replace it at first, which worked really well. Now I mostly drink Water and crystal-light type drinks. Oh, and lots of coffee.

[yaya77nc 20]

Thanks everyone for sharing and your advice, I have been doing really well with just drinking unsweet tea and Water but lately I have just been craving soda

[Dave_NW 92]

I used to drink lots of Diet Pepsi. I haven't had a carbonated soft drink since last November, a few days before I was banded. I honestly don't miss it. I drink iced tea with Splenda now. Or Crystal Light. Or even plain ol' ice Water.

Dave

[JakerT5 8]

I drink so much soda still , if we go out I drink one , if people give me a can I drink it , do I drink as much as before no , now like maybe one or two cans , before 6 or seven easy

[JakerT5 8]

Stupid double post

[Melissannde 41]

I've been off of all sodas since my surgery on 3/09/09. I understand wanting the taste & burny feel at the back of the throat. About 8 months after banding, I really wanted some, so I took some, poured a little into a cup and gave the rest of the can to my hubby. Drank a few sips and it was enough to satisfy me.

I don't recommend drinking them a lot or frequently, as it could possibly lead to a dilated pouch. Of course, it is your body, your band and your decision.