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I was addicted to coke also, had several a day. I stopped cold turkey for the pre-op and honestly, I haven't wanted one. It has only been 10 days, but I am proud of myself. I stopped buying soft drinks so they aren't in the house. I hope I can continue to do as well as I have. I did have one caffeine headache but I think I am to focused on losing weight to even want another Coke!

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I was addicted to diet coke. I had lap band surgery this year on April 9th; I have NOT had a soda since April 1st. . . but I crave one everyday. My surgeon said it was a BIG no no ~ so this is one rule I have followed with 100% accuracy.

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Does anybody know if diet coke is okay during the 2 week Optifast phase? I thought it was because it's sugar free but wanted to double check before I go drinking it!

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I drink diet ginger beer or lime and soda , not every day but sometimes when I need something refreshing and different. They have not caused me any problems. I didn't drink anything carbonated for months after my op as I thought we weren't allowed to, then I was told by one of the fill staff at my surgeons that it is an individual thing - if it doesn't cause you discomfort fine. I think it is like most things - moderation is key.

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Considering all the hoops that you would have had to go thru insurance or the amount of money you paid for self pay, why would you even risk it. Everyone on here has a different take on it, but one of the most common lapband rules that is pretty consistant is no bubbles. I am not sure I could even live with myself knowing I threw away $16,000 for a coke. Being banded is a whole new life, out with the old (coke), in with the new.

Good luck.

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I still drink Diet Coke...I don't drink coffee or tea so I use it as the caffine boost in the morning. Because I have made an effort to stop using a straw, I found a cup that I really like and when I pour the Diet Coke in the "fizz" seems to leave very quickly. It doesn't taste as good so I am slowly weaning my way off them. I have been carring a very small can of soda in my lunch bag to use if, and only if, I get "stuck". I have found that the carbination really helps in that situation...and after the stuck episode I finish the drink and enjoy those last few bubbles. Good luck to you!!!

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I would set a soda budget for your son say $5 a week (since a soda is at least a dollar a peice) which he buys and consumes away from the house. If he is not old enough to be out on his own than he is not old enough to be drinking soda.

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I guess we all have our little addictions. I beat my withdrawal from caffeine headaches by going 1/2 caffe for a week then using less and less caffeine. I drink caffeine free drinks now and don't taste the difference. I don't drink soda but I feel for you. It's all part of the "New Lifestyle" and the end product is worth every sacrifice. Good luck.

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With the Coke and soft drinks in general, we bought a few at the store and said this is it. When this is gone, there will be no more. Luckily its just my daughter and I, so it was pretty easy to enforce. We don't miss it and it has been 3 full weeks! Its not an easy addiction to beat! Best of luck to you

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Way before I started this journey I too was a Coke addict. I is d to arrive at work carrying a 2 liter everyday. It was bad. When I decided to kick, my coworkers helped me with tough love. I started sneaking into the ladies room to have some Coke in a stall. Eventually, it worked. Having one became something I turned to under very stressful situations...but I knew I wad headed for a relapse. Then came Coke Zero...I Love It.

Jump to this new me...Was told by my surgeon and nutritionist I would have to give up all carbonated drinks. If I chose to drink a soda it would have to be flat...oh hell no! I throw away flat soda...What is a Coke without the burn?

During my 2 week pre op, I had vanilla & chocolate Optifast. I HATE THE VANILLA! Can't throw it away what do I do? Another addiction I had was Ice Cream. I used to mix my vanilla ice cream with Coke, 7UP, Root Beer and Sunkist Orange. It tasted best after the ice cream melted and blended in...heavenly. Now I mix my left over Vanilla Optifast with flat diet coke, diet 7up, diet sunkist and diet root beer. I still have the flavor of the soda I miss with the benefit of a healthy Meal Replacement shake.

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