Newbie From Texas

[mlacarter 5]

I start my pre-op diet tomorrow.....any suggestions? I am a diet coke addict, so drinking Meal Replacements has never made me feel full. My surgery is November 7th and I am trying to decide if I should go cold turkey on the caffeine or try to taper.

[RoniB 13]

I too was a Diet Coke fiend. I went to 1 night a week drinking DC when I was out. One month before surgery, I switched to Ice Tea w/ double lemon & sugar substitute. I really am amazed, I don't miss it. I tried a sip of one about 4 months after surgery and found I didn't even like it! lol

I was banded in April and have lost 70 pounds.

You'll be fine, try not to think about what you are giving up, but what you will be gaining.

Roni

[lousianalady 44]

After surgery u will not crave coke, at least i didn't. I just had after wks and its not the same.

[Rojasanoll 920]

No craving here at all. It went away and I don't miss it.

[mlacarter 5]

Thanks!!! That makes me feel better. What about pickles....another addiction.