Carbonated Drink question

[WildIris 4]

I know that Target sells soda flavored ice pops. They have Diet Dr. Pepper, Diet Sunkist, and another one that I can't remember right now. If you are really craving the flavor, you could try those. I know a girl who was addicted to diet dr. pepper, and she used the ice pops to satisfy her cravings! Hope this helps!

I have one of those Soda Maker thingies, where you buy the Syrup for making the soda, and use a carbon dioxide cannister for the fizzy part. Now I'm going to have to see what it tastes like making the drinks (without carbonation) into ice pops! Because I have diabetes, I gave up sugar three years ago, so at least I've already adjusted to diet beverages. Ice pops would be perfect for summer though, since it gets absolutely oven-hot around here. May have to try it with Crystal Light, too. My current favorites are White Grape and Peach Mango Green Tea. Thanks for the idea!

[lavonwarrior 2]

Hi everyone! I am going strong w/ no more carbonated drinks, especially DP. I start my pre-opt diet tomorrow, and thought I would start my Decaf trip late Saturday. So, my question is when does the caffeine withdrawal headache go away??? I have had it for two days!

[Tiffykins 673]

Hi everyone! I am going strong w/ no more carbonated drinks, especially DP. I start my pre-opt diet tomorrow, and thought I would start my Decaf trip late Saturday. So, my question is when does the caffeine withdrawal headache go away??? I have had it for two days!

It took about 7 days for my headache to wear off when I stopped my 40+oz coffee habit.

[lavonwarrior 2]

My caffeine withdrawal headache is beginning to subside, and I can't tell you how weird it is to try to start a new habit. It must be working, b/c I went to the dietician yesterday for my pre-opt education and have already lost 5 pounds. What a way to start the process! I have 13 days until my surgery, and a new life awaits me on the other side!

[Maddie 9]

Thanks everyone for the information. I have been w/o for 3 days, and going strong. I really think the craving is in my head. I feel horrible after drinking one, but I still drink them. This is the motivation that I need.

Three days! GREAT. I too am hooked on DP. I'm scheduled for 6/4/2010 and have been slowly cutting back. I'm down to 3 a day and hope to be down to 2 by next week. For me, cutting back was easier than going cold turkey. When you have a terrible craving, just remember why you are doing this and that it is so worth it.

[bigdd 0]

I used to be addicted to coke or pepsi.......since the operation I dont crave them anymore. I do have the odd one and it takes me 1 hr or more to drink but I dont need it like i used to

[Lookinupin2010 0]

I'm 5 weeks out, and when I see someone drinking a diet soda my mouth begins to salivate...lol

But, I gave up soda when I was pregnant both times and lived through it...I can give it up again. I drink crystal lite if I feel like I cant stand it.

Sleeved: 4/7/2010

Highest weight: 365

Surgery weight: 349

Todays weight: 321

[Trinity321 0]

One tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to one cup of warm Water. Drink it to get rid of the headaches related to withdrawal. Old wives remedy from my Mom.

[stephmarie 0]

Girl, I feel your pain. I am addicted to the evil Dr. Pepper also. I have been telling myself that I need to start weening myself off of them so I won't have to go cold turkey but I can't seem to stop drinking them. I do good for a couple of days then the craving for a ice cold Sonic Dr. Pepper creeps up on me and I have to get one. We can do this!!!!!!

[lavonwarrior 2]

Girl, I feel your pain. I am addicted to the evil Dr. Pepper also. I have been telling myself that I need to start weening myself off of them so I won't have to go cold turkey but I can't seem to stop drinking them. I do good for a couple of days then the craving for a ice cold Sonic Dr. Pepper creeps up on me and I have to get one. We can do this!!!!!!

It's the ice! I swear! So now I go to Sonic (everyday, yes they know me by name) but instead of my DP, I get ice Water w/Lime or unsweet tea w/Lime. Right now it's all Water. Dr. says no caffeine until after the surgery, so my headache is now gone, and I am actually feeling pretty good. Funny thing though, at the dietician on Tuesday I had already lost 5 pounds in just two weeks. I swear I have been eat a ton of "last meals", but I think it is a great sign of the future!

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