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I still drink soda but I do the following. I stir the soda very quickly, releasing the carbonization from the sides until the drink is flat. Ice helps release the CO2. I also open cans of soda and stick them in the refrigerator for a day or so until they go flat. But of course, always diet soda. I don't want the empty calories.

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I tried sodas but have not wanted them i not into flat sodas. But i buy the Mio squeeses they tast like some sodas try that

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But we all know you don't drink soda for the taste, you drink it for that sweeeet carbonation burn! You're so defeating the purpose! :P

I still drink soda but I do the following. I stir the soda very quickly, releasing the carbonization from the sides until the drink is flat. Ice helps release the CO2. I also open cans of soda and stick them in the refrigerator for a day or so until they go flat. But of course, always diet soda. I don't want the empty calories.

I gave up soda when I had my band, for the first several years. Around yr 4 (IIRC) I allowed myself one every week or two (Fresca is the only soda I can stand). DH laughed at me b/c I bought a 12pk at it lasted 8 months. I freely drank soda while waiting for my revision. I don't really miss it. With my band I badly mised soda for several weeks, but just that burn, not the taste.

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I am a horrible diet coke, diet pepsi addict and I am not even going to try it. I drink G2 gatorade low cal mixed half and half with Water. Or I use mio drops to flavor my water. Will be using lemon juice now for flavor. I like the all natural. ;)

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I drink a diet coke daily ..... I have had no troubles and I am at goal less than 9 months out!!!

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I recently had a bezoar( Fiber blockage) taken out and the doctor told me soda would break up anything that's not digesting. I sip on soda every day (with no problem)to prevent that from happening again it's was a horrible couple months.

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