Diet coke & pre op diet

[lisalisalisa 54]

My surgery is 8/7/13 and I started my pre-op diet yesterday. It's tough and I'm hungry but mostly I really want some diet coke. I know I can't have it after surgery but does anyone know if it's a problem in the pre-op diet? I do know we need to cut caffiene but my head is pounding from the headache. I'd prefer to allow myself just one glass a day so I can kind of wean off it. I haven't eaten anything I shouldn't, I just want a little diet coke. Yes, I know that is whiney but I can't help it lol.

[mzshay35 215]

My surgery is 8/7/13 and I started my pre-op diet yesterday. It's tough and I'm hungry but mostly I really want some diet coke. I know I can't have it after surgery but does anyone know if it's a problem in the pre-op diet? I do know we need to cut caffiene but my head is pounding from the headache. I'd prefer to allow myself just one glass a day so I can kind of wean off it. I haven't eaten anything I shouldn't' date=' I just want a little diet coke. Yes, I know that is whiney but I can't help it lol.[/quote']

I have a 7 day liquid duet on my list is diet coke but I don't drink soda

Mz Shay

[lisalisalisa 54]

Maybe that means a small glass a day wont hurt me?

[mzshay35 215]

Maybe that means a small glass a day wont hurt me?

How long is your diet do you have a list of what you can have I would check everybody different

Mz Shay

[lisalisalisa 54]

diet is ten days and it's basically Clear Liquids and some celery. They say no to soda because of the many negative attributes but allow coffee. I dont drink coffee. I'm just freaking out a little I guess because my surgery is a week from wednesday, eek!

[socialbutterfly 3]

I want a Diet Coke so bad too! I gave it up totally a week ago. 3 weeks ago I cut it to one a day. By the next week one very other day. This past week NONE! I still want it but I want my surgery more! Good Luck because I know how hard it is to NOT drink it! You CAN do it!

[lisalisalisa 54]

Thanks! It's pathetic. I'm doing ok without food but man I miss my diet coke! When is your surgery? Mine is 8/7

[mzshay35 215]

diet is ten days and it's basically clear liquids and some celery. They say no to soda because of the many negative attributes but allow coffee. I dont drink coffee. I'm just freaking out a little I guess because my surgery is a week from wednesday' date=' eek![/quote']

U can do it

Mz Shay

[shershrinking 53]

Yes the diet pepsi or diet coke was so hard to give up. I have weaned myself off many times over the years, only to get back on it. But i hope i can stay off now.

The biggest problem with carbonated drinks is it expands your pouch.

Also i have broken my teeth a few times. I think maybe from the acidic diet soda, i drank at least a six pack a day. I better be done after surgery.

I have been off it now mostly for 5 months. When i drink it i get a hot flush and bad sweats, red face - sulfites allergy maybe.

[socialbutterfly 3]

lisalisalisa, I am just started this journey 7/9/13. I have to do a 6 month supervised diet plan. SO probably February 2014. I have met with my surgeon, had my physiological evaluation, and the NUT visit already. I meet with our medical director and exercise guru next week. I am rooting for you on your surgery! Keep us posted!

[BBdoodle 483]

I was a diet pepsi addict before surgery, that was the ONLY thing I drank, no coffee, no tea...just DP. I would have 6-8 cans a day. After surgery I did crave it a bit but I got thru it. About 3-4 months post op I took a sip of DP and it tasted horrible... VERY chemically.... so the RNY changed my taste buds big time. Now I have no problem saying no to soda !!!! and glad for it too. I would check with your nutritionist or who ever gave you the diet to follow, see if you can have your DC. I drank my DP up until the night before surgery but I also did not have to do a pre-op diet either.

Good luck and you can do it !!!

[lisalisalisa 54]

Thanks everyone!

[WildGrits 101]

OMG I can feel your pain.

I quit smoking years ago. I quit going out drinking too. But quiting diet soda is the hardest thing ever. I can go two weeks max and then I almost am itching for it.

Too bad it isn't as good without the bubbles. Cause if you could stir the bubbles out of a caffiene free diet soda you would have it made. But *GAG* that's a terrible idea.

[gurliepunk12543 111]

i drank soda up til 2 days prior to surgery my dr said it was fine. i am now almost a year out and i can have fountain soda but can soda hurts but thats only for a treat when i go out to dinner or something. but i use to be a 2 liter bottle a day kinda girl.

[jerz 251]

Soda doesn't expand your pouch. We are told to stay away from it because of the unhealthy habits it can start back up, such as fast food. I drink soda sometimes but it doesn't taste the same. Kinda like you can taste all the chemicals now.

HW:358 DOS:338 CW:275 SD:1/28/13