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[PigsRFlying 0]

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Is it true that Diet Coke will be forever a nono??

[annielkd 0]

At one of my group meetings, someone said they can drink it occasionally, in very small portions. But, I think it's a no-go!

[TerriDoodle 6]

For most of us carbonated beverages, beer and champagne are forbidden foods. I was pretty nervous about it at first but I have had absolutely no problems giving them up and rarely miss them. I certainly wouldn't let it stop me from getting my band!! NO WAY!

[edieparks 2]

Dear Bummed,

You can drink all the flat coke you want!!!!

I love how I feel in my 12 jeans. It is the only thing I really have had to give up. Well gooey bread but I always loved the crust the best anyway.

I would love to have a Diet Mountain Dew but I have found other things to drink that I like just as much.

edie

[jbacher 0]

dear bummed,

[Chickie 15]

Some people can drink coke, flat and fizzy. I prefer not to. Personal choice. Three years ago I thought I could never go without diet coke. I was addicted. Now, I don't miss it.

[jbacher 0]

dear bummed,

i am about 2 and1/2 months post op. i can drink carbonated beverages some times and not at other. soda from a can that is realy fizzy doesn't work well. flat soda works at times. i too have found that i dont miss diet coke as much as i thought i would.

enjoy the options in beverages out there:)

hang in there

joan from reno

[foodstampchamp 3]

I'm sure that varies by doctor but I was told by my surgeon to never drink ANYTHING carbonated again. Whether it has any calories or not. I tried a sip of my hubbies soda many months ago and it about killed me. the pain in my chest was awful.

[niki 1]

Maybe it's time to start discovering the enchantment of other drinks: Water, natural juices, herbal tea, green tea, etc.

Coke, diet or regular, can be rahter addictive (I say this from my own experience...). I still have a sip every now and then, but try at least to have it flat. I had champagne last night (FIL birthday party) but just one flute, not 2 or 3 like I used to, and no harm done. I'll be doing extra 30'mins. at the gym this afternoon.

niki