Is it just me?

[snugelkin 17]

I'm pre op. N I see everyone talk about their love of food.... I guess I'm just odd. Because don't get me wrong I like food but I didn't get fat by eating... I got fat by drinking. I drink cola like allot. I'd eat maybe a potato for lunch. Then a 9 inch plate of food for dinner. A although I admit I have a sweet tooth I didn't have sweets everyday...but the soda. Ive cut down allot I'm down to 2 a day ( I know not enough but I'll get there) I just find the eating more meals n Snacks hard. Its not odd for me to go all day n only eat a small dinner.... Well that's about my struggles. Thank u for listening...

Thank u

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

One thing I have learned through this process is how bad my nutrition was pre-op ---definitely carb heavy with much too little Protein.

Just weaning yourself off of the cokes will do a tremendous amount for your health.

[KristenLe 5,979]

@@snugelkin You will need to eat more frequently or you will have issues with your metabolism and weight loss. Whenever I used to say I was hungry, my skinny Mom would say "have a coke" - like that was the answer. Anyway - maybe once you stop drinking the soda - you will want real food.

[snugelkin 17]

I think ur right because I did used to drink a coke as a meal...

Thank u

[Andrea72 510]

@@snugelkin

Sounds like we share the same love for Coke. I did have some bad eating habits, but mainly it was my love for coke.

I hate to admit this but after having my second son, I had a 12 pack a day habit. Funny how I could drink that much, but I struggle to get in any other fluids. Lol.

He is 10 now, and it did subside over the years, but I did not go a day without at least one or two.

Even through pre op.

I was so worried about life after surgery and not drinking coke but the unexpected happened.

I am going on 8 weeks post op and the only time I thought about it was when I realized I haven't wanted, craved, or missed my long time carbonated friend.

If I take nothing away from this surgery other than me stopping my coke addiction, I consider it a HUGE success.

Here's to wishing you the same blessing in disguise!!

[snugelkin 17]

Your right sometimes I've caught myself not even wanting a coke but I had it opened out of habit before I even realized it. Sometimes I hate the taste but out of habit I drink it.

Thank u

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

@@snugelkin

Sounds like we share the same love for Coke. I did have some bad eating habits, but mainly it was my love for coke.

I hate to admit this but after having my second son, I had a 12 pack a day habit. Funny how I could drink that much, but I struggle to get in any other fluids. Lol.

He is 10 now, and it did subside over the years, but I did not go a day without at least one or two.

Even through pre op.

I was so worried about life after surgery and not drinking coke but the unexpected happened.

I am going on 8 weeks post op and the only time I thought about it was when I realized I haven't wanted, craved, or missed my long time carbonated friend.

If I take nothing away from this surgery other than me stopping my coke addiction, I consider it a HUGE success.

Here's to wishing you the same blessing in disguise!!

There are some reason posts where people are panicking about giving up pop and coming up with all kinds of justifications for not doing it. They need to hear your story.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Just think how much money you can save! Maybe take the money you spend on comes and buy coca-cola stock!

[Andrea72 510]

I didn't even think about the money saved.

Thanks @@Inner Surfer Girl

And feel free to share wherever you see fit.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I didn't even think about the money saved.

Thanks @@Inner Surfer Girl

And feel free to share wherever you see fit.

I usually do!

[snugelkin 17]

Fyi update. I had my surgery n gave up coke. I dont even miss it. Im so amazed n so is my family!

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