***SODA*** (not Soad).
I have been doing my research on WLS (extensivley/obsessivly) for a while now. I have my consult with surgeon in 2 weeks. i had a consult 3 years ago but was not approved by insurnace at that time. Now i am doing even more research as i am much more seriously about this path and have been getting things in place for a while now. Anyway, one question i have is with Soda
I dont smoke, dont like coffee or rarely drink alcohol. Obviously i have food issues, but i really enjoy soda. Dt Moutnain Dew and Dt Pepsi are my prefered choices. I have tried a few times to cut it out cold turkey and was not so good for me, which is also why i am doing IE, since restrictions are more of a trigger for me. But if i do have WLS, i understand i cant handle soda or any carbonated beverage? Is that the case with many of you? It is crazy, i know but i am more worried about not being able to follow that guideline than i am about food restrictions with WLS. When i am full and emotionally think i need to eat something, in many cases i have a soda and that satifsfies me. After WLS, If i drink soda it will make me sick and bloated is that the case? Since i hate that feeling, maybe that will be enough to keep me from drinking it. But just water, juice and milk for the rest of my life sounds scary. Maybe i should try again giving up the soda before surgery and that will make it easier. I dont know. Anyway just looking for opinions from those of you who have had WLS and your experience with soda
I know my doctor can also help with some explinations on this, but wanted true life help as well. I am leaning towards RnY, but possibly sleeve, will discuss with my doc again since it has been a while.