I tend to drink at least 4 cans of soda every day- we have a very cheap vending machine about 15 feet from my desk (I can see it now). After reading about the state of this man's stomach, I'm going to go cold turkey over the next week and see what happens. For the last 2 minutes, so far, so good!
How are you holding up Stephen? edit: Just switch to coffee
Tired, but not bad so far. Although I worry that this is what's happening.
I quit drinking soda with caffeine probably a year ago. Well, I shouldn't say quit completely; I occasionally have a can once a month or so. I also recently quit my daily 64oz of soda habbit (I'd pick up a 32oz soda before and after work) and replaced it with a nice filtered watter bottle. I'm quite happy with this.
I stopped drinking caffeine after graduating high school, this just reaffirms that decision, used to drink about a 12oz can of soda each day, but that was enough for me.
Thanks for posting this joelg236. I was so shocked at the end when he says he's only turning 46. I didn't know a person could rot out their gut that quickly and also be super-productive in such a positive way -- and also not know it -- and also be too busy to go to a doctor much earlier. Anyway, this story is a lifestyle check for the caffeineaholics. I think I'll switch to decaf.