“Oh my, I guess it was a bad idea to take advantage of the soda fountain whenever I went to the Ponderosa.”
FWIW — When I go to a buffet, I drink no liquids. So if I eat mucho, I can properly digest it.
Every time we go out they ask me if I want something to drink. I always say no but then they bring water. I don’t drink the water. The exception is when I go to a brewery. Of course I consider beer to be food. The other thing is I don’t drink with a straw unless I’m in a car or fruit smoothies or milkshakes. And generally speaking I don’t drink sugar soda ever. Cider, seltzer or beer. Fresca with a splash of fruit juice or diet A&W.