Really? I haven't had a kidney stone, but I figure if I was going to have one it would been due to all the soda. I only drink water, tea, gatorade, vitamin water, fruit juices, and that about it. I occasionally drink soda when I'm eating out, but I have no soda in my fridge.
I love an ice cold gatorade after a bike ride. The glacier freeze. Have you tried the gatorade pre-game drink and post-game drink? I had 'em both they are alright, the post-game drink I had was a little sweet, but it was drinkable.
All I USED to drink were coffee, coke, and sports drinks. All of which contribute to kidney stones big time. If you have them in moderation along with a lot of water, you should be fine.
NOW I've eliminated soft drinks and sports drinks, cut back on the coffee, and drink mostly water. Never had any problems since.