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I would kill for a soda...

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:) I think I would Kill for a coke right about now! That has been the hardest thing for me, the food yes I feel hungry but I can drink a protein shake and be fine or broth etc. But seriously I want something more than water.... I am curious did everyone give up soda all together even after the month or so post op or does anyone drink diet soda oppose to regular? I have a friend who had gastric bypass and she drinks soda like crazy and she is doing great... is it just me that thinks I can't? I understand why the soda isn't good for me right now, healing and all but really...
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I was a sodaholic before being banded i gave it up. I miss my soda but i dont want to take the chance on it streching my band and haven it not work right

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My doctor says no pop . . . and honestly, I haven't missed it. I wondered how I would do because I often had a Vernor's in the evening when I had an upset stomach. I think now I had an upset stomach because I was eating too much because I haven't had that feeling at all since starting the pre op liquid diet. My understanding is that the pop can stretch out your pouch - yikes!

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Great advice from marw and crsti41 it isn't worth the bubbles stretching out your pouch plus you don't really heal for 6-8 weeks maybe longer. I have a friend that has been a couple years out on surgery and now and then she sips a bit of soda but sometimes its ok but at times it really bothers her. I wouldn't try it maybe a sip of cold tea or lemonade just something different than water now and again may help. Good luck!

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I tried some diet coke at lunch a couple weeks ago. First, I made the mistake of drinking through a straw which I've read isn't good. But the soda didn't feel good when it got down. Kind of rumbled a lot. Never did have more than those two sips, and haven't missed it.

I used to be a four can a day person. Could not get out the door in the morning without one already drank and one in my hand for the drive...........

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My doctor told me to wait 60 days and then just limit my soda. I am able to drink any diet soda except diet mountain dew. I only drink 1 a week, I would ask your doctor to make sure. Good Luck!

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Being honest here, I drank 2-3 20oz bottles and 2-3 cans every day. Yes I said every day before surgery. I started cutting back and replacing it with Vitamin Water Zero. I have been soda free since March. Occassionally I will take a sip of my hubby's soda but that's about it. I was told the bubbles can stretch the pouch and can be uncomfortable. Not worth finding out.

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YEA!!! so sad to say but im going on my 4th month...still craving that darn SODA!!! tried it ...not a good Idea..didnt feel good going down.. yea...my husband had the gastric and he drinks that soda like its going out of style..:)

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