hi pc, from what i understand, carbonation is a nono. but you could hear different theories. i stopped drinking soda from the day i started the pre op and havent had one since and same with beer. i would refer to your surgeon or paperwork they gave you. this is def a change of our eating habits and esp how we eat and think.

congrats on doing so well so far, hang in there.

carbonated drinks are very iffy for me. i mostly stay away from them though. i wasnt a big pop drinker pre band though.

I was told that it expands your pouch, and causes pain. they told me that look how it does when you pour it in a glass, how it foams up. It does the same thing when it hits your pouch. I havent had surgery yet, but that is what the nuitrisionist told me.

I dont have restriction but had my last taste of diet coke the night before surgery. You might want to try to really just give it up and move on. I can only speak for myself, but I know that as soon as I found out I could "cheat", I started having a lot of stuff I shouldnt be having- even with no restriction.

I've eaten bread, steak and ice cream. And when I get my first fill next month (August!!) I just know I'll be dreaming about stuff I should have gotten out of my system back in May.

My NP told me at my visit that it is best not to, she said more than anything it causes extremem gas pain in the shoulder. I grew up in a small town where the water was not safe to drink. (Before bottled water was cheap) My mom bought 49 cent 2 litters of pop for us drink so I have always had pop to drink. I will most likely stick with my water. I never drink beer or any other alcholic beverages so that is not a problem. I have not had a dr. pepper in four weeks and honestly I feel pretty good about it!