soda

[Froggie D 1]

I was a Diet Coke addict. I drank 6-8 per day. I stopped the caffeine six months ago and was not sure I would be able to give up the carbonated drinks as I love the bubbles.

I stopped a month before my surgery. I found that practicing getting in 64 oz of Water did not leave much room for pop.

I was banded last week and I can honestly say I do not miss the pop. At present I cannot even imagine putting something with bubbles in my pouch.

And I feel much better with my Water than my pop. My skin is not so dry and I feel well hydrated.

You will get used to it faster than you think.

[montynic 1]

My doctor said no more soda... ever! The carbonation can stretch the pouch and/or cause slippage... even 6 months down the road.

[kagead 0]

My Dr. and nutritionist are also in the "No Soda. Ever." camp.

I loved my diet Dr. Pepper, but said goodbye to it in February. The most surprising thing is that my sweet cravings declined almost immediately.

I probably won't be banded until late May or early June, but I figured I'd have enough to deal with post op and having to cut out pop at the same time would probably push me over the edge. :thumbup:

DM

[Kalipso2 25]

fortunately my doctor allows diet soda 6 months after surgery. i haven't had any problems drinking it other than a gurgling sound of the carbonation going thru the band when i drink. it sounds like my stomach is growling but 10 times as loud!

[Katy517 1]

My surgeon told me that I could never drink anything carbonated again - ever.

[Manda87 3]

Wow. It's obvious that every doctor is different. Some doctors say 4 weeks, 6 months, or never. I suggest follow doctors orders or ask them if you aren't sure.

[Froggie D 1]

My Dr. and nutritionist are also in the "No Soda. Ever." camp.

I loved my diet Dr. Pepper, but said goodbye to it in February. The most surprising thing is that my sweet cravings declined almost immediately.

I probably won't be banded until late May or early June, but I figured I'd have enough to deal with post op and having to cut out pop at the same time would probably push me over the edge.

DM

Excellent ideas! I think it really helps to be ready for surgery.

I stopped the caffeine first, then the pop, then the sugar so I would be through all of that before my surgery. I am so glad. I had cravings and headaches and fatigue going off all that. By the time I had my surgery, I was used to having none of that and surgery went very smoothly.

I am 11 days out for surgery now and starting to eat solid food with a big emphasis on my Protein. I am not hungry and do not crave anything at this point. I get full eally fast.

I was not required to do a preop diet, but I followed what many here were talking about - a Protein Drink for Breakfast and lunch and a Protein and veggies dinner. I have now lost 28.6 pounds and feeling good.

I do not think I would feel nearly as good if I had tried to get off pop, caffeine, and sugar at the same time as surgery.

Stick with this philosophy and I think you will be glad you did.

Good luck on your surgery!

PS. I found Flav*or*ice Lite pops that come in "pop" flavors - root beer, 7 upDr. Pepper, orange crush

Edited April 18, 2010 by Froggie D

[Danyett 0]

All doctors and people are different i am 6 months out and unable to drink soda. A few weeks ago i grabed my girlfriends drink by accident and was in pain right away. I miss soda but not enough to go through the pain.Also I am self pay and would hate to mess up my band by drinking soda anyway

[M.T. in Indy 0]

My doc says no more soda, period! He said the carbonation in the soda can stretch out your pouch. So from here on out, I am soda free!!

Yep my surgeon told me the same thing. He also said it can cause slippage. But it's funny how when you never really eat/drink something then you're told you cant have it, it makes you want it! At least every now and then. I paid out of pocket so definitely wont be having any soda ever!

Edited April 18, 2010 by M.T. in Indy

[QueenHunt 1]

I am going crazy also. Dr. Pepper was my best friend. We had part in such sweet sorrow.

[megster27 1]

Believe me it sounds difficult to give up soda now, but once you start loosing that weight..there is no way you will ever look back! It has been 1 year 1 month & 21 days since I have had soda & I have to say, you loose the taste for it. I don't even think of it anymore & I used to be an avid coke drinker. I do still ocassionally have a carbonated drink like Red Bull or a beer, but never any type of sode- diet or not. There is just WAY to much carbonation in it & I don't want to chance stretching my pouch out.