Is It True???

[turtlebutt825 5]

That once sleeved you can never have soda ever again? Not even the diet kind?

[Monay 0]

I heard that bit don't know why.

[turtlebutt825 5]

I'm a total diet dr. pepper addict!! I miss it soo much already I wonder if I let it go flat if it would be ok to drink it?

[wishes 125]

It is a slippery slope, but supposedly, the carbonation can cause stretching. Also, the carbs, calories, and sugar are not conducive to losing weight.

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

For at least the first 4-6 months its been said that you should avoid "sodas". Some believe it's because the carbonation can cause stretching of the new stomach. However, I prefer not to drink them simply because they are full of chemicals and provide zero nutrients to my body. Not only that, they are so full of sodium, even the zero calorie choices that it's going to do 2 things to my body. It's going to strip me of fluids and make me retain them too. In the beginning it's hard enough to get all the fluids in that are necessary. Water or Sports drinks are a far better choice, IMO.

[Foxbins 625]

I have no idea how this got started but from a physics perspective it makes no sense. Carbonation is not going to stretch anything. However, most soft drinks contain citric acid and early out that's probably not a good thing to have percolating around a healing staple line. Also, in a tiny tummy those bubbles give me big burps, which I could do without. Like LMDiva said, there are better choices for fluids but sodas are not gonna kill you.

[Veda 12]

I've heard that it does and doesn't stretch the stomach - both opinions came from doctors. I'm a TOTAL diet Sprite and diet Coke addict; in fact, I'm drinking one now. Better to be safe than sorry so I will be going cold turkey soon. Good luck to you - You're NOT alone! :ballchain:

[Neoteric Verve 65]

I don't think it's so much the carbonation or stomach stretching. Caffeine stimulates hunger (albeit not as much as Ghrelin) and thus tells your body it must eat.

One caveat is that the doctors office says green tea is acceptable, yet my understanding is that tea in general contains more caffeine than colas do.

Go figure, I'd ask for a definitive answer.

[MelissaAnd 3]

Well, it was 4 months before I even attempted a soda. The carbonation gave me a full feeling quite quickly so if I do have a soda, which is rare, I put it over ice and usually let the ice melt to dilute it some. It's sometimes hard to avoid, especially while I was buying clothes for my kids for school at the mall. I try to find iced tea whenever I can instead of soda, knowing that there is more caffeine in it, but I'd rather have tea than soda. Less sugar and its my drink of choice. However, sometimes its hard. I can usually find bottled Water too, but sometimes I just need something else. Crystal Lite and SF Koolaid got old way too fast for me and now I hardly drink them.

[turtlebutt825 5]

Thanks everyone

[MINI-Me 196]

I guess I'm bit of a rebel ... I didn't focus on low carb and started drinking some soda again around 3 months.

I've been at goal since November 2010 and regularly drink soda now. (Pepsi Max is my friend in the morning since I cannot stand coffee, but need my caffeine fix!)

I honestly think the sleeve and eating plans are as different as the individuals who have them. It works for me, but not for others. I definitely agree that a healing tummy should not have the acid and carbonation - dangerous and painful. But, it's been good for me. It's like my "treat".

Funny though ... soda does not really fill me up, but a beer - goodness! One of those and I'm not hungry for a long time. Maybe I should have more beer in my diet? Just kidding!!!!

[FishingNurse 1,210]

My surgeon laughed when I asked him if carbonation streched the sleeve. He said NO WAY. But he reccomends to avoid it for the first 3 months for healing. And then limit it as much as possible.

[prnps 0]

I am 7months out and just started to have one 1-2x week. Saved alot of money on not buying them! But must first meet my Water intake.

pat

[klus263 9]

Our office does not recommend drinking soda. My husband was addicted so he gave it up for good and will not indulge. He does not want to gain his weight back and this can be the start to going back to bad habits. We were told that soda can increase the risk of ulcers. I know we have used coke to clean the connectors of our battery cables. Just think of what this can do to our stomach. I love how I am looking and even though I crave a taste every once in a whlle I have made the decision not to indulge. I think it is a personal decision for each person to make. Good Luck.

[emily_0192010 168]

In my instructions it said that we could have soda but that some people might not tolerate it. It was also suggested to pour it over ice to help break up some of the carbonation. So I would say that you are fine to have some soda, once in a while.. in small amounts!