1920-Zeta 64 Posted July 7, 2012 My surgeon is in the camp of ~~~it wont stretch your tummy and its ok in moderation (diet only) after X weeks depending on how you are healing. I have been drinking diet coke since 6 weeks. I always pour it over ice to release some of the fizz in it. Sadly and weirdly' date=' it is the ONLY thing I have found that does not give me raging heartburn/reflux. Even plain Water gives me heartburn. But always do what YOUR dr says![/quote'] Have you tried diet rite? My body want Water, water, water. Yesterday I had G2 it was not bad. It give me a boost of energy. I was told by my doctor ...I could never have sodas ever in life. I would have 2 wait 2 chew gum. I still chew sugar free gum. <br />Sincerely<br /> Z Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suzilouise 13 Posted July 8, 2012 I have been told no soda and I love diet coke. Do you guys get Soda Stream in America? If so, I bought the diet coke Syrup that you buy for the soda stream and mix it with Water. Hey presto, completely flat diet coke. 1 Pre-OpLoser619 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrsnate 55 Posted July 8, 2012 I have been told no soda and I love diet coke. Do you guys get Soda Stream in America? If so' date=' I bought the diet coke Syrup that you buy for the soda stream and mix it with Water. Hey presto, completely flat diet coke.[/quote'] I've been wondering if that would work! We have Soda Stream here so I may consider that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Failure 32 Posted July 8, 2012 What about carbonated Water like soda water or Voss water? I am not one for soda, I haven't been for years. But I do like voss water on occasion and it's just basically a carbonated flavorless water. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nursebre29 8 Posted April 16, 2014 My Dr said to mix it a bit and get it a bit flat prior to drinking. She never said I could not have it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nursebre29 8 Posted April 16, 2014 My Dr said to mix it a bit and get it a bit flat prior to drinking. She never said I could not have it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Imanurse 27 Posted April 16, 2014 I too was told no soda, I stopped 3 years ago and haven't missed it one bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
She's_Sleeved 93 Posted April 16, 2014 My surgeon said absolutely no carbonation ever! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jennifer2575 55 Posted April 16, 2014 I was told no soda, no champagne nothing carbonated. It will cause lots of issues. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loseit2014 8 Posted April 17, 2014 My surgeon said I can have soda as long as it's sugar free and diet. He said flat is best but can try with carbonation and see how I handle it. No I have not it, I love the strawberry lemonade Crystal light and teja unsweetened ice tea Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mairkaye 4 Posted April 17, 2014 I accidentally drank some coke at about 3 1/2 months out. I thought it was tea. That was the worst I have felt since having the surgery. I hope that never happens again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaxhdsn 11 Posted April 17, 2014 I was told no soda because the chemicals make you hungry, but that carbonated Water is okay as your sleeve will stay the same Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nursebre29 8 Posted May 30, 2014 My Dr said to mix it a bit and get it a bit flat prior to drinking. She never said I could not have it. I have had one soda a day for awhile now. I take tiny sips and always drink from a cup. It helps take some of the carbonation out. I have not had any problems and i have been loving my diet cream soda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Debi Amador 120 Posted May 30, 2014 I was told to put a little soda in a snack size zip lock bag and put it in your pocket. Your new stomach is the size of a snack size bag and you can see what the soda does to the bag and then decided if you want to put that into your body. Plus, any soda is a lot of calories, even diet soda that says no calories is full of stuff that once it hits your body turns into calories. On average a diet soda drinker gains 10 pounds a year instead of losing weight. Water is best and if you need some flavor crystal light works. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites