SleeveShelly 75 Posted November 30, 2012 My surgeon told me I could have pop. Does anyone else drink it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kristi64 33 Posted November 30, 2012 My nut said it was recommended you never drink sodas....thats suprises me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missT 13 Posted November 30, 2012 My Doctor said I can never have them again . No , carbonation it can expand your sleeve . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amykins 202 Posted November 30, 2012 Nope, no soda for me ever again. My surgeon said carbonation can stretch the sleeve. And I don't plan to experiment to see if that's true. I will take my surgeon's word on it. 1 Kristi64 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jkl94597 34 Posted November 30, 2012 I also was told no more soda ever since ur can stretch your sleeve. I'm not willing to test it out to find out whether or not its true! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shane martin1969 188 Posted November 30, 2012 My nut said , it is painful from the gas expansion while healing ! Once healed in moderation it is ok, it is very difficult to stretch sleeve . They remove the stretchy material of stomach and make your sleeve out of the harder part of stomach Sent from my iPhone using VST 1 LadyK reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colunga65 8 Posted November 30, 2012 My surgeon told me I could have pop. Does anyone else drink it? I was told i should not drink it.. I had a small sip and felt like i was going to explode.. I kinda panicked and kept patting my chest like a baby to burp it up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fiddleman 4,376 Posted November 30, 2012 My NUT has said during both pre and post op support groups that drinking soda is not a good idea. It is not only because of the carbonation, but she also said it is a gateway for some to fall back into old destructive eating habits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lollyfidy1965 402 Posted November 30, 2012 My surgeon is of the "no soda ever" crowd. I'm ok with that, regardless of the reason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raven8888 86 Posted November 30, 2012 It's true that it can cause gas pains, especially when you are so fresh post op. however the farther you are out the more it is tolerated. that forant mean its the best choice for you. it was explained to me that it is not so much that it stretches the stomach permanently, it that the carbonation stretches the stomach when it is in there and creates a larger space, which allows you to put more food in it, and ultimately gain weight back, and set yourself up for bad habits again. This is an opportunity to change bad habits that can lead to weight gain again. So it's more a choice you have to make, in my opinion it's self sabotage to even rationalize it. 2 amykins and suzthebrit reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colunga65 8 Posted November 30, 2012 It's true that it can cause gas pains' date=' especially when you are so fresh post op. however the farther you are out the more it is tolerated. that forant mean its the best choice for you. it was explained to me that it is not so much that it stretches the stomach permanently, it that the carbonation stretches the stomach when it is in there and creates a larger space, which allows you to put more food in it, and ultimately gain weight back, and set yourself up for bad habits again. This is an opportunity to change bad habits that can lead to weight gain again. So it's more a choice you have to make, in my opinion it's self sabotage to even rationalize it.[/quote'] Amen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azrrel herrejon 10 Posted November 30, 2012 I dnt think that's a good idea soda has gas and it will stretch your stomach out again just a suggestion . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Dee 4 Posted November 30, 2012 I was told I could drink it after 6 months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yashi 5 Posted November 30, 2012 Soda is a no no.....my doc told....what r more problems that strech stomach.....I sometimes need to vomit as I overeat,,,,,is that a prob too Sent from my iPad using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delta_girl 931 Posted November 30, 2012 No soda for me ever again, which is fine with me. Now beer...that is a crying shame. I will absolutely be compliant. I didn't run around being fat and unhealthy for 44 years to go through the expense and pain of surgery, the recovery and the change in relationship with food, just to sabotage myself back to where I was before. That would be insane. 1 amykins reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites