courtney333 35 Posted January 11, 2013 I have been sick all day and unable to eat ! My stomach is churning and I can't stay off the toilet ( I know TMI) but I am 7 months post op and haven't had a carbonated drink but I can't drink Water or juice it makes me sick - the only thing that has seemed to work is Sprite - do y'all think it's okay to drink one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mezanne1401 190 Posted January 11, 2013 From what I understood from my doc is no carbonated drinks. I get where you're coming from. When I get a stomach bug, the first thing I grab is ginger ale and my doc said absolutely not. I'm still a sleeve freshman at two months out, so I might be wrong. Just what I got from my doc. Hope you get to feeling better!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilbearzmom 584 Posted January 11, 2013 Try shaking it up to get rid of the carbonation- I'd be very afraid of what would happen if you had bubbly stuff. Hope you're better soon! -Kendra Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeriouslyChange 319 Posted January 11, 2013 Have you tried pedialyte? The baby Fluid? It's like Gatorade but lighter on the stomach 1 newlife2014 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eressa76 19 Posted January 11, 2013 Ginger! Get some ginger root and snip a piece off and tuck it in your cheek 2 SeriouslyChange and AStephenson reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MOMW 71 Posted January 11, 2013 I am 7 months out. I can do the occasional caffeine free soda from a fountain. I then leave it sit for a while and then drink slowly. My dietitian said this was ok. I may have a little gas if I do drink it too fast or don't leave it sit long enough. But remember no straw. Hope you feel better soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enigmachik 403 Posted January 11, 2013 I occasionally drink diet soda without issues. I have to drink it slowly, but it's fine. My surgeon has no problem with it. This is one of those areas that surgeons disagree on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Annie B 89 Posted January 11, 2013 Poor the sprite in a glass and then stir with a spoon until it's flat. It takes care of the carbonation but leaves you with the right taste. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnlatte 1,232 Posted January 11, 2013 I wouldn't do it personally. I know that others say its fine. I do agree with the op about the ginger though. Ginger tea would be good too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SleeveNZ 219 Posted January 11, 2013 I was told by my NUT carbonated is fine after 3 months so if it makes u feel good go for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilbearzmom 584 Posted January 11, 2013 I was told by my NUT carbonated is fine after 3 months so if it makes u feel good go for it. I kind of wish I didn't read this. LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcsleeved2013 40 Posted January 13, 2013 My surgeon said their is nothing wrong with drinking carbonated drinks just sugar free, to keep the calories down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azquilter92 82 Posted January 13, 2013 I occasionally drink diet soda without issues. I have to drink it slowly' date=' but it's fine. My surgeon has no problem with it. This is one of those areas that surgeons disagree on.[/quote'] It is something they do not agree on. I do drink soda,always diet,always have. I did however wait for several months after surgery,and took sips to wait for any reaction. And I pour it in a cup so that most of the carbonation escapes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geminidrive 389 Posted January 13, 2013 Why not take an anti-nausea medication instead? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
O.T.R. sleever 3,386 Posted January 13, 2013 I'd recommend diet Sierra Mist Natural if you are going to do a clear soda, but my preferred treatment for nausea is a drop or 2 of real peppermint oil on the back of your tongue. Works every time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites