Lina12 3 Posted March 29, 2013 Soda anyone and if so how long after surgery before you drank soda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpaceDust 585 Posted March 29, 2013 Many doctors and nutritionists say no, stay away from the stuff altogether. My NUT was willing for me to use my Sodastream to make *very lightly* sparkling Water with a little citrus essence and no sweeteners after a minimum of 6 months (and she warned me I might not be able to tolerate it until even further out). I know there are people here in the forums who have had soda with no ill effects at some point after their surgeries, and hopefully they'll chime in! 2 Yoli3925 and anayortiz reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Dean* 1,594 Posted March 29, 2013 I think I had a soda at around 2 months. I had it out of a glass (ie not out of a bottle or a can) so it wasn't as gassy. You can't really have that much and you have to drink it slow. My Dr was fine with it, but I'd follow what ever your Dr recommends. That's what you pay them the big bucks for! 3 Sadtosaygoodbye, anayortiz and Fiddleman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ballermom 803 Posted March 29, 2013 For me I have not had a craving for Pop. I am 4 weeks out. And i look at it as gas causing possible pain and the carbonation that could stretch the stomach. But I suggest talking to your Nut and Physician to see if they will let you have a flat soda if you really Got to try it. Good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oliver's Mom 258 Posted March 29, 2013 I was never really a soda drinker. Maybe once or twice a month. My nutritionist told me to never drink it again. For me that won't be an issue. I would ask you NUT or doc what their protocol is. Good luck!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rycherchick 147 Posted March 29, 2013 I'm with Olivers mom I dont drink it ever. I learned a long time ago that they color it with motor oil. Google gross things in food and you will see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amys 41 Posted March 29, 2013 On my papers from my doctor it says you can have pop or alcohol after 6 weeks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms.AntiBand 2,984 Posted March 29, 2013 NO! IMHO, regardless of what your nut/dr says, there is absolutely NOTHING good in either diet or non diet soda pop. We've already put our body through $h!t by being obese and nutritionally unbalanced for gosh knows how many years .. Why continue? Be smart and be good to the new you 3 Kristina J., BarbellGrl and Rycherchick reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yezenia87 2 Posted March 30, 2013 I am 7 weeks out and I am able to drink soda however it gives me a wierd gas pain ... Stay away Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pottergirl 261 Posted March 30, 2013 i will not be drinking did again. this was too difficult to go thru....and i truly am ok with that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe I 180 Posted March 30, 2013 My NUT and Dr. said no soda or carbonated beverage (beer) ever again. I never drank soda but I sure liked my IPA's. If it helps me loose and keep of the weight I'll do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcn1970 239 Posted March 30, 2013 These types of things always make me think if you went through all this why would anyone entertain stepping back into an u healthy life style. Now is your chance. You have the ultimate tool available to you, use it. Avoid the things everyone knows are harmful to your body and can lead you down a path from which you came. 2 Ms.AntiBand and Rycherchick reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geminidrive 389 Posted March 30, 2013 Nope, and I was a diet pepsi soda drinker. There are GOOD reasons why the surgeons say to eliminate certain drinks, alcohol, straws, NSAIDS, medications etc. Although it may be hard to eliminate soda, in my opinion it's in our best interest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brandy88 151 Posted March 30, 2013 My dr said 6 weeks also so I will try diet soda but don't know how it will go Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rycherchick 147 Posted March 30, 2013 Its sad that some people are so addicted to soda. Check how many tablespoons of sugar are in it. You might as well just open the sugar bowl and pour into your mouth. I mean that in the nicest possible way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites