When can we drink soda

[Mousesmom 90]

I have had a diet soda. Its on my list of things that are ok. Do i drink a bottle? No. I bought a 20 oz and then had a sip or 2 over 6 days. I just wanted something different. I found its not very comfortable to drink very much at a time for me. I also used to be a 2 liter a day drinker of diet soda. I do not want to start that habit again. But thats my experience. It may not be yours.

I have moved on to a sparkling Water from safeway that is 0 everything and yummy!

[Kaj 88]

No grapes??? Wow that is some commitment!

ROFLMAO!!!!!

[Kaj 88]

I was told the exact same thing... make the soda or beer go flat and then you can drink it. BUT..... WHY would we want to drink something that is flat?

Speaking for myself only here....Not sleeved yet, however, I gotta say...I love the taste of caffeine free diet coke, cold, room temp, fizzy, flat, in a can, in a bottle, first thing in the morning to swallow my pills, last thing at night to wet my throat. The coke I crack before I go to bed, sits on my bedside table and if there is coke left in it when I get up, I drink it. You speak of 12 step meetings: I know many and addict (name the drug) that can sit in a bar all night and maintain sobriety but gets triggered when they drive down a certain street past a certain liquor store, I know addicts that manage to learn moderation, and I know addicts that use harm reduction to try to minimize the damage their behavior may cause. Everyone has a different level of functioning and a different way of coping. Total abstinence doesn't work for everyone, just like moderation doesn't work for everyone. We are individuals, not a bunch of carbon copy Cookies. Ultimately, we all have to make our own choice. After surgery, I may drink a diet coke again and I may not. At 60 years old, I'm pretty sure I am far enough down the road of life to answer only to myself. A behavior is only pathological if it causes a problem with functioning, IMHO...

[diana89131 258]

Why go through so much just to fall back into your old habits? I am not trying to judge just being honest. There are so many people who would love to has this tool or change in life but unfortunately they were decline by the insurance company and can't afford it and I know would do anything to have this opportunity. You were very blessed. Using this second chance wisely.

[May142013 74]

Any time you want to. Same for eating brownies and ice cream' date=' potato chips, any other junk. You can also stop exercising any time you want. Really, you can pick up any "bad" habit you might have given up for this surgery at any time you want.

Does that sound preachy? It's NOT meant to be. It's just a fact. YOU choose. I could say "Listen to the advice of your doctor," but really, if you're looking for people to say "Well, I did it and I'm fine," you're looking for a reason/excuse to return to something you quit doing for FOUR months.

So the real question, I think, is WHY? If it's GOOD for you, why'd you give it up for 4 months? You gave it up because it's NOT good for you, no matter how you try to rationalize it. Are you craving it? Perhaps, but do you really want to give in to that craving?

I say this from a "been there, done that" place. When I was first banded, I lost 85 lbs. Gave up sweet tea and almost all sugars, junk, etc. But little by little, I brought those things BACK into my life. Now? I'm 25-30 lbs heavier and need the sleeve to try to get my weight back down. I honestly wish I'd never started with the bad habits...

So that's my advice to you. You have FOUR months of not drinking useless calories...why not try to make it 5 months...or more?[/quote']

Amen! Amen! Amen!!!

[Huntingnurse 510]

I am 4 months post op and I would love a drink of cold soda anyone tried soda yet?

I know you didnt ask this question to be preached at - which will undoubtedly happen.

Im five months out. I have one every week or two - nothing like I did pre-op.

started at four months out.

[kulita 243]

I had a slurpee the other day. I loved slurpee pre-op and now that they have sugar free ones, I thought I was in the clear. WELL, I'm not. I only had a few sips and then my stomach starting hurting. Apparently, slurpees have carbonation in it.

SO... for all of you slurpee lovers watch out for this one.

[FatMamaw 7]

I love my diet coke. I did give it up preop and was ready to give it up forever. At first I just tried a sip or two of a flat diet coke. It didn't taste so good. I thought good, I don't miss it. About 4 month out I put a opened one in the fridge and let it sit till the next day . It was wonderful. I had been reading how many doctors are saying carbonation can't stretch your stomach, and the stretchy part has been cut out.... Ect. So for a treat once a day I get a fountain DIET coke and drink it. My stomach is no bigger than when I started and I have no problems. Just giving my experience on diet coke.

[NtvTxn 1,262]

I am 4 months post op and I would love a drink of cold soda anyone tried soda yet?

Is this a SERIOUS question???!!!! I'm three years out and I knew PRIOR to surgery that cokes.....carbonated drinks, were the ONE thing I was not EVER suppose to do. Someone else asked you and I didn't take the time to see if you responded, but why would you WANT to. There is NOTHING about a soft drink, regular or diet, that is good for you.

[Huntingnurse 510]

Is this a SERIOUS question???!!!! I'm three years out and I knew PRIOR to surgery that cokes.....carbonated drinks' date=' were the ONE thing I was not EVER suppose to do. Someone else asked you and I didn't take the time to see if you responded, but why would you WANT to. There is NOTHING about a soft drink, regular or diet, that is good for you. [/quote']

Im pretty sure it was or she wouldnt have wasted her time asking it.

Im pretty sure she knows the rules, but was curious about others experiences. No reason to jump down her throat. If you dont have an experience then not much reason to post?

[SerendipityHappens 1,594]

Is this a SERIOUS question???!!!! I'm three years out and I knew PRIOR to surgery that cokes.....carbonated drinks, were the ONE thing I was not EVER suppose to do. Someone else asked you and I didn't take the time to see if you responded, but why would you WANT to. There is NOTHING about a soft drink, regular or diet, that is good for you.

Why wouldn't it be a serious question. Many of us drink soda occasionally and do so with the blessing of our doctors, I knew ahead of time that drinking soda was not allowed during the first six weeks and that after that it was just an issue of my comfort if I wanted to have some or not. I only know because I ASKED for clarification prior to surgery.. Some people may not ask prior to surgery because they have more important things on their minds to ask their doctors. You're right soda has no nutritional value, but I do enjoy an occasional diet soda. I don't drink crystal light either as it has no nutritional value and artificial sweetener either.. but occasionally I indulge. Giving up soda is great if that's what you want to do.. but for MANY of us our doctors do not believe that carbonation will stretch your sleeve and as long as it doesn't make us gassy, we are allowed it.

[Michellemo 161]

NEVER! Why would you want to after you have went so long without one?

[NtvTxn 1,262]

Why wouldn't it be a serious question. Many of us drink soda occasionally and do so with the blessing of our doctors, I knew ahead of time that drinking soda was not allowed during the first six weeks and that after that it was just an issue of my comfort if I wanted to have some or not. I only know because I ASKED for clarification prior to surgery.. Some people may not ask prior to surgery because they have more important things on their minds to ask their doctors. You're right soda has no nutritional value, but I do enjoy an occasional diet soda. I don't drink crystal light either as it has no nutritional value and artificial sweetener either.. but occasionally I indulge. Giving up soda is great if that's what you want to do.. but for MANY of us our doctors do not believe that carbonation will stretch your sleeve and as long as it doesn't make us gassy, we are allowed it.

Then by all means, drink a coke.

[NtvTxn 1,262]

I never asked prior to surgery, I also didn't ask about anything else specific to what I can or cannot or should and should not have post op. It was laid out there, said without anyone asking about soft drinks.....at the seminar. I have to pause for a minute and try and IMAGINE any reputable doctor giving their "blessing" - but stranger things have happened, I suppose. "Just because you can, doesn't mean you should" 'Nuff said

[NtvTxn 1,262]

Why wouldn't it be a serious question. Many of us drink soda occasionally and do so with the blessing of our doctors, I knew ahead of time that drinking soda was not allowed during the first six weeks and that after that it was just an issue of my comfort if I wanted to have some or not. I only know because I ASKED for clarification prior to surgery.. Some people may not ask prior to surgery because they have more important things on their minds to ask their doctors. You're right soda has no nutritional value, but I do enjoy an occasional diet soda. I don't drink crystal light either as it has no nutritional value and artificial sweetener either.. but occasionally I indulge. Giving up soda is great if that's what you want to do.. but for MANY of us our doctors do not believe that carbonation will stretch your sleeve and as long as it doesn't make us gassy, we are allowed it.

I see you went to Mexico.