Carbonation? Beer?

[abmc 5]

I am having my surgery next January and so still doing lots of research on these boards so I know what to expect when the time comes. I was wondering if anyone could point me to a resource with detailed info about diet and exercise after surgery. I have also been wondering about beer. I have see some folks elude to the fact that maybe carbonation is a no no, but need to know more specifics.

[Frank Duperier 0]

You can check out www.prevention.com for more exercise info following surgery. Good luck!

[makemyownluck 785]

There's lots of hospitals who put their informational booklets online. Here's one that I found very helpful: https://www.hsc.missouri.edu/documents/bariatric/Bariatric%20Booklet%20VSG.pdf

I know Kaiser put together a good one too, but I can't find it... maybe someone else has the link...

As far as beer, I didn't drink it pre-op so I didn't ask or pay attention to the specifics on that. I know carbonated drinks can give you painful gas after surgery, but that eventually it's tolerable (after a few months). My surgeon said absolutely no alcohol for the first 6 months minimum. Most surgeons say no alcohol for a year... so you don't replace a food addiction with an alcohol addiction and also because it's empty calories/carbs.

I do plan to enjoy a glass of wine again one day, but I've never been much of a drinker so these restrictions don't bother me at all.

Good luck!

[abmc 5]

Thank you for the links. I will check it out.