post op soda

[tdguill 11]

I go for my 3 month post op appointment this Friday and I will be asking about drinking POP I tried a sip of diet coke about a month ago and wasn't impressed with the taste. A couple of weeks ago I tried diet 7 up, and liked it. This week I tried diet A&W diet root beer and liked it. But, I don't want to drink POP if it will harm my sleeve, so I will talk to my doc and NUT.

[No game 14,437]

Fine say "pop" but the "soda" will always come first even when they are said together!

[deedadumble 1,033]

I was ADDICTED to diet soda. I know that like any addict if I were to take a sip, next time it would be two sips and then pretty soon I would be up to a couple cans a day. I would let it replace the heathy Water I drink. I made a choice to have 85% of my stomach removed so that I can live a healthier life and be there for my son and hopefully future grandkids. Making a decision to start drinking diet soda is not a healthy choice for me. There are studies that show that diet sodas are just as detrimental to insulin regulation as sugar.

[Mrswynter22 38]

Hello I have not had my surgery yet, but I was told not to drink soda because it stretches your stomach

[No game 14,437]

Hello I have not had my surgery yet' date=' but I was told not to drink soda because it stretches your stomach[/quote']

There is a school of thought by some doctors that yes, the carbonation can stretch your stomach. But there are also doctors that believe this is not true and moderation is key...

Myself? I don't drink SODA anymore it's not something I wish to put in my body anymore.

Not saying that I don't eat crap occasionally...

(Can anyone say 1/2 slice of pizza last night)

Soda was something I used to drink everyday!

It was part of my weekly shopping list. I was addicted to it! I feel good not drinking it anymore.

But that's just me

[blindjustice 7]

I am 18 months out and I haven't had a coke, soda or pop since about 2 months pre-op. I was so surprised that I haven't missed it. The only time I even think about a diet coke is when hubby and I go to the movies. popcorn and diet coke just kinda go together. I have heard so many bad things about them being painful and all around bad for you that I don't even want to try. #1. I am not into pain. #2. I don't want to go against my docs orders. and #3 I want to follow the rules since VSG is such a big step to change my life for the better.

My sweet tooth has never gone away...that's been my big downfall and has contributed to my 4 month stall. I just have to say no.

[AmandaRaeLeo 2,146]

There is a school of thought by some doctors that yes' date=' the carbonation can stretch your stomach. But there are also doctors that believe this is not true and moderation is key...

Myself? I don't drink SODA anymore it's not something I wish to put in my body anymore.

Not saying that I don't eat crap occasionally...

(Can anyone say 1/2 slice of pizza last night)

Soda was something I used to drink everyday!

It was part of my weekly shopping list. I was addicted to it! I feel good not drinking it anymore.

But that's just me <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

I'm glad you gave up drinking soda.... But do you ever drink POP? :-P

[No game 14,437]

I'm glad you gave up drinking soda.... But do you ever drink POP? :-P

No.... But I'm not above POPping a girl in the face!

""""" on no she didn't""""""

[sarahzamudio1091 185]

No.... But I'm not above POPping a girl in the face! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

""""" on no she didn't"""""" <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/ohmy.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Haha

[Ms.AntiBand 2,984]

" I'm depriving myself of good health by drinking it"

EXACTLY! Soda pop has nothing good about it.. Other than its taste it's a waste!

[Mrswynter22 38]

I agree why go so far and take this big step in having surgery done and start eating sweets and drinking sodas that defeat the purpose

[NoneYa 380]

I just got my surgery date and I formation packet yesterday. Carbonated beverages was listed under the "will stretch your sleeve" category along with eating past the point of being full.

[TES 858]

I was told no soda/pop at all. According to my doc it can stretch the pouch, and the carbonation can cause gas pain.

But it's not a pouch, it's a smaller version of your own stomach when you have VSG. Sounds like a recommendation your surgeon makes to GB patients that may be getting extrapolated for VSG patients?

[TES 858]

I was told no soda/pop at all. According to my doc it can stretch the pouch, and the carbonation can cause gas pain.

But it's not a pouch, it's a smaller version of your own stomach when you have VSG. Sounds like a recommendation your surgeon makes to GB patients that may be getting extrapolated for VSG patients?

[TES 858]

My surgeon allows carbonated beverages (calorie-free/super low calorie ones of course) 3 months post-op. I used to drink several diet Cokes a day and now I will on occasion drink a Le Croix flavored carbonated Water or Pellegrino or a diet ginger ale. I've had a diet Coke once or twice. I do this once every week or two and it's a nice refreshing change. I feel like those people who say they only drink pop as a special treat. I could easily go without it now (where I found that difficult in the past) and feel that I use it wisely. I would never drink a sugar carbonated drink--my surgeon's rule is no more than 15 calories per 8 ounces for any beverage. I sip it slowly and haven't had any issues. I drink water 15 minutes before I eat but I wouldn't do that with a carbonated beverage, since the air fills me up more.