Coke

[lyd83 2]

Has anyone drank coke while on their post op diet?? Just wondering. If so, were there consequences?

[Smokey12 71]

I was advised not to drink soda of any kind after surgery. PERIOD

[lookingforwardnotback 71]

I was advised not to drink soda of any kind after surgery. PERIOD

Me too!

[lisa2job 130]

ten months out and havent had a diet coke for a year now , boy do I miss soda !! but I also was told no soda after surgery

[Guest Jason Cody]

I new I was going to get this surgery a year prior so I really adjusted my diet. I knew that there was going to be a "zero" carbonation stipulation especially soda. I removed myself from my soda addiction 8 months prior to surgery. The first month and a half was very very hard. After the second month it was easier but every once in a blue moon I will get a craving; I typically will have a small orange juice to curb the craving. My doc and nut said that zero carbonation for the first three weeks after surgery and the goal is to eliminate it all together for those who can.

[Doing It 4 Them 84]

I haven't had surgery yet but I know that I can't have it so I stopped drinking them in April. I really haven't missed it much yet.

[awifeinmichigan 233]

I am pre-op and a former Coca Cola addict. I have gone cold turkey as a way of disciplining myself for my future sleeve. It is hard but the battle will be worth it.

[Dreamingofhealth 223]

I am pre-op and a former Coca Cola addict. I have gone cold turkey as a way of disciplining myself for my future sleeve. It is hard but the battle will be worth it.

I am pre-op as well. I haven't had diet Pepsi in over 7 weeks... It has been the toughest thing ever! I am severely addicted to it.

I had headaches and dizziness for the first week, but now I feel much better. I'm also noticing that my stomach feels better and I don't have heartburn anymore!

It's been tough, but for me personally I wanted to give it up because its been a struggle being obese and I want to make ANY and EVERY change possible to beat this battle once and for all.

Good luck with your journey!

Sheena :-)

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

It has been over 2 years for me not having any sodas. This is a miracle for me bc I have been addicted to them since I was a small child. this is success to me.

[awifeinmichigan 233]

I am pre-op as well. I haven't had diet Pepsi in over 7 weeks... It has been the toughest thing ever! I am severely addicted to it.

I had headaches and dizziness for the first week' date=' but now I feel much better. I'm also noticing that my stomach feels better and I don't have heartburn anymore!

It's been tough, but for me personally I wanted to give it up because its been a struggle being obese and I want to make ANY and EVERY change possible to beat this battle once and for all.

Good luck with your journey!

Sheena :-)[/quote']

Same to you Sheena.

[sharonintx 1,275]

Since you asked, I'm 4 mos out and am having half a glass of Pepsi right this minute. I do understand that sleeve people aren't supposed to have it. I've had carbonated beverages 4-5 times since about 3 weeks post op. I can't drink more than 5-6 sips before I start getting full. It takes a long time to drink half a glass. I will say that there have been no consequences from it. I still lose weight, i do not stretch my sleeve, and it does not make me crave even more bad things. Some will disagree, but I didn't get this sleeve to be on a strict diet or refuse myself the things I want. Moderation is the key and quite frankly, who can really drink or eat much at all (good or bad) with 15% of your stomach left? Not me that's for sure. I don't deny myself anything at all.

My behavior has not triggered: binge eating, holes or leaks in my sleeve, stretching of my sleeve, complete loss of control in making good and healthy decisions.

If ya want a little Coke then have it. Be warned that it will make you full very quickly and you may burp the rest of the day.

[Ms.AntiBand 2,984]

I don't drink any carbonated beverages and havent or years simply for the fact it doesn't have anything good in it.. And most likely harmful ingredients. The only purpose for drinking soda is for self indulgence and I'm over that and find better-for-me things to indulge in.

[amytug 996]

I'd rather have a couple squares of quality dark chocolate!

[Doing It 4 Them 84]

I'd rather have a couple squares of quality dark chocolate!

Me too... I don't know how I will survive my PMS. LoL

[nursepez 152]

I keep having these deja vu experiences...about weekly it seems.

Soda....is it okay to drink soda...can I have a soda...I had some soda...where have I seen this before???