Sodas

[dixiejuju 15]

Is anyone post op drinking sodas? What do we know they will do besides put weight back on? Do we know for certain they stretch ur sleeve??

[NoneYa 380]

I don't think they know anything. I think they advise against it because they see a risk that it could stretch your sleeve. Some Drs don't say never again but many do because the risk is too great for them I think. I personally gave up a raging habit and have not considered picking it back up.

[Malugo 31]

My Nut told me only if they are flat will be ok to drink them.

[mokee 588]

I am 8 months out and occasionally have a diet soda. It gives me a lot of gas but other than that I am fine. As far as stretching goes, I don't think anyone knows for sure.

[JoannLz 62]

My doc said no more ever. Cause the gas will strech your sleeve. And if you try it to early on it can cause a leak. Yah I'm doing so good I do not want to risk it. So I have made my mind up no more coke for ever !! ; (

[Huntingnurse 510]

Yup i am occassionally

[karpouzian 94]

I used to drink at least. 2 liter of diet soda a day... I don't drink any anymore. Sometimes it isn't convenient, but I'm probably a better person for it.

[ashelaine 382]

I've had it on a few occasions. No issues- unfortunately... lol. My dr. Recommends a drink called sparkling ice if you want the bubbles- it's lightly carbonated.

[SerendipityHappens 1,594]

I'm allowed any diet beverage and that includes sodas. I was told to wait 6 weeks before trying a soda though. I was also warned that some people don't tolerate soda and if it caused discomfort that I shouldn't partake (duh) I don't have soda frequently because I don't see it as something that is healthy for everyday, but an occasional diet gingerale is yummy.

[WilkNorCar 0]

I've been able to stay away from them so far

[sharonintx 1,275]

I have some soda every now and then. I haven't had an issue with the sleeve stretching. What I do notice is that no matter how little I drink or how slowly I drink it, the carbonation makes me feel like a big balloon. And forget about wanting any food after having soda. It fills me up for a long time. For the most part it isn't even worth it.

[NoneYa 380]

If I really wanted a bit of soda i would go to my soda stream and instead of tapping it for full carbonation i would tap it for very light carbonation, maybe 3 taps instead of my usual 12.