in dire need of a soda!

[cnocon 36]

Google is not the place to go for a question as serious as this. Call your physician. Every medical doctor I've seen and every book I've read on the subject says any carbonation is dangerous to the integrity of your pouch. As time passes, you will either be gradually stretching it out by breaking the rules on occasion, or maintaining its size by following the rules. If your surgeon says its ok, then ask him or her in what quantities and frequency. Don't leave it to a stranger on a forum like me or a random Google search result to give you the right answer. All I can tell you is what I've learned from books and doctors and my bariatric support group.

[hokiesmama 10]

No soda' date=' or any carbonated beverages at all, ever. The gas stretches your pouch.

Same with using straws and chewing gum - you swallow air in both cases, which expands your pouch.

No gum will be the hardest for me, but it's worth it [/quote']

I did some research on the gum chewing, since I love my gum...it kept coming up over and over that it can put air in your pouch but not stretch it. The problem is if you swallow the gum. There's a problem there. I can deal with burps/toots just so i can have my gum. As long as there's nothing else in my stomach I haven't had any problems with gum.

[cnocon 36]

I've got to ask my doc about that because I would be sooooo happy if I could keep chewing SF gum

[babygirl901 173]

No soda, or any carbonated beverages at all, ever. The gas stretches your pouch.

Same with using straws and chewing gum - you swallow air in both cases, which expands your pouch.

No gum will be the hardest for me, but it's worth it

I haven't had any problems. I

[T bonz 3]

Wait!!! using straws strech your stomach out? OH no I have been using straws, they even gave me straws in the hospital everyday!!!

[sunshine413 343]

Wait!!! using straws strech your stomach out? OH no I have been using straws' date=' they even gave me straws in the hospital everyday!!![/quote']

Straws can allow air for some people. If it was causing gas, you'd know. I use a straw, always. I'm a lady. I don't have issues with gas. I also chew gum when I run. sugar free, of course.