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Hi everyone,

I've been staying away from carbonated drinks like soda since surgery 4 months ago. My question is, has anyone had something like a mikes hard lemonade or something similar? My doctor cleared me to drink alcohol but I don't really like anything other this. I know it has a little carbonation (less than soda). Just wondering if I can drink something like that this weekend at a 4th of July party. Thanks!

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I take sips of coke zero off an on throughout the day. If i drink too much of it my pouch will hurt. They say to stay away from carbonated drinks...but i think in moderation, should be OK. That's just me though...may want to check with your Dr. also.

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My Dr said to kiss soda and alcohol good bye forever. He won't support it. Even after the first year. LOL

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It's so weird the differences in doctors. I'm not sure about alcohol as I haven't asked- not a big drinker anyway.

My NUT says no sodas ever again and yet my surgeon told me when I'm 2-3 months out he doesn't mind as long as there is no caffeine and it's Diet. I mean they work in the same practice and yet have varying rules!

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I've been staying away from carbonated drinks like soda since surgery 4 months ago. My question is, has anyone had something like a mikes hard lemonade or something similar? My doctor cleared me to drink alcohol but I don't really like anything other this. I know it has a little carbonation (less than soda). Just wondering if I can drink something like that this weekend at a 4th of July party. Thanks![/quote']

My team said to avoid alcohol for the first 6 month....and I was told when u first drink you may want to do it at home because you can get drunk off a small amount.

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I've read that it stretches your pouch?...but i'm really confused about that because if you have two outlets in your pouch...how can it stretch? So many conflicting articles on carbonated drinks!

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I'm done with alcohol. After surgery doc found a ulcer. I don't want any issues. I went to a bar/grill last weekend. I had a crystal light drink enhancer in my purse ordered Water in a glass gave it a shot of enhancer for color. Lol. I had fun, felt great the weird part was when the guys wanted to buy me a drink... I had to say I want a water. Lol

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