No carbonation ever again?

[CoreyCan 95]

I drink carbonated drinks sparingly. Only because of the gas it gives me. Painful gas. I will have a seltzer Water or a beer on occasion but for the most part I stay away because of the gas. (I'm a year out).

[kimk1999 450]

I'm about 4 months out. I still drink carbonation every once in a while. Usually it's in the form of a sip or two of my fiancé's drink. Drinking too much of it leads to pain in my shoulder.

Alcohol - usually have a glass at night. It's empty wasted calories so that has slowed my progress down but it's enjoyable experience and doesn't make me feel like I'm on a restricted diet. I hardly drink beer now. Between the higher calorie content and the carbonation it's just not worth it for me.

[mooncat 106]

Having to give up my beloved Diet Coke was a major concern of mine before the surgery. It actually violated two rules - no caffeine and no carbonation. I was not sure I could do it, but I was committed to try. Funny thing - I am 4 months out and I don't even miss Diet Coke. I would not have one today even if they told me it was okay. I just don't want it anymore. I never drank Water before, but I have found that a little Mio or other flavoring in Water totally satisfies me and is so much healthier. I think the caffeine had me on a roller coaster that made it difficult to rest well and night and then I needed the caffeine to come out of the fog the next morning. I feel so much better all day now that I would not even think of going back.

[BigGirlPanties 957]

I agree with the above...all of them LOL

I haven't touched carbonated beverages since my surgery, I don't miss them at all, and I was a 2 liter (minimum) a day Diet Coke drinker...when I gave it up for my liquid diet, I never looked back, and I don't regret giving it up...don't miss it at all. I really thought that would be a hard habit to break...

At the Success Habits workshop that we had to attend prior to surgery, Nisa put a balloon over the top of a bottle of coke, and it filled with gas, without any help...she said she left it on her desk one time to see how long it would stay filled...she said it stayed for 3 days before she dumped it...3 days of AIR in your tummy!!! NO THANKS. Decaf iced tea for me, or Torani syrups added ...

As for alcoholic beverages, was never a big drinker, so I don't miss that AT ALL...empty calories and carbs....

but as stated, I will never say never...who knows what tomorrow may bring... you just have to live in the moment!

Edited April 23, 2014 by BigGirlPanties

[magtart 603]

I am not a soda drinker, never have been. I do, however, enjoy an occasional ginger ale or tangerine flavored sparkling Water. I have had both since surgery, but only a few sips and then I put it away.

[nyorker 67]

Surgery 9/21/13 lost 70lbs I drink beer and have Starbucks mocha coffee everyday and feel fine. I don't drink soda at all. Beer 3 bottles and feel fine. I drink beer maybe once a week. Used to drink a 6 pack but 3 is the max now .

[taylor_holt 33]

How long were you post op before you tried a beer?

[nyorker 67]

How long were you post op before you tried a beer?

About 6 months

[bozo511@hotmail.com 0]

why the no straw thing??

[BigGirlPanties 957]

@bozo511@hotmail.com I believe the "no straw" rule is because it adds air to your pouch, problem, for me, is that the ice or a cold drink bothers my teeth (sensitivity)...so in order to drink, I need a straw... so I admit, as stated previously, we are all different and we have to find what works for us... in order to keep my liquids up, I have to put a straw in... probably at my next NUT visit I should discuss that...hmmm...food for thought!

Edited April 28, 2014 by BigGirlPanties

[Ginger Snaps 1,323]

And BigGirlPanties... food for thought doesn't have carbs, Protein OR fat!!!

[BigGirlPanties 957]

_{@Ginger Snaps lol...actually I thought about that after I posted..."food for thought is always a 'free" food"}