jersey_girl_86 61 Posted June 8, 2015 I poured my son son ginger ale and he had set my cup near mine and I mistook his cup for my crystal light flavored water. I took a sip and it killed me ALL night. I will not be having any carbonated drink again. I had horrible pains in my stomach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleevenv 483 Posted June 15, 2015 It's a slippery slope. If you read enough of this site, the people desperate because they've started to gain weight back almost always--when pushed--admit they veered off the path of rules set by the experts. Not that anyone is perfect. It just seems to me if I'm going through such a drastic physical change, I'm going to try and follow the expert's advice. My NUT says everyone who has problems or regain started by "testing" her pouch! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikrchk 1,313 Posted June 15, 2015 I was addicted to Coke Zero preop. Took me 6 months to wean off the caffeine alone. Like everyone here I was schooled that carbonation is bad for the sleeve (reasons may vary). We know now that artificial sweeteners can cause problems as well. Did I try diet soda again anyway, yup. But it made me very uncomfortable, so that first try was my last I think. :-) Just made me feel all bloaty and yukky. I tried the Mio Water and didn't really care for it, but have fallen in love with TrueLemon products. Basically powered lemon and stevia, it doesn't give me a bad belly and doesn't cause me to crave sweets\carbs which I believe traditional sweeteners do to me. So I EVER do carbonation, occasionally, if I can find a Guinness Draft, (it's probably the most lightly carbonated beer on the market, though it is heavy), I can get about half down before it gets hot and I do enjoy that, but there are days even that fills me up too much! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yrkybarry 40 Posted June 16, 2015 What is everyone's thoughts on seltzer? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleevenv 483 Posted June 16, 2015 (edited) It's a carbonated no no. For most surgeons and their plans. Edited June 16, 2015 by sleevenv Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NellZ 4 Posted June 16, 2015 I absolutely LOVE sparkling Water, like Perrier or Talking Rain. I'm disappointed I'll have to give up this no carb/no sodium refreshing treat-- but if that's what I have to do so be it. I'm in my pre-op diet stage, and while sparkling Water is still allowed, I've quit drinking it. I've replaced it with unsweetened iced tea with a wedge of lemon-- not quite as festive but still wonderfully refreshing! It's ironic that I'm not missing pizza or coffee... it's the sparkling water I wasn't prepared to give up! lol! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
p1Sz 52 Posted July 13, 2015 Give it a try if you want. Weigh the pros and cons. If you can tolerate and it impedes weight loss, then cut back or eliminate. For me, I can tolerate and diet soda doesn't effect my loss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
