No one ever answers my posts......so please comment!

[TheOnlyDuchess 27]

We had surgery the same day I've lost 20 pounds and started at 242. I don't think you should drink beer. I'm going to see nicki Minaj August 2nd and im trying to think if I had one drink what could it be. Maybe vodka? I hate wine now since I had my daughter and I used to be a whino.

[maxinee 20]

We had surgery the same day I've lost 20 pounds and started at 242. I don't think you should drink beer. I'm going to see nicki Minaj August 2nd and im trying to think if I had one drink what could it be. Maybe vodka? I hate wine now since I had my daughter and I used to be a whino.

lol wino

[seesuzyshrink 52]

My doctor said no alcohol for one year. It's not worth the calories at this point. Maybe after I reach goal I'll change my mind.

[LainieG 132]

no alcohol for one year - and no carbonation for life

Beer is carbonated so no beer at all

[lisaluvsgreys 48]

I would never think about eating pizza nor drinking beer after the sleeve. That defeats the entire purpose. After spending $16,000.00 on my procedure, I sure would not even dream of eating foods and drinks that got me here in the first place.

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

I wish doctors would explain the carbonation better so people would realize it is about more than calories and sugar. People think the because they budget the calories and sugar that makes it okay.

The reason you are supposed to avoid carbonation is because the pressure of the carbonation expands your stomach.

If you keep drinking carbonation over time you are going to expand your stomach and lose your restriction. You are going to be able to eat more easier and faster and it is going to contribute to weight regain over time.

If you went through all the pain, money and trouble to get a smaller stomach, don't expand it with carbonation, there are plenty of things to drink with no carbonation.

[need change 36]

My doctor said no carbonated beverages ever again. Not even if they are flat.

[Babbs 14,681]

@@OutsideMatchInside

That rule is not for the sleeve. Only bypass. The sleeve will stretch a little , but will never be the size of your pre surgery stomach. The surgery removed the "stretchy" part of the stomach.

[sleevenv 483]

That was the rule I was given for a sleeve, but not strictly to prevent stretching.

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

@@Babbs

The point is, the stomach is going to stretch some naturally with food over time. Why stretch it more with carbonation, when you don't have to? There are so many alternatives to carbonation, if you know it is going to sabotage you, why even risk it.

[Babbs 14,681]

@@Babbs

The point is, the stomach is going to stretch some naturally with food over time. Why stretch it more with carbonation, when you don't have to? There are so many alternatives to carbonation, if you know it is going to sabotage you, why even risk it.

It doesn't stretch with carbonation. That's my point.

[ajcarl 18]

I had sleeve in dec. don't like the way beer or soda tastes now. I've tried a few times Bloody Mary too didn't like.

Probably a good thing or I'd drink all day. If you have to let it go flat it's not worth having. Seriously I don't miss and the fizz will bloat my stomach. Don't even try is best

[Babbs 14,681]

Here is an awesome video of Dr Weiner and common WLS myths. All of his videos are great, by the way.

[Catherine Davis 36]

I've posted a few times on this site and I'm a little disappointed by the lack of responses I've gotten. Wasn't this site to help users new and old to the Gastric world with questions or problems they maybe having, and to help with advice from someone who has gotten exactly what you have done?! anyway my question is...carbonated drinks...like beer, I've read some people drink them after they've sat out and gotten flat but I'm very interested in what people are saying about BEER, can I have a few sips? none at all? has anyone commenting tried to have some after their surgery? any advice would be great!!!!! and GO.....!!!!!!

Start weight on June 3rd, day of surger- 222lbs

Goal Weight- 120 or less

Current weight 200lbs

24 days post-op and I've lost 22lbs

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Hi there. I haven't been sleeved yet. I am way too addicted to soft drinks (especially to Pepsi max) and I think cutting them out of my diet will be one of my big challenges. Is it better to cut all fizzy drinks right out? I'm worried that allowing myself a small amount, even flat, would open the door to my drinking too much of everything.

[jess9395 5,450]

I accidentally drank some fizzy Water about nine months out and OUCH!!!! Tried a sip again just after a year and still OUCH. Haven't tried since.