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I wouldn't do carbonation... It stretches out your stomach. That's not a myth. We did the surgery for a reason. We gotta make sacrifices.

:-( Good luck with your journey.

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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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i haven't had the surgery, haven't even had a consultation by my friend had the surgery on Sept 10, 2014 and has lost 70 lbs. She decided she was going to drink alcohol last weekend. I don't know how much she drank but it was very little and she ended up soused. Also, if you have any underlying unresolved issues from your past (e.g. trauma)that made you eat, I would not even think of trying alcohol. This is specific to gastric bypass surgery but A new study reports that one in 10 gastric bypass patients struggles with alcoholism within two years of the surgery. This statistic is actually from CNN.com-transcripts. There is an entire conversation about it, just type in Dr. Drew and weight loss surgery.

I don't know if this would pertain to you or not, just giving some information,

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Sorry the recipe is around here someplace. I responded to the wrong post. I will find it when I am at my computer!

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I wouldn't drink anything that is carbonated. It will stretch out your sleeve

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Personally, I do not agree it stretches you stomach. But you will find lots who do. I do agree it is empty calories.

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I asked my surgeon this question on Friday and he said no soda or beer unless you're willing to drink it flat. He said he doesn't know too many people who like flat sodas or beer so it's best to never drink them. I know everyone is different but I'd rather not find out if will stretch or not lol. Based on the research I did and my surgeon, I will not drink sodas or any carbonated drink. It's not worth the risk to mess up something so wonderful as the sleeve.

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Yeah, that quote about WLS and alcoholics always leaves out this little bit: 7% of WLS patients ALREADY had a problem with alcohol pre-op. Very good WLS research finds that only another 3% of WLS patients develop an "alcohol problem."

(It makes me craaaazy to see "facts" like that CNN story quoted without any context for that fact.)

Other transfer addictions can also develop -- shopping, sex, smoking, etc. But again, most people who suffer from transfer addictions also had addiction problems or tendencies pre-op. That's one thing your psych qualification can help you identify.

The important thing is be aware of your own tendencies and your own behavior. Taking care of yourself is your #1 job. If you see problems developing, see your surgeon immediately. S/he will lead you to resources that can help you address and resolve those problems.

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Yeah, that quote about WLS and alcoholics always leaves out this little bit: 7% of WLS patients ALREADY had a problem with alcohol pre-op. Very good WLS research finds that only another 3% of WLS patients develop an "alcohol problem."

(It makes me craaaazy to see "facts" like that CNN story quoted without any context for that fact.)

Other transfer addictions can also develop -- shopping, sex, smoking, etc. But again, most people who suffer from transfer addictions also had addiction problems or tendencies pre-op. That's one thing your psych qualification can help you identify.

The important thing is be aware of your own tendencies and your own behavior. Taking care of yourself is your #1 job. If you see problems developing, see your surgeon immediately. S/he will lead you to resources that can help you address and resolve those problems.

Yes, you are right, its not just an alcohol addition that can develop, any addiction can develop. Thankfully the only addiction I've ever had is food and I sure don't want another one! Ever! Thank you for the comment because this is something I will be talking to my therapist about, even though the psych evaluation may address this.

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disappointed by the lack of responses

@@GSJourney23

beer and carbonated drinks are not allowed per my NUT

rule not hard for me since i don't drink soda or beer etc

listening to all our comments/experience from others is great/helpful

but at the end of the day ALWAYS/ONLY listen to your NUT

5 days - 67 replies to your post :rolleyes:

Not Bad!! :)

its hard to answer all questions :(

nobody likes not to have their posts responded too :(

happens sometimes :huh:

good luck newbie :)

wishing you many more replies to all your posts for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life :)

22 lbs down!!

that's great

keep up the good work :)

kathy

congrats :rolleyes:

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Something to make you smile ????

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