why no soda??

[w8onit 40]

so my doctor said i cant have soda for 6 months. stupid question- why??

[MissKay 329]

Empty calories. High sugar content. Empty carbs. High fructose corn Syrup. The list goes on and on. The biggest thing is once post-op, a lot of people can't tolerate the carbonation. I'm lucky that I can, but I stay far away from soda because there is no health benefit to it at all.

[carter7165 21]

I took a swallow of mt dew and I could feel it in my pouch. It was painful and burned. I won't try it again.

[AnneElliot 79]

It's probably going to be forever. It will hurt alot to drink Soda....

[triplethreat 257]

I am ok with carbonation but choose not to drink anything carbonated...it isn't good for bone density and there is really no benefit to it.

[carlacv 27]

My surgeon told me never again. I cried so much since I was a heavy coca-cola addict since age 5! Had several a day. I got sleeved 9/27 and I haven't looked back! Don't drink it! I won't even contemplate a sip I'm afraid I'll go back to it. So I had to divorce it!

[A New New Dawn 1,695]

I think the nutritionist told me it could stretch your pouch. Also, cause discomfort.


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[tenseintexas 182]

I drink Coke Zero occasionally. I let it get pretty flat.

[Andrea F 48]

The carbonation will cause your sleeve/pouch to expand possibly stretching it out some. It will take more volume to feel full and you'll get less benefit from your weight loss surgery.

This is something we all could easily do without - and if you have some sort of extreme dependence or emotional attachment then your mental health issues should be dealt with as well.

[Heath55 17]

I promise after your first sip when you wanna die you'll forget about your obsession lol. I knew it would hurt but had to touch the flame and try but then I was good. Eventually I could drink it in moderation but it's not a go to drink anymore.


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[Tessa-VSG 20]

I have asked my doctor the same question, im a redbull addict and going a day without it gives me endless Migraines. He said its an easy way to gain all your weight back, plus you might not be able to tolerate it early on.


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[w8onit 40]

I promise after your first sip when you wanna die you'll forget about your obsession lol. I knew it would hurt but had to touch the flame and try but then I was good. Eventually I could drink it in moderation but it's not a go to drink anymore.


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i never really drank soda but when i drink occassionally i like to chase alcohol with a shot lol not the end of the world if i cant have it though

[w8onit 40]

I have asked my doctor the same question, im a redbull addict and going a day without it gives me endless Migraines. He said its an easy way to gain all your weight back, plus you might not be able to tolerate it early on.


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see i can live without it but i want to be able to drink it sometimes with alcohol and if i have a tummy ache, gingerale helps me :/

[w8onit 40]

thank you everyone[emoji4]

[w8onit 40]

The carbonation will cause your sleeve/pouch to expand possibly stretching it out some. It will take more volume to feel full and you'll get less benefit from your weight loss surgery.
This is something we all could easily do without - and if you have some sort of extreme dependence or emotional attachment then your mental health issues should be dealt with as well.

i def dont have a dependence or attachment to it.. i never drank it unless i was having a shot or two . i can live without soda for sure i was just wondering why i cant have it