NO Carbonated beverages- FOREVER!

[NYCGAL000 59]

I never ever drink soda except if Im sick (just because I dont like it not any other reason) and then I drink diet gingerale. Is that okay if I just have that when Im sick or not even then?

[Lexington1020 73]

14 minutes ago, NYCGAL000 said:

I never ever drink soda except if Im sick (just because I dont like it not any other reason) and then I drink diet gingerale. Is that okay if I just have that when Im sick or not even then?

I think you know your body better than anyone else and to me personally I think you are doing a great job!

[COnative 192]

I am not a soda drinker but occasionally have a gin and tonic and never had an issue. I would definitely stick to diet soda if possible because it is easy to drink all your calories. But, kind of unfortunately, I didn't have any trouble with carbonation.

[Joann454 1,329]

I am not a soda drinker but occasionally have a gin and tonic and never had an issue. I would definitely stick to diet soda if possible because it is easy to drink all your calories. But, kind of unfortunately, I didn't have any trouble with carbonation.

That's my drink when I drink, which is rarely. How far out are you from surgery?

[COnative 192]

2 minutes ago, Joann454 said:

That's my drink when I drink, which is rarely. How far out are you from surgery?

About 6 years

[COnative 192]

Just now, COnative said:

About 6 years

But I could do gin and tonics 3 months post surgery

[NYCGAL000 59]

I'm not a huge drinker, but I do like a glass of wine now and then and occasionally a beer. I'm going on a cruise 5 months after surgery, is there one type of liquor that is easier on ppl who had the sleeve then others? I'd like to be able to have a cocktail once a day on the cruise if possible..

[COnative 192]

I can only speak for my self but I don't think you will have any trouble. You will however, get drunk a little faster than without surgery. Which makes you a cheap date - not always a bad thing

[NYCGAL000 59]

LOL well the funny and sad part about it is, I'm actually taking my mom on the cruise for her bday and so I bought the deluxe unlimited alcohol package and the deluxe exclusive restaurants package and she doesn't even drink, maybe one glass of wine a week, ha! I did this not knowing I would have the surgery 4 months later ....

[COnative 192]

1 minute ago, NYCGAL000 said:

LOL well the funny and sad part about it is, I'm actually taking my mom on the cruise for her bday and so I bought the deluxe unlimited alcohol package and the deluxe exclusive restaurants package and she doesn't even drink, maybe one glass of wine a week, ha! I did this not knowing I would have the surgery 4 months later ....

I wish I could just have a glass of wine per week! I have about 2 glasses per night. I know it's not healthy and I am drinking more calories than I should, but a girl has to do what a girl has to do! I think we all have our vices - just wish mine was a little healthier. Just be careful when you first start out - it was a little shocking for me because I could actually feel it hit the blood stream. LOL

[NYCGAL000 59]

LOL I know I love wine! I used to drink 2-3 glasses about 4 times a week but lately I havent just because I always have a naseau stomach. I have had nausea for years and nobody knows why, I just always feel sick lol probably anxiety from being fat lol

[dsdesigna 143]

59 minutes ago, COnative said:

I wish I could just have a glass of wine per week! I have about 2 glasses per night. I know it's not healthy and I am drinking more calories than I should, but a girl has to do what a girl has to do! I think we all have our vices - just wish mine was a little healthier. Just be careful when you first start out - it was a little shocking for me because I could actually feel it hit the blood stream. LOL

Alcoholism is a serious problem for post WLS. It's a transfer addiction. Be very careful. It's not just about the calories, it's the damage you are doing to your liver. Most WLS patients already have extensive scar tissue from having a fatty liver pre surgery. It takes a long time for that to heal if ever.

[NYCGAL000 59]

I know this first hand. My sister had gastric bypass 10 years ago. She hardly drank before. She is a now a raging alcoholic who has been in and out of the hospital and rehabs about 50 times. She doesn't eat anymore, other than Gummy bears or nips candy and drinks about 2 cases of beer per day along with chain smoking. I have no idea how she is alive. I have tried to help her for years even having her live with me this past year but she was destroying my life with her drinking and violent outbursts so I had to let her go. She now lives with my other sister making her life a living hell. She lost her husband, her home, her kids, her jobs, everything. So she lost weight but she gained an alcoholic addiction. This is why I will rarely drink after my surgery. .Scares the hell out of me

[jess9395 5,449]

I never ever drink soda except if Im sick (just because I dont like it not any other reason) and then I drink diet gingerale. Is that okay if I just have that when Im sick or not even then?

You will have to test and see. It is painful to me, but some people can drink it in moderation.

[jess9395 5,449]

I think you know your body better than anyone else and to me personally I think you are doing a great job! [emoji4]

This is a dangerous way of thinking. Knowing our bodies better than anyone got us all obese.

You trusted your doctor enough to let the doctor cut you open, trust your doctor enough to follow your doctors plan.