RVAGirl

I was told by my surgeon that carbonated beverages can cause bloating which can swell the stomach, cause acid reflux, deteriorate the stomach lining over time, can cause ulcers over time, and gas is certain. I was a Diet Cherry Pepsi-holic so that sucked for me. As far as the caffeine goes the day after my surgery I was given a 6 oz cup of unsweetened tea on my meal tray with a pack of Splenda and a Boost. I tried it out but it tasted like crap. I'm Southern I need my sweet tea so if I can't have it like I want it then I prefer to not have it at all. I've been drinking Vitamin Water Zero and the new Mio's where you squirt it into the drink. They are the two things I tolerate the best and they are no carbon, no caffeine, low sodium, and still taste sweet and good to me. I just prefer not to risk it being how hard this whole process has been on me.

I'm glad you posted this. I got my sleeve on April 4th and I'm having major problems with milk. My doc told me to try Boost Glucose Control but I still have problems with it. I think I may look into the muscle milk you mentioned. I just have to watch the calories and fat. If anyone else can recommend a non fat lactose free milk product I could mix with my meal replacement powder or protein powder let me know.

Congrats! I got my sleeve on the 4th. I've been dealing with the gas pains too and also swelling from all the fluids they gave me through the IV. The doc gave me a med to help with it and also walking helps a lot. I'm still sore but was happy I could start eating jello and yogurt today, lol. I wish you the best!