Kimz

I was told that it could stretch out your sleeve

You look great! Congrats!

I never was a big water drinker, so this has been a major adjustment to me! I like Crystal Light, and did great on it initially. I had that first iced coffee and there went the Crystal Light!! I know BAD! Doggz is right, caffeine makes you feel horrible! I need to go cold turkey again! I'm going to avoid carbonation until this summer, and then treat myself to a beer! Thanks for the reply!

I really thought that by 16 weeks out, I would be over the urge to have diet soda. You're right about feeling better off the caffeine. I didn't drink caffeine for the first 6 weeks d/t the fear of dehydration. I did feel better! Then one day I had a coffee and never looked back! I haven't tried the soda yet, and am going to hold off. Hopefully this craving will pass! I guess using the Night Shift excuse is just a way of giving myself permission to mess up! Thanks for redirecting me!!

Thanks Susanne! Totally flat Coke Zero just doesn't sound appealing to me! I will give you're method a try! :-)

15 weeks post- op and 50 lbs lighter!! I LOVE my sleeve!!!

I was told no carbonated beverages for six months post-op. Is this what your Nuts told you? I work night shift and REALLY miss my Coke Zero! I have been drinking iced tea and coffee ( even though it has caffeine), but I can't shake my soda craving! I'm almost 4 mo post- op and am curious if it will truly stretch out my sleeve if I drink an occasional carbonated beverage.

Steph, I was fortunate enough to not experience the gas pain with my sleeve surgery! HOWEVER, I wasn' t so fortunate with my two C-sections. It was very painful! I was told the pain is caused by the gas pushing on your phrenic nerve. I had horrible shoulder pain! The only thing that helped, was to walk and walk! On the positive note, it didn't last more than a few days, and it's possible you won't experience it at all! Best of luck! The surgery is definitely worth the potential discomfort!

I'm so excited for you! You're doing awesome! I love getting on the scale and seeing weight loss instead of wt gain! I'm sure you'll meet you goal in no time! Take care!

You look great! Congrats on your wt loss! You are a true inspiration to those of us just getting started!

Hi! I was also sleeved on Monday. I have been experiencing the same symptoms as you. The pain to your shoulder is most likely caused from the gas compressing against your phrenic nerve. The only thing that helps is walking. I had this with both of my c-sections. As for the neck pain, I used a heating pad on my neck yesterday and I feel like a new woman! Best of luck to you. Kim

Seattle, I'm am scheduled for my sleeve on Monday 11/15/10. Your post made me a feel a little less nervous about the whole process. I guess my biggest fear has been pain, yet many say the pain is manageable. I know the food part is going to be extremely hard as well, but getting out of the hospital is my first concern. I bought the Myoplex chocolate Protein shakes. Hopefully they are tolerable, hence I didn't have a chance to taste them first. Keep us updated on your progress. I will try to post my successes and failures as well! Good luck! Kim