Hi - was wondering - after the 2 week pre op and surgrey - will I ever be able to HAVE soda again????? I think that is my main downfall.........maybe once is a small while have one or the 100 cal ones - or even like a Coke Zero????

My doctor said no more soda... ever! The carbonation can stretch the pouch and/or cause slippage... even 6 months down the road.

My Dr. and nutritionist are also in the "No Soda. Ever." camp.

I loved my diet Dr. Pepper, but said goodbye to it in February. The most surprising thing is that my sweet cravings declined almost immediately.

I probably won't be banded until late May or early June, but I figured I'd have enough to deal with post op and having to cut out pop at the same time would probably push me over the edge. :thumbup:

DM

fortunately my doctor allows diet soda 6 months after surgery. i haven't had any problems drinking it other than a gurgling sound of the carbonation going thru the band when i drink. it sounds like my stomach is growling but 10 times as loud!

My surgeon told me that I could never drink anything carbonated again - ever.

Wow. It's obvious that every doctor is different. Some doctors say 4 weeks, 6 months, or never. I suggest follow doctors orders or ask them if you aren't sure.

My Dr. and nutritionist are also in the "No Soda. Ever." camp.

I loved my diet Dr. Pepper, but said goodbye to it in February. The most surprising thing is that my sweet cravings declined almost immediately.

I probably won't be banded until late May or early June, but I figured I'd have enough to deal with post op and having to cut out pop at the same time would probably push me over the edge.

DM

Excellent ideas! I think it really helps to be ready for surgery.

I stopped the caffeine first, then the pop, then the sugar so I would be through all of that before my surgery. I am so glad. I had cravings and headaches and fatigue going off all that. By the time I had my surgery, I was used to having none of that and surgery went very smoothly.

I am 11 days out for surgery now and starting to eat solid food with a big emphasis on my Protein. I am not hungry and do not crave anything at this point. I get full eally fast.

I was not required to do a preop diet, but I followed what many here were talking about - a Protein Drink for Breakfast and lunch and a protein and veggies dinner. I have now lost 28.6 pounds and feeling good.

I do not think I would feel nearly as good if I had tried to get off pop, caffeine, and sugar at the same time as surgery.

Stick with this philosophy and I think you will be glad you did.

Good luck on your surgery!

PS. I found Flav*or*ice Lite pops that come in "pop" flavors - root beer, 7 upDr. Pepper, orange crush

Edited April 18, 201016 yr by Froggie D

All doctors and people are different i am 6 months out and unable to drink soda. A few weeks ago i grabed my girlfriends drink by accident and was in pain right away. I miss soda but not enough to go through the pain.Also I am self pay and would hate to mess up my band by drinking soda anyway

My doc says no more soda, period! He said the carbonation in the soda can stretch out your pouch. So from here on out, I am soda free!!

Yep my surgeon told me the same thing. He also said it can cause slippage. But it's funny how when you never really eat/drink something then you're told you cant have it, it makes you want it! At least every now and then. I paid out of pocket so definitely wont be having any soda ever!

Edited April 18, 201016 yr by M.T. in Indy

I am going crazy also. Dr. Pepper was my best friend. We had part in such sweet sorrow.

Believe me it sounds difficult to give up soda now, but once you start loosing that weight..there is no way you will ever look back! It has been 1 year 1 month & 21 days since I have had soda & I have to say, you loose the taste for it. I don't even think of it anymore & I used to be an avid coke drinker. I do still ocassionally have a carbonated drink like Red Bull or a beer, but never any type of sode- diet or not. There is just WAY to much carbonation in it & I don't want to chance stretching my pouch out.