I'm 3 weeks post op and I want to have a beer...now I know your not supposed to have soda because of the carbonation and I haven't but I want to have a beer, is it allowed? And no I'm not a drunk! I went to my doctor on Wednesday but I was too embarrassed to ask him. :scared:

I haven't had a beer yet. I HAVE had a diet soda or three. I started out very slowly and discovered that not only was it more comfortable, but the soda actually tasted better after stirring, shaking or removing most of the carbonation through another devious method (bubble blowing, tee hee). Maybe because I only have one fill, maybe because I sip at a snails pace, but I don't have any troubles, just burps.

The dietian at our pre-op meeting said to let it go flat first.... uck!

For whatever reason, I can drink beer, no problem, but diet soda (out of the can or bottle) HURTS!!

I have to pour it over ice and stir it around to get rid of most of the fizzies. Only then I can drink it without pain.

For the most part - it's just not worth the pain and hassle.