Can we ever have carbonated drinks again? My friend had the gastric bypass done...and she was not allowed carbonated drinks or alcohol for a year.. Is this the same for the vertical sleeve? I enjoy a rum and diet coke with lime every now and then....*sigh*

I was told by my nutritionist that some people feel that carbonation can stretch out our stomachs, but that there was not any research to confirm or deny this. She said to be on the safe side, I should just avoid them. I plan to definitely avoid until I get to goal and then maybe do a little more research into it. Sorry, no great answer for you, but thought I'd share what I was told.

I have drank a couple of sodas here and there with zero issues except a little belch after I drink. My surgeon said that sodas are just wasted calories, and just take up space. He is not a firm believer that the stomach will stretch out just from having a soda every now and then.

As for alcohol, I was cleared to drink alcohol at the 4 month post-op mark. Some surgeons say 6 months, some say wait until you are at goal. From what I hear, alcohol does not taste the same after this procedure, and I haven't even attempted to drink anything. Some people say they get drunk on a small amount then sober up quickly. Apparently, there isn't a "happy medium" with our new tiny tummies.

Hmmm..that is very interesting...thanks for the info..

I drink diet coke every day, just sips mind you, but all in all about 3-4 ozs a day with nothing more than a burp. My weight continues to drop, so I dont believe it stretches the stomach.

I let a diet pepsi go flat and drank half of it. The acid was terrible. The taste was also terrible. Too sweet. I don't miss it yet but I am only 9 weeks out. My surgeon said no carbonated drinks forever. I decided being skinny was worth no soda. Soda is bad for you and depletes Calcium. I don't want osteoporosis so that is another positive thing to not drinking soda.

I am cleared to have a drink after 1 year. I doubt I will.

I drink soft drinks, but not alot because they make me uncomfortable. I have found with alcohol a little gets me silly very quickly but I also sober up very quickly too!

My doc, Nut and support groups all say no carbonation...

I'm following this rule- a personal decision because I have such an addictive personality. Just like Pasta, bread and rice- I stay clear of it.

I use to be a bourbon Gal- with coke.

I have had a few drinks- but with Vodka and crystal light orange... was ok... had it being "social"..... but no buzz and not the same.

So..... I don't think I'll be drinking much. I have had a few glasses of wine too, not too bad... It's all on personal choices we make.

I stay away from carbonated drinks. The few sips I have taken really, really upset my stomach. They are just not worth it to me.