Will I ever be able to enjoy a Pepsi again? Or should I just say goodbye and drink my fill now before surgery?:confused1:

I was sleeved April 5, 2010...I had a revision from the band that was put in December 29, 2008. With both the sleeve and the band soda makes me feel really full and bloated. My doctor says it's a no-no. Ironically, I collect Coca Cola and my entire kitchen is ALL Coke. I don't really have a desire for it anymore. I can take a couple sips of my husband's Coke Zero, then I remember and don't feel so good. Some cola junkies will wait until soda goes flat. I'd rather just have iced tea. :-)

I held off on drinking soda for several months, but now I indulge in them a couple times a week. With that being said, I did avoid them during my losing stage. Also, the first time I drank one it took all day to drink it because it was super fizzy. Now, I have zero issue drinking a soda here and there. My surgeon just advised that they are empty calories, and shouldn't be drank very often. Also, if it's caffeinated, it doesn't count towards my fluid intake so I have to compensate with extra clear liquids.

My doctor say it's a no-no and I ask myself, after going through all this, why would I want to risk something the doctor advises against. He also advises against aspirin, I'll skip those too! :cursing: