Diet Coke

[Fatty 0]

Does anyone drink Diet Coke after surgery? Diet Coke has always been my go-to drink. When I was dieting before, knowing I could have a Diet Coke was a real treat for me. I know I just need to get out of that mindset and am working on it. I can't seem to find another drink that I like as much. I enjoy Water but need something else. The sports drinks and flavored waters just don't do it.

I'm only one week post-op and am completely fine with not having it for a given period (3-6 months?), but the idea of never having another one is daunting. Thoughts?

[MissBliss 29]

I was a HUGE diet coke fanatic before surgery. I had my 6 week post op doctor visit on Friday and specifically asked about diet coke and carbonation and was told under no uncertain terms that I am to not consume carbonation that it can stretch out my sleeve. I know I have read differently on this site, that some folks drink it with no problem and with the blessings of their doctor, but that is what MY doctor has said and that is what I will follow. I would suggest checking with your doctor and seeing what he/she has to say. And BTW ice cold fruit punch crystal light has been my saving grace!

[Driver Deb 10]

I have also heard people say that they drink diet soda, but my surgeon told me specifically not to consume any kind of soda. She said that even diet sodas mess with the blood sugars and make you hungry and that the carbonation is not good for your sleeve. A lot of sleevers do indulge, but I have written all soda off for good.

[exoticheart 5]

Just saw my surgeon for my 3 month check up and said the same thing "You may NEVER have soda " Will increase hunger and stretch sleeve.......words were good enoug for me . Good luck on your journey

Does anyone drink Diet Coke after surgery? Diet Coke has always been my go-to drink. When I was dieting before, knowing I could have a Diet Coke was a real treat for me. I know I just need to get out of that mindset and am working on it. I can't seem to find another drink that I like as much. I enjoy Water but need something else. The sports drinks and flavored waters just don't do it.

I'm only one week post-op and am completely fine with not having it for a given period (3-6 months?), but the idea of never having another one is daunting. Thoughts?

[Sunny702 2]

My surgeon said no soda for 6 weeks. There's sooooooo many conflicting stories from pre op to post op. I used to love the waters from Walmart ... I think they're carbonated though. I too need something with a "kick" just Water or juice don't always hit the spot.

[mythreechildren2001 7]

My surgeon told me I could ONLY drink it if I left if out all night and let it go completely flat....yuck...no thanks!

unsweetened, decaff tea w/splenda for me. :/

[FishingNurse 1,210]

My surgeon recommends not drinking it but he said it will not harm you, it may slow weight loss. I have had sips of diet coke a few times and its definately a treat!

[JenGator 3]

My surgeon said no carbonation, ever again. I really miss the Diet Coke, but hopefully I'll feel better in the long run if I'm not drinking 6-8 cans a day like I was pre-surgery.

It is so interesting to me how different the surgeons' advice can be.

[Pebbles D 0]

At Aldi's food store try the fit and trim Active flavored Water in lemonaide flavor. It has so much lemonaide flavor that I add Water to tone it down a bit, but if you like lemonaide this is a great drink to get your water in without sacrificing taste. They have other flavors, but I just really like the lemonaide.

Does anyone drink Diet Coke after surgery? Diet Coke has always been my go-to drink. When I was dieting before, knowing I could have a Diet Coke was a real treat for me. I know I just need to get out of that mindset and am working on it. I can't seem to find another drink that I like as much. I enjoy water but need something else. The sports drinks and flavored waters just don't do it.

I'm only one week post-op and am completely fine with not having it for a given period (3-6 months?), but the idea of never having another one is daunting. Thoughts?

[swizzly 901]

I can have carbonation (eg, soda, fizzy Water, sparkling wines) in moderation, but I do limit it. I have a coke light every now and then for a treat when I've been out walking in the hot sun all day sometimes. I have to drink it real slowly and it doesn't sit well, but it does really hit the spot every now and then.

[Tiffykins 672]

Here's my standard reply:

Ehhhh I've been drinking soda for well over 18 months with zero change to my sleeve capacity. I drink caffeine free sodas most of the time, usually gingerale or Fanta soda. Sometimes I drink diet sometimes I don't. Early out it causes discomfort because of the residual swelling, but I can drink soda just like I can with Water. Soda does leach the Calcium from our bones so make sure you're taking your calcium citrate.

Some report the sweet cravings with soda, but I don't get them. liquids in, liquids out, just like with Water, tea, coffee, whatever other liquids we drink. It's not like soda sits in there brewing for hours on end blowing out our sleeves. This theory is the most absurd thing I've ever heard and my surgeon just kind of laughed that people really believe that soda sits in there brewing up, blowing up the sleeve. Liquids go in, hit the pylorus, empty out. I sometimes burp, sometimes I don't, but believe it or not, water makes me burp too

I also know tons of RNY patients that drink soda without issue. But, I'm not advocating going off your surgeon's plan, but I'm not a believer that soda has all this phenomenal power over our sleeves.

And here are several other topics with different opinions and experiences:

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/19277-still-craving-carbonation/page__p__162484__hl__beer__fromsearch__1#entry162484

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/23083-diet-soda-carbonated-water-question/page__p__194908__hl__soda__fromsearch__1#entry194908

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/15947-the-diet-coke-debate/page__p__135030__hl__alcohol__fromsearch__1#entry135030

[DoOver 17]

Started drinking it about once a week about a month ago. It's not the sweet I like but the bite. If it's too sweet, I do not want it. As a frame of reference, I now buy a small at McD's (it's when I take the little ones there to play on Saturday), it's caffine free and I drink about 2/3's of the drink. I sip. Now here's what I've found interesting. On those days, I have to remind myself to eat the next time. I eat at noon. I pick the kids up at 1 so we are at McD's around 1:20. We leave there at 3:00 and usually around 5 I suddenly remember I've missed a meal. It's actually crossed my mind that I should have it every day!

I think most of us a few months out know how fast liquid goes through us. I'd love to understand how a teaspoon sip of diet coke could stretch my sleeve. Honestly, I think eating too fast is far more of a risk fo that issue if there is a risk at all. Just my opinion based on my experience.