My doctor is totally against soda's due to the carbonation. He says it can cause ulcers. Anyone else had to put down their sodas?

Soda's were the first thing to go when I started on my Sleeve surgery path. Not only does the carbonation cause ulcers, but the empty calories that they contain are HORRIBLE for your new lifestyle change AND after surgery, the carbonation can stretch your new sleeve out and that is the last thing you want to do after and investing so much time and energy into getting approved to get a sleeve!

I was told NO MORE sodas. I was a diet coke addict, but will happily comply. I said coffee is a deal breaker fortunately I did not have to give that up!

Same here was banned from sodas

My doctor said carbonation is allowed after 3 months and that you really can't stretch out your sleeve. If it is done right the stretchy part of the stomach is gone. Diet soda not regular soda is ok.

No sodas for me either. The carbonation causes acid to back up into your esophagus and can lead to ulcers. You will be eating through a tube............. You can have the soda if you let it sit for several hours and let all the carbonation out...........but who wants to drink flat soda.

I stopped drinking Diet Pepsi about two months before I ever heard of this surgery. My primary doctor told me diet soda were so full of junk that they can really do harm. I used to get alot of headaches, and now don't have any. Carbonation is bad for your sleeve. It can cause stomach ulcers, severe gas pain, and also stretch out your sleeve, and you don't want to do that. I didn't think i could ever go without Diet pepsi, but don't even miss it. I drink flavored water all day long that I fllavor with MIO natural flavoring (or I get Great Value from WalMart cuz it is cheaper but the same thing). You can do without it. if I can, I know you can.

You really should follow your doctor's advice.

Now that I've said the right thing, I will tell you (as I have done on several posts) that I started drinking diet soda again at month 3. It was very bubbly at first & filled me up quickly. But, at over 2 years out, I have no issues. Yes, it does sometimes "fill me up", but Water does that as well. I drink several a day & I haven't seen any adverse issues - my restriction is still great and I haven't had any issues with ulcers.

Of course, your experience may vary.

I find it totally interesting in the difference of opinions from the surgeons. My surgeon today told me that yes I can stretch my stomach out. She went on to say that they have some patients that are looking to have their sleeves redone to be tighter. So to be safe, I am going to not challenge and just follow the sleeve rules. Protein first, veggies, and some starch.

No soda for me. Ever again! Reformed soda junkie. Mt. Dew aholic. Now reformed.

As of now I am totally addicted to Diet Pepsi. My medical team has told me that I must give it up, not have anything carbonated, and the caffeine at first is also a no-no. Initially, I thought it would be so wonderful if some day I could drink the pop again. BUT - after more thought, why? Isn't the point of this journey to be healthier and start a new path of taking care of myself? So, I have given up alcohol and cigarettes, and will give up the Diet Pepsi too. It's full of nothing good. And aspartame is being shown to have nasty long-term effects.. good bye my love...don't let the door hit in you in in the ----.

You really should follow your doctor's advice.

Now that I've said the right thing, I will tell you (as I have done on several posts) that I started drinking diet soda again at month 3. It was very bubbly at first & filled me up quickly. But, at over 2 years out, I have no issues. Yes, it does sometimes "fill me up", but Water does that as well. I drink several a day & I haven't seen any adverse issues - my restriction is still great and I haven't had any issues with ulcers.

Of course, your experience may vary.

I like your disclaimer. Lol. I usually put them in my posts as well.

Luckily I drank Caffeine-free Diet Pepsi. I have never been into caffeine. Otherwise I would have been flying high 24 hours a day!

Put a penny in a glass of diet coke whether it is caffiene free and let it sit. You will not drink soda again.

My doctor recommends against soda and caffeine. My nutritionist said "everything in moderation." I wasn't a huge soda drinker or caffeine junkie before surgery - I occasionally have a cup of coffee in the morning, or I will sometimes have a diet pepsi. I don't believe it can stretch the stomach as carbonation will just escape as gas from one end or the other . I don't make a habit of it, and if I found myself having too much of either, I would nip it in the bud immediately.

I started drinking diet soda at about 10 months out ...but nothing like before.