So I was told to never drink diet soda again. At first I thought that would be no big deal but as it turns out I would like one now and again.

So, can anybody tell me what the problem is with drinking some diet soda once in awhile?

Someone told me that carbonated beverages of any kind are not allowed....and it was because it can stretch your stomach??!!

Hmm.....

I had surgery in Mexico and do not have a NUT...so if anybody can shed some light on this I would sure appreciate it.

Thanks!

Someone told me that carbonated beverages of any kind are not allowed....and it was because it can stretch your stomach??!!

I was told that it is because it can stretch your stomach and cause gas pains post op. I know I had some gas pains from something else entirely that made me want to die. So for me anyway, I am happy to leave soda alone and I used to be completely addicted to diet coke.

You could have flat soda carbonation is what you can't have

Oh I have also heard that caffeine can increase your risk of stomach ulcers post op.

For me, the decision to stay away from soda was that I recognized it as a trigger to want more sweets, or want the foods that I should not have. I burp excessively as is, and sometimes cannot burp when I need to so adding carbination to y tummy seemed potentially a very bad idea.

There is usually a high amount of sodium.

One more thing...carbonation occurs after introducing carbonic acid to a aquaious solution, or introduction of carbon dioxide, creating the carbonic acid, so it is a lower ph drink, meaning it is more acidic and definately potentially damaging to your tummy.

My doctor only put a 2 month restriction on sodas. When I tried have me beloved coke zero again, it doesn't taste the same, so I'm still not drinking sodas.

I had surgery in Mexico and I had a nut their also and he did say No carbonated drinks it "Supposably" stretches the sleeve and I rather not risk it after paying all that money...