I have been sick all day and unable to eat ! My stomach is churning and I can't stay off the toilet ( I know TMI) but I am 7 months post op and haven't had a carbonated drink but I can't drink water or juice it makes me sick - the only thing that has seemed to work is Sprite - do y'all think it's okay to drink one

From what I understood from my doc is no carbonated drinks. I get where you're coming from. When I get a stomach bug, the first thing I grab is ginger ale and my doc said absolutely not. I'm still a sleeve freshman at two months out, so I might be wrong. Just what I got from my doc. Hope you get to feeling better!!!

Try shaking it up to get rid of the carbonation- I'd be very afraid of what would happen if you had bubbly stuff. Hope you're better soon!

-Kendra

Have you tried pedialyte? The baby fluid? It's like Gatorade but lighter on the stomach

Ginger! Get some ginger root and snip a piece off and tuck it in your cheek

I am 7 months out. I can do the occasional caffeine free soda from a fountain. I then leave it sit for a while and then drink slowly. My dietitian said this was ok. I may have a little gas if I do drink it too fast or don't leave it sit long enough. But remember no straw. Hope you feel better soon.

I occasionally drink diet soda without issues. I have to drink it slowly, but it's fine. My surgeon has no problem with it. This is one of those areas that surgeons disagree on.

Poor the sprite in a glass and then stir with a spoon until it's flat. It takes care of the carbonation but leaves you with the right taste.

I wouldn't do it personally. I know that others say its fine. I do agree with the op about the ginger though. Ginger tea would be good too.

I was told by my NUT carbonated is fine after 3 months so if it makes u feel good go for it.

I was told by my NUT carbonated is fine after 3 months so if it makes u feel good go for it.

I kind of wish I didn't read this. LOL

My surgeon said their is nothing wrong with drinking carbonated drinks just sugar free, to keep the calories down.

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It is something they do not agree on. I do drink soda,always diet,always have. I did however wait for several months after surgery,and took sips to wait for any reaction. And I pour it in a cup so that most of the carbonation escapes

Why not take an anti-nausea medication instead?

I'd recommend diet Sierra Mist Natural if you are going to do a clear soda, but my preferred treatment for nausea is a drop or 2 of real peppermint oil on the back of your tongue. Works every time.

I had surgery on Jan.11,2013 and came home yesterday...I am having a hard time with pressure pain in my chest area exspecially after i drink something...I feel horrible and wish my ins. Would have approved me to stay longer in the hospital...any adivice?