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I 6 months out nooo come fore. Used to loooove my diet cold Cafeenie free I have not craved it but I have tasted it. Couple times to tAke meds and omg horrible. U won't want it

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I thought stretching was a big concern with pop.

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I thought stretching was a big concern with pop.

it my opinion that isn't true. I drink 2-3 12oz sparkling waters everyday. I'm 19 months post op and have good restriction and have maintained my goal weight within 5 pounds for more than a year now.

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Sleeve of steel when were you able to drink a few beers? Iam not a big drinker any more but I do like to have a few when iam at the beach

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it my opinion that isn't true. I drink 2-3 12oz sparkling waters everyday. I'm 19 months post op and have good restriction and have maintained my goal weight within 5 pounds for more than a year now.

When did you start drinking sparkling waters (how far post op)? I really miss Le Croix and Pellegrino with lime. Used to drink a good amount of diet Coke, too, although I don't miss that at all. Thanks!

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Can i just have one here and there or is this a total no no?

Regular Coke or diet? Just curious.

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Sleeve of steel when were you able to drink a few beers? Iam not a big drinker any more but I do like to have a few when iam at the beach

I waited 5-6 months or so. It's worth the wait. I only drank a half at first. :-)

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When did you start drinking sparkling waters (how far post op)? I really miss Le Croix and Pellegrino with lime. Used to drink a good amount of diet Coke, too, although I don't miss that at all. Thanks!

that's exactly what I drink. I waited 3-4 months I think. Started slowly. Drinking anything after 6 months is exactly the same as pre-op for me. Love my sparking water!!!

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Regular Coke or diet? Just curious.

Regular

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that's exactly what I drink. I waited 3-4 months I think. Started slowly. Drinking anything after 6 months is exactly the same as pre-op for me. Love my sparking water!!!

Thank you, Sleeve of Steel! Something to look forward to.

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I don't buy the whole soda or beer stretches the stomach thing either. It just doesn't make any sense to me. I drink soda and beer and at four years out my stomach is still very tiny.

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i can only tol. very little( 3 sips?, but i do so enjoy it, and it helps me burp!

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I am 7 mos out and down 115 lbs. 80 more to I but I am also 6 mos pregnant. I have a couple sips of fizzy drinks every now and then but the carbonation makes me feel so yucky it's not very often.

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My doc told me it isn't the risk of stretching the sleeve. It is the sugar and calories. Pepsi max or dr pepper 10 maybe?

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My doc told me it isn't the risk of stretching the sleeve. It is the sugar and calories. Pepsi max or dr pepper 10 maybe?

I agree. I can't tolerate artificial sweetners so I work the extra cals in but cutting back elsewhere or I am more active.

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