When can we drink soda

[SpaceDust 585]

Don't drink soda!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Carbonation will Stretch out your stomach and its horrible for you.

Not that I'm suggesting that the consumption of empty calories is a good idea, but according to the information I've read and what I've been told by experts there is little to no chance of significantly stretching your sleeve via carbonated beverages. The reason is that the stretchy part of your stomach, the fundus, is what is removed during the surgery.

The reason that such stretching still comes up is because it can affect the pouches for both bands and gastric bypasses because the pouches do include a higher percentage of fundus.

That said, it could impact you before your stomach is fully healed around the staple line. Additionally, your sleeve is small enough that the carbonation may cause a fair amount of discomfort, in part because it can't stretch like it would have.

But do think about this before having that drink: most sugared soda pops contain approximately 100 calories per 8 oz. If we assume that the average calorie consumption is 800 calories per day, that means that cup of soda pop is 12.5% of your normal calorie intake. Do you really want that amount of your daily calories to go to something that isn't providing nutritional benefit? And if you actually consume just one 12 oz can, you're now talking about almost 19%.

Obviously, the choice is yours. If after thinking about the impacts you decide you really do want to have some, then my recommendation is to sip it slowly and savor it as a once in a while treat. Thoroughly enjoy it, then get back on track. But better yet would be to skip it and find something else.

Good luck!

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[MrsG 329]

Not that I'm suggesting that the consumption of empty calories is a good idea' date=' but according to the information I've read and what I've been told by experts there is little to no chance of significantly stretching your sleeve via carbonated beverages. The reason is that the stretchy part of your stomach, the fundus, is what is removed during the surgery.

The reason that such stretching still comes up is because it can affect the pouches for both bands and gastric bypasses because the pouches do include a higher percentage of fundus.

That said, it could impact you before your stomach is fully healed around the staple line. Additionally, your sleeve is small enough that the carbonation may cause a fair amount of discomfort, in part because it can't stretch like it would have.

But do think about this before having that drink: most sugared soda pops contain approximately 100 calories per 8 oz. If we assume that the average calorie consumption is 800 calories per day, that means that cup of soda pop is 12.5% of your normal calorie intake. Do you really want that amount of your daily calories to go to something that isn't providing nutritional benefit? And if you actually consume just one 12 oz can, you're now talking about almost 19%.

Obviously, the choice is yours. If after thinking about the impacts you decide you really do want to have some, then my recommendation is to sip it slowly and savor it as a once in a while treat. Thoroughly enjoy it, then get back on track. But better yet would be to skip it and find something else.

Good luck!

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Agreed....I would rather eat my daily calories than to drink them. For me soda, pop, whatever ( ) is a slippery slope and I'm trying to avoid it. However my dr said it was ok after I was healed.

[SerendipityHappens 1,594]

Reading all these posts it occurred to me... Are you guys thinking of regular sugared soda??? I mean drinking a soda with sugar in it didn't even occur to me. It didn't even cross my mind that the OP could have meant a sugar/HFCS soda.. I mean, I don't think I've consumed a sugared soda since gas was 94 cents a gallon. I assumed she meant a diet soda... which I see as no more "bad" than consuming a crystal light or a sugar free jello.. Not the healthiest choice, but probably OK in moderation... Are all of you "slippery slope" folks assuming that she's talking about sugared version of soda?

[JennyBeth 127]

The fact is that carbonation is not going to stretch your sleeve, but we are still told to stay away from it. If you're told you shouldn't have something I think it's ignorant to eat/drink it anyways. Why take the chance? I didn't go through all of this to eat/drink something I was specifically told not to.

[newgrandmother 725]

lipstick,she was quoting me not you

[newgrandmother 725]

well said spacedust

[newgrandmother 725]

what i love about the sleeve is it gives me control now. if i want something i will have it and be done with it. my little tummy can only handle so much. now soda i am not tempted it was never a big deal for me. but sweets yep thats the only bad part for me. if you drink soda and your dr said its ok not ppl from here maybe drink a more healthy soda like hansens with cane sugar, thats better than the white processed sugar anyday. just be smart. also they have th little cans as well have one of those if yoru dr said its ok.

[rybecca20 160]

lipstick' date='she was quoting me not you [/quote']

Yes I was! Did not mean her at all!

[Tasteofheaven 8]

I was told by all docs, nut, counselor...carbonation is off limits for life

[MrsG 329]

Reading all these posts it occurred to me... Are you guys thinking of regular sugared soda??? I mean drinking a soda with sugar in it didn't even occur to me. It didn't even cross my mind that the OP could have meant a sugar/HFCS soda.. I mean' date=' I don't think I've consumed a sugared soda since gas was 94 cents a gallon. I assumed she meant a diet soda... which I see as no more "bad" than consuming a crystal light or a sugar free Jello.. Not the healthiest choice, but probably OK in moderation... Are all of you "slippery slope" folks assuming that she's talking about sugared version of soda?[/quote']

I assumed the OP meant diet so as far as calories, etched hey go crazy. I'm just saying for me I used to live on Pepsi and coke and if I were to start drinking even diet soda, soon it would be regular. That's what mean as far as a slippery slope for me. If OP is talking about regular soda, um I say no way Jose!! Lol!

[MrsG 329]

I assumed the OP meant diet so as far as calories' date=' etched hey go crazy. I'm just saying for me I used to live on Pepsi and coke and if I were to start drinking even diet soda, soon it would be regular. That's what mean as far as a slippery slope for me. If OP is talking about regular soda, um I say no way Jose!! Lol![/quote']

Oops, fat fingered it.....meant to say as far as the calorie count, hey go crazy.

[Tink22-sleeve 528]

Shhhhh! It's Secret. I've had two diet comes since surgery. No problems and I didn't explode or go to hell

[kulita 243]

I was told by all docs, nut, counselor...carbonation is off limits for life

I was also told nuts, seeds and coconuts were off limits too

[Seanja 117]

Sorry to disagree...and I really am not trying to come off preachy' date=' but yes I do consider it and will always consider it a tool to help me become a more healthy individual. It isn't the cure for obesity that many would like to think, but it is a stepping stone for a better way to live my life. I will be happy also to tell you that I don't have cravings. I have worked terribly hard to put my relationship with food in perspective and deal daily with my obesity. I am no way, shape or means perfect and have as many failings as the next person. But I do not and will not accept food a controller in my world it is only a fuel so that I may live. If soda is it for you, by all means have that soda, as everyone has to follow their own path to their own end. I genuinely wish you all the best.[/quote']

Amen. I could not have said it any better

[Nicolanz 1,484]

Soda is not good for you not even in moderation, in my opinion. It's so addicting, full of sugar, and if it's diet I forget the science behind it but the chemicals cause you to gain weight. The chemicals in diet soda are also addicting. If you can, stay away! To answer your question, I would say never! Good luck ans stay strong!