Carbonated Beverages

[tiffanykj 48]

My doctor told me not to drink coca-cola. I am unsure if he meant all carbonated drinks or if I could drink diet beverages? Anyone else have this conversation with their doctors?

[JennyBeth 127]

I was told NO carbonation of any kind.

[No game 14,436]

Usually they mean all carbonation...

Some people do drink a bit of carbonation when they are further out, but for some it remains a no no, either for personal preference or painful consequences.

[annette0117 4]

I was told no carbonated drinks at all. The carbonation can expand your stomach or bust through the stitch. That's just why my dr told me!

[SpaceDust 585]

The general consensus is that carbonated beverages are a no-no for at least the first several months, and many doctors and NUTs don't recommend coming back to them at all. This also includes beer. My surgeon and dietician are fine with me coming back to my club soda with a twist of lime after the first several months, with caution, as there's not a lot of room in that tiny little sleeve to deal with the bubbles, and it could cause some real discomfort, but recommend not going back to soda in general.

[mrdr 247]

I agree with everyone no carbonated drinks. I made the mistake of ordering a lemonade while out to eat one day thinking it was regular lemonade. Well it wasnt. I had a couple of sips seeing that it was my first carbonated drink in nearly 4 months i didnt recognize the taste right away. Oh boy my stomach did and didnt like it. So that was my first and last trip up with carbonated drinks! I do believe everyone is different. I have a friend who had the sleeve and chugs dr. peppers.

[halfofheather 8]

Every Doctor is different, mine said no carbonation for the first two weeks then I could have diet or club soda if I could tolerate it.

[tiffanykj 48]

Well I haven't had one and its been 3 months since surgery. I just had a craving for it but I will stay strong and not get one. I will continue to drink my tea and Water. It's not like I can drink/eat much anyways but I just wanted other opinions. After reading other post I've learned that every doctor is definitely different.

[SpaceDust 585]

If it's the taste you crave, you could pour a little out and let it get flat. Ultimately, though, it's just empty calories, so I wouldn't bother.

I'm pre-op, but mostly gave up my Coke Zero last November. I say mostly, because I still have a little maybe once a month. My usual beverages are Water, coffee, unsweetened iced tea and club or sparkling water with a twist these days. Thankfully, my dietician does not expect me to give up caffeine, just keep it under control

[Lessofme529 11]

Well I haven't had one and its been 3 months since surgery. I just had a craving for it but I will stay strong and not get one. I will continue to drink my tea and Water. It's not like I can drink/eat much anyways but I just wanted other opinions. After reading other post I've learned that every doctor is definitely different.

Orange Crush Crystal Light is great for that craving!