Now I know the answer to my following question, however I just want some personal experience answers LOL! I am dyyyinngggggg to just have ONE sip of a pop! I know I shouldn't and they say not to. But one sip? I can control myself - I just don't want to have pain. Comments???

Also- straws.... I know they said not to. But for how long? Not that I'm totally concerned not using a straw; makes no difference to me really. Just curious.

I'm 6 weeks post op btw!!!

Now I know the answer to my following question' date=' however I just want some personal experience answers LOL! I am dyyyinngggggg to just have ONE sip of a pop! I know I shouldn't and they say not to. But one sip? I can control myself - I just don't want to have pain. Comments???

Also- straws.... I know they said not to. But for how long? Not that I'm totally concerned not using a straw; makes no difference to me really. Just curious. [/quote']

I'm using straws now and I'm 5 weeks post op. I was told I can have soda in moderation at 3 months but if your a soda addict id suggest not to. I usually (preop) would have soda like 2x per month

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The fact that you're "dyyyunngggggg" to have one sip is an indication to me that it's probably a trigger for you that should be avoided right? I was never told not to use a straw and have been using them since surgery so I don't know anything about that one.

I was told not to use straws to, but sometimes I forget and use them with no problems. As for soda it won't hurt you as in pain, but if it is a trigger just try to stay away.

True, I think maybe I should wait. I have self control, I really could have one sip but thinking I should wait just because I don't want discomfort.

If you are a soda addict like me dont sip or drink one. It is empty calories and the gas will make your stomach upset. I tried coke and dr pepper. The coke was not bad but the dr pepper was horrible it felt like my stomach was going to pop. So please if you do decide to do this take caution because that dr pepper scared the hell out of me. I decided not to even think about sodas anymore.

I think I'll wait LOL

My doc says no straws and no soda - unless it is flat...ever. No biggie for me, except every once in awhile a soda sounds like it would be good. Straws...not so worried about. I've "accidentally" used one a couple of times with no problem. The issue is the air from a straw could give you gas. For the soda...the carbonation could cause your sleeve to stretch.

Have a sip if u want.... You won't die.

Btw- I tried a sip of diet coke & it was the worst decision ever. The bubbles were awful and I couldn't get them up. I chewed on gas x and finally got relief. Never again. Not everyone has that experience though. :0)

Soda was allowed by my Dr. at 6 weeks.. but I didn't try any until like maybe 10 weeks... I've had a few sodas here and there and it doesn't feel any difference now than it did before my sleeve.

I've heard the same. Straws allow you to swallow air which causes discomfort & carbonation hurts as well(I'm told) but If you're considering soda I hope it's diet soda. Someone on here suggested getting the soda stream syrups & mixing with water to avoid the carbonation. If you're drinking diet & eliminating carbonation I don't see how it's any different than drinking Crystal Light. Neither have any nutritional value that I'm aware of. As always, water is best. Good luck!

I was told not to use a straw until 6 months out, same with any kind of carbonation. I tried using a straw after about 4 months and it really really hurt, so I nixed that idea. At 6 months out on the day I had beer at a baseball game, and it was SO painful. It was probably 8 months before I could use either without it hurting. I think its one of those things that you just kinda of slowly try to see how it affects you. Ive never had issues with either thing since......

Now I know the answer to my following question' date=' however I just want some personal experience answers LOL! I am dyyyinngggggg to just have ONE sip of a pop! I know I shouldn't and they say not to. But one sip? I can control myself - I just don't want to have pain. Comments???

Also- straws.... I know they said not to. But for how long? Not that I'm totally concerned not using a straw; makes no difference to me really. Just curious. [/quote']

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Hi I was told no carbonated drinks EVER. If I absolutely needed, drink it totally flat. As for straws I was told not to use them now but going for my new habitual drink large decaf coffee light with skim milk and a sweetner, It comes with a straw and I use it. I try to be careful and not suck down air so far so good. Good luck to you and your soda, I hope you find something that works for you. As I did with my coffee I now drink one caffenated for breakfast the rest decaf and lots of ice for fluid.

If you breathe before you swallow a sip from your straw to break the seal so to say then you should have no issue. Just dont sip like your crazy lol