I'm 7 weeks post op and was curious as to when diet soda is allowed for most? I don't have a drs apt until the end of sept so ill ask him then but I'm curious as to what others do if any at all.

Google " The Effect of Coca Cola on the Stomach". I for one don't want to take the chance!

I heard it is the big no no.... The one thing that will stretch out your stomach !!! Not worth it - drink ice tea

You all give me hope that I can kick my addiction.

I drink diet coke daily. I am 7 months out and have drank it since I was 2 or 3 months post op. it does not stretch your stomach.

I have never been a fan of carbonation, can I drink soda? Yes and I don't feel that it does much in the stretching aspect. However, if you can kick the soda habit, then do it! Take this time that you will be without to think about what you want to change because this is the perfect opportunity!

Everything in moderation

Never. I heard of a girl that ruined her new stomach because she drank soda. It's horrible stuff. Stay away from it. Someone should have told u before the surgery that u were gonna have to give that up for life. That and beer or anything with carbonation in it. Get u some flavoring for ur water like mio or try some g2 Gatorade. Good luck.

I wrote a response to the girl who said it definitely didn't stretch the stomach, but I can't find it now. My question to her and anyone else who says it doesn't do that, is how do you know and why would all the doctors say it does? I have a nurse friend that just got the sleeve. I'm gonna ask her. It just doesn't make sense to me that doctors are stressing this and it isn't true. I hope it is true, because I'm a diet coke addict. I don't mind missing the food hardly at all compared to my soda!!

I quit diet soda because it had taken over my life. It's stimulates your appetite as well. All the studies I read though is that there is no empirical evidence that it doesn't stretch the new stomach.

I quit diet soda because it had taken over my life. It's stimulates your appetite as well. All the studies I read though is that there is no empirical evidence that it doesn't stretch the new stomach.

Sorry- it should read 'no empirical evidence that it stretches the new stomach.'

Well ... the empire strikes back. LOL (Just couldn't resist the connection)

I just reread my doctor’s manual regarding carbonation. Basically, what he says is that it can cause extreme gas and some people cannot expel the gas and wind up in a lot of pain. That's the main reason he advises against it. He does also say that in can increase appetite, and makes reference to the fact that there is discussion ... but no proof ... that it can stretch the stomach.

Well ... the empire strikes back. LOL (Just couldn't resist the connection)

I just reread my doctor’s manual regarding carbonation. Basically, what he says is that it can cause extreme gas and some people cannot expel the gas and wind up in a lot of pain. That's the main reason he advises against it. He does also say that in can increase appetite, and makes reference to the fact that there is discussion ... but no proof ... that it can stretch the stomach.

My doc agrees with what you have posted here. He says he does not believe that it stretches your stomach but it will cause excess gas and pain. I tried soda once about 10 weeks in and when I thought a burp was coming it ended up being all my soda. With such a tiny stomach I don't think there is anywhere for the air/gas to go. I'll stck with my Snapple diet peach tea for now

I don't really drink soda, I like it but its a waste of calories... I might drink diet soda but i think its toxic.. Artificial sweeteners make me sick. However, I do drink sparkling water and club soda. Probably 3-4 bottles a day. I'm 2 years post op. It has not and will not stretch my sleeve.

I guess I'm the bad kid here. I only drink diet soda when I drink, which is rare. I can't drink straight liquor but ill mix it with diet until the bubbles are out. It's a major peer pressure thing for me. I never drink soda at home; so many chemicals, causes sweet cravings, tooth decay, esophageal erosion etc. but when I'm out its the best alternative. No calories or carbs. As long as my drink looks full no one bothers me. I was a major soda drinker. I paired diet sodas like a sommelier does with wine. Dr pepper with your brisket, diet root beer. It doesn't hydrate you. You don't know what's in it. I want to stop but unless its a wine party, I don't know what to do.

My doc agrees with what you have posted here. He says he does not believe that it stretches your stomach but it will cause excess gas and pain. I tried soda once about 10 weeks in and when I thought a burp was coming it ended up being all my soda. With such a tiny stomach I don't think there is anywhere for the air/gas to go. I'll stck with my Snapple diet peach tea for now

Linkin - Thanks for your post. It's good to know I understood it correctly. And it also helps to know what will happen if I drink a soda. Chances are I will, but your post gives me pause ... especially since you're 10 weeks out. That's a long time to wait for such a poor result. Darn! I love my Diet Rite!