If you have read my previous post. You'll know that I am at the beginning of my WLS journey. I have a month under my belt but another 5 to go. Today I have officially quit soda. I didn't drink a ton prior to this but I still enjoyed it. Question though, is it ok for me to have a canned light lemonade? Is this something I would be able to have after surgery?

Sugar can't harm you it justs makes you dump! Which I believe is awful the bubbles/fizz on the other hand you may well be able to handle, but you could do yourself so much damage without knowing it, you could damage/ stretch your new stomach which may make you very ill or affect you loosing weight. I wouldn't risk it just for a fizzy drink :-) x

I had my last soda at Thanksgiving. Now that I think about it, I haven't had anything but water for about a month. . . Crazy stuff.

I distinctly remember being told you could have an occasional soda after at least 6 months post op.

My nut said if you must have a soda, pour it in a glass, stir until there are no more bubbles, then leave it sit overnight. Too much work, if you ask me.