Hi everyone,

I've been staying away from carbonated drinks like soda since surgery 4 months ago. My question is, has anyone had something like a mikes hard lemonade or something similar? My doctor cleared me to drink alcohol but I don't really like anything other this. I know it has a little carbonation (less than soda). Just wondering if I can drink something like that this weekend at a 4th of July party. Thanks!

I take sips of coke zero off an on throughout the day. If i drink too much of it my pouch will hurt. They say to stay away from carbonated drinks...but i think in moderation, should be OK. That's just me though...may want to check with your Dr. also.

My Dr said to kiss soda and alcohol good bye forever. He won't support it. Even after the first year. LOL

It's so weird the differences in doctors. I'm not sure about alcohol as I haven't asked- not a big drinker anyway.

My NUT says no sodas ever again and yet my surgeon told me when I'm 2-3 months out he doesn't mind as long as there is no caffeine and it's Diet. I mean they work in the same practice and yet have varying rules!

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I've been staying away from carbonated drinks like soda since surgery 4 months ago. My question is, has anyone had something like a mikes hard lemonade or something similar? My doctor cleared me to drink alcohol but I don't really like anything other this. I know it has a little carbonation (less than soda). Just wondering if I can drink something like that this weekend at a 4th of July party. Thanks![/quote']

My team said to avoid alcohol for the first 6 month....and I was told when u first drink you may want to do it at home because you can get drunk off a small amount.

I've read that it stretches your pouch?...but i'm really confused about that because if you have two outlets in your pouch...how can it stretch? So many conflicting articles on carbonated drinks!

I'm done with alcohol. After surgery doc found a ulcer. I don't want any issues. I went to a bar/grill last weekend. I had a crystal light drink enhancer in my purse ordered water in a glass gave it a shot of enhancer for color. Lol. I had fun, felt great the weird part was when the guys wanted to buy me a drink... I had to say I want a water. Lol