I just saw a Soda stream commercial and they now have Crystal Light flavors for it. I know not to drink soda anymore but would this be ok? Is carbonation ok for us to have occasionally? The machine just uses water, the Crystal Light flavoring, and a CO2 canister. Thanks.

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Carbonation is a No No.

The bubbles can cause your pouch to stretch. I wouldn't risk it.

I just saw a Soda stream commercial and they now have Crystal Light flavors for it. I know not to drink soda anymore but would this be ok? Is carbonation ok for us to have occasionally? The machine just uses water' date=' the Crystal Light flavoring, and a CO2 canister. Thanks.[/quote']

It can stretch pouch area

How does it stretch pouch? It would seem impossible because the bubbles would take the path of least resistance, ie as a belch or flatulence. I'd love to know exactly how it stretches the pouch.

Gas doesn't come out instantly that carbonation will sit in your pouch until your pouch fills and then the gas will move one way or another but over time of doing so it could stretch your pouch.

Carbonation is also painful.

How does it stretch pouch? It would seem impossible because the bubbles would take the path of least resistance' date=' ie as a belch or flatulence. I'd love to know exactly how it stretches the pouch.[/quote']

The carbonation stretches /expands

How does it stretch pouch? It would seem impossible because the bubbles would take the path of least resistance' date=' ie as a belch or flatulence. I'd love to know exactly how it stretches the pouch.[/quote']

I was told that your pouch never actually stretches. Over time, the tube directly below it starts to let a LITTLE food in it so you're able to eat a LITTLE more. As far as soda, I was also told that, you can have a little DIET soda after a while but not at first because it'll come right back up and probably hurt. That was just my doc though....

I was told that your pouch never actually stretches. Over time' date=' the tube directly below it starts to let a LITTLE food in it so you're able to eat a LITTLE more. As far as soda, I was also told that, you can have a little DIET soda after a while but not at first because it'll come right back up and probably hurt. That was just my doc though.... <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

Yeah my doc said carbonation is fine after a couple months provided its caffeine free. I can do diet soda as long as I let it sit for a bit to let the carbonation subside a little. If I don't my pouch hurts a bit. It won't stretch the pouch- it's got 2 openings and no valve. I think they tell us that to scare us as it's not the best choice of drink.

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Yeah my doc said carbonation is fine after a couple months provided its caffeine free. I can do diet soda as long as I let it sit for a bit to let the carbonation subside a little. If I don't my pouch hurts a bit. It won't stretch the pouch- it's got 2 openings and no valve. I think they tell us that to scare us as it's not the best choice of drink.

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I agree. I think the docs want us to succeed so they do tell us this. Now some have issues with stuff like this & even sugar but I don't. I have been drinking soda more than I would like & I have got to stop. I think some here & there is ok but it's the person's decision. Glad you posted this because I have been having issues with the soda thing.

Soda has mo nutritional value and is best given up completely. There are such better options. I gave it up in April and do not miss it at all. I drink mainly flavored unsweetened water. Anything in excess can derail your succsess. Your body craves water naturally.

Soda has mo nutritional value and is best given up completely. There are such better options. I gave it up in April and do not miss it at all. I drink mainly flavored unsweetened Water. Anything in excess can derail your succsess. Your body craves water naturally.

You are so right. I noticed when I was drinking soda that I wouldn't drink water & it would trigger other cravings. I'm just calling last week my bad judgement week. I am back on track & don't want soda again!