When can you drink

[beauty29 72]

Soda again

[mariamitani 405]

I tried some at around 4 months post op it didnt feel good.

every once in a great while I take a sip or two. For the most part I dont drink it

[Shells_Almost_There 357]

My doc's program says that carbonated drinks can cause gas and bloating and to consider eliminating all together, but I know of people on here who drink 1 per day - and sometimes let it go flat so that the bubbles don't bug them too much. Sorry, not much of an answer!

Edited October 14, 2013 by Shells_Almost_There

[beauty29 72]

Ooh I'm craving sizze

[E-girl 98]

Never. I can't drink it and I was sleeved 18 months ago. Soda is not good for any WL patient. The carbonation can stretch your pouch. The gas in the drink comes out and expands your stomach like a balloon. Your new stomach pouch can be stretched out over time if you drink carbonated beverages after your surgery. What’s more, carbonated beverages – like soda pop, ginger ale, sparkling cider and even tonic Water – increase hunger and contribute to weight regain.

[Justinh125 472]

My surgeon said he didn't care, but I find it too painful unless I drink it reallly really slowly....so maybe I'll have like 1 soda a month or something. I doubt at that frequency anything bad will happen (plus doc's approval).

[FishingNurse 1,210]

I don't drink soda pop, But I drink several bottles of sparkling Water per day, and an average of 3 beers a week. Carbonation doesnt bother me.... and no it has not and will not strech my stomach. (I am 26 months post-op) I waited until 4-5 months out.

Edited October 14, 2013 by Sleeve of Steel

[joatsaint 2,814]

I was allowed soda after 4 months, but I've been drinking Crystal Light lemonade for more than 10 years - so I don't have any desire to drink fizzy stuff anymore.

[.......... 129]

Think always Water, Vitamin water, enhanced water, flavored water. Think of that song where they sang, Always and forever but substitute Water for his gal, also picture yourself at any moment and many times a day with water in your hand.

[.......... 129]

[PGee 318]

^{At the initial appointment with my surgeon, I was told carbination was out of the picture after being sleeved. I never drank another soda after that......and don't see myself ever drinking bubbly anything again......it's been 7 months and I don't miss it.....}

^{For me, I figure it's one of the concessions of having the sleeve.....plus it might be a slippery slope once I start, if I ever did have soda......Good luck!!!}

[erica5754 52]

I was told that I could never have carbonated drinks again. I'm happy, because I used to drink about a 6 pack of soda on a daily basis.

[Arts137 1,811]

Yep, was told to avoid and I do. Just an acceptable trade off ...

[Jen35 283]

I'm 5 months out and started drinking soda recently. Don't do it! It doesn't hurt me to drink small amounts now, but I wish it did. I used to be addicted to soda before surgery and it was stupid of me to even try it. Now I want it all the time - and it's is so bad for us just because of all the chemicals, etc.! I'm stopping NOW!

[beauty29 72]

Great advice and well taken. I see for each it's own. I love my beer and soda.... Crystal light has been horrible to me... I'm currently trying G2 and propel 0 and all those.... I guess it's just mental..