Prior to being sleeved a month ago, I drank sugar free redbulls on a fairly regular basis (maybe two 8 ounce cans per week). However, I haven't had any since. This weekend was the first time that I really felt like I needed one, I had only gotten 4 hours of sleep and was really dragging. I looked at the can first, and it said "lightly carbonated." I got scared and tried a 5 hour energy instead... YUCK.

My question: Is "lightly carbonated" going to be a big deal if you only drink a little? I've read other folks who've been sleeved saying that they are still able to drink small amounts of pop, beer, etc. I would think all of these have much more carbonation than Red Bull.

Has anyone else tried energy drinks, and if so, how long after surgery? Thanks.

carbonation of any kind, especially this early into your journey is going to be no bueno. A lot of people will let things go flat, you might try that though I doubt the taste will be very pleasing. A good alternative is a nice dose of B12 and or more Vitamin C. Just remember, we have all the energy we need and more stored in our designer selves (sort of why we had sleeve in the first place) force your body to burn its stores by not putting foreign sources of energy in it.

Edited September 3, 201411 yr by GummyTummy

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B12 natural energy !!!

Yup, B12 is great!