I can't remember what my nutritionist said about soda and why it can't be part of the pre-op diet. Im scheduled for surgery Dec 2. I have been drinking diet soda off and on these past two weeks. How bad am I screwed? Lol

I don't think you're screwed...the carbonation isn't good for your stomach before surgery....as long as you stop now, you should be ok....but you gotta stop RIGHT NOW!!!

Good luck and prayers for you tfarr!!! :-)

Lol

I will. Thank you

I know the carbonation will stretch your stomach, and I believe I read that is also bad for the liver. The pre diet is to help reduce the livers size making the surgery easier and safer.

My understanding about giving it up on the pre-op diet is only to break the habit of drinking soda pop (and caffeine dependency), since it is a no-no after surgery.

Carbonation can erode the lining of the esophagus and stomach, so it's best not to have them so that your tummy is as healthy as possible. Just do lots and lots of water instead!

I drink tons and tons of water. But sometimes I just needed those bubbles lol

Funny story. Someone I know had the sleeve, he's lost over 200 lbs in the last 18 months. Anyway, he loved the fizzies pre op too. One day, a few weeks after he was sleeved, he wanted "just a sip" of diet coke. To hear him telling the story it's hilarious. He said he thought he was literally going to DIE. He called his Dr. and told him what he did and the Dr. said, "Well, you're not going to die, but you're going to feel like you are". He learned his lesson the hard way lol

I read that soda feels like sand paper on your insides

Omg glad to know that!! Don't want that to happen

I ike the bubbles too and as much as I may dislike it at first, I know I'll be much healthier without my coke zeros. My kidneys will also be grateful.