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Carbonated beverages

Just a quick question. How long after surgery before you were able to drink diet soda? I don't miss any foods, but I really miss Diet Dr Pepper.

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    • Goonie
      Goonie

      My surgeon said a year....but I don't think I'll try it. Diet Pepsi was my drug of choice & I'm not sure I want to feed my addiction again....to flipping hard to break!

    • IcanMakeit
      IcanMakeit

      Although i know WLS patients that have added diet sodas to their diets, I see no reason to start drinking diet soda. I think studies have shown that drinkers of soda, even diet soda, weigh more than p

    • SuperDave
      SuperDave

      My surgeon recommends giving it up forever, however it is mandatory for a year. The reason being that the gas, (carbonation) tends to stretch your new stomach.

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    Thanks for all the responses! I'm just now beginning to tolerate food and drinks without nausea, so I'm nowhere near ready to try it yet. If the craving goes away, maybe I just won't ever have it again.

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