Hello everyone,

Question, my post op final stage diet plan says no carbonation for 3 months, I have heard from others that they did not have this so I would kinda like to hear what everyone else's diet plan suggest, honestly I have cheated and had one. I am still alive, I understand the whole carbonation and bloating thing but couldnt help it. :ranger:

My doctor said to not have soda ever again unless it is made flat either by putting it in the blender or left out. Hope that helps.

My doctor says no soda. So during my pre-op diet stopped the soda---goodbye dear friend Diet Dr Pepper. I be honest with you, I don't really miss it--and I have been without it for now 4 months and two weeks

My doctor advises to refrain FOREVER from all beverages with carbonation for the fact that it will stretch the pouch.

My friend and I both had it done within the past 30 days. We both have trouble being able to burp. This may sound silly but after drinking even a swallow of Diet Pepsi a burp stuck in your chest will 'cause pain or as the Dr's say "discomfort". If you let it sit out a little so that it's not as fizzy as a brand new bottle, it is still palatable and will not 'cause this adverse affect.

My doc says no carbonation... ever. He said he's seen people stretch out their pouch by drinking too much soda. The nutritionist said if I must have some soda, that I need to let it go flat first. What's the point in drinking it flat though?!

My doc says no carbonation for 6 months. I doubt that I will ever go back to drinking pop again if I haven't had any for 6 months why go back to it.

Banded 6/21/07

My doc said most bandsters won't like how the carbonation feels going down nor the burping attached to it. Also, many people states it stretches the pouch, and that is something we do not need! They suggested allowing it to go flat first if you really like the taste of a particular soda. Of course, that makes it lose some of its appeal, too. Me, I'm a huge Diet Coke fan but I haven't had it in weeks and really don't miss it.

Banded 6/27, VG band, Dr. Jose Erbella and Dr. Gary Bunch, Manatee Memorial Hospital, Bradenton, FL

I was drinking about a 2 liter bottle of Diet Coke every day....I have been slowly cutting back and have gotten myself down to one glass a day. My doctor says no carbonated beverages ever.....have to give it up....not good for you anyway....there is a lot of really bad stuff in those artificial sweeteners. Even Splenda. Check out this website~thetruthaboutsplenda.com~ when you get a chance.....I hear your pain...I love Diet Coke but I have to say goodbye....good luck!

I love diet soda and am still drinking it. I believe they r just afraid that if you drink soda with a meal you will fill up on the soda and then not eat the food that you really need such as protein