Yesterday was firsr family gathering and we had chicken alfredo lasagna. Im 2 weeks post op and was able to eat the lasagna but i didnt eat the noodles just the fillings. I was cool with watching everyone snack on chios, cheese and crackers. I did up a veggie tray for myself. I had a hard time when I opened my fridge and seen,the diet pepsi. I wanted a small glass so bad but fought the urge. So far that is the only thing I truly miss. Oh i did have 2 Ritz crackers with some guacamole on it to soften it up which I feel bad about :/

after a few weeks you should be able to have some. I drink a small bit of soda whenever I get the craving. If you really want the taste, take some and shake it up so the bubbles are gone and drink it that way

I was told carbonated were never evers??

People have been known to flatten their pop so they can still drink it - but just without the carbonation

I was also told never to drink carbonated beverages and to wait a year for alcohol. Every nut is different but for me I know once I have the surgery I'm doing it to save my life so I'm not gonna mess it up because I can't say no to soda

I was told carbonated were never evers??

I was told only that I couldn't have any durring the first two weeks.

i've had plenty of soda and I've still lost lots of weight

Edited November 29, 201510 yr by Sophie74656

I miss Diet Pepsi too I'm 10 days out maybe when I'm a month out I'll buy one and make it flat

i will be 3 years out next week and i have been drinking it almost the whole time with no issues at all....i am still down almost 200 since pre-op. if you are doing everything else correctly (diet / exercise) you should be fine.....having said that, everyones reaction to the carbonation is very different. on another note.....we should all give it up seeing how bad it is for us!!!

i will be 3 years out next week and i have been drinking it almost the whole time with no issues at all....i am still down almost 200 since pre-op. if you are doing everything else correctly (diet / exercise) you should be fine.....having said that, everyones reaction to the carbonation is very different. on another note.....we should all give it up seeing how bad it is for us!!!

honestly, I think soda is only bad for you if you're drinking gallons of it. A cup or two won't kill you

Personally I only drink diet soda though

There are varying schools of thought on drinking sodas. I'm not a soda drinker so it doesn't bother me. It's up to the individual, but I think if you can wait until you are cleared for all foods as tolerated then try it. You may discover you no longer crave it, or you may be able to have it without any issues.

I found that I didn't crave soda so much as just something carbonated. I drank lots of seltzer and flavored sparkling waters pre op and I miss those.

I have always loved Diet Pepsi, to the point that if Coke products were being served I would just have water. Since their "recipe" has just changed and a differently sweetener is being used, I can't stand Diet Pepsi. It's way too sweet. It's probably a good coincidence for me but I'll probably just stick to Crystal Light or ice water from now on.

I wasnt craving untill I seen it. It was my guilty pleasure one or twice a week in the evening bc I no diet pop is bad all around.

I was a 3-4 Diet Pepsi a day addict! Gave it up two years ago almost to the day for pre op and haven't looked back. I have a craving hit about once every few months and ride it out. Carbonation still hurts my tummy but I feel like if I let it go flat and started back I would be back to 3-4 a day too quickly. And I do think for me it increased my appetite, the artificial sweeteners raised my blood sugar levels or something. I think it would be hard to quit again.

Are you on food after only 2 weeks? Please follow your doctors rules. Your stomach is not fully healed yet. This is also the time you are learning new eating habits.

The way our program was set up is first week full liquids, second week pureed, 3rd week soft foods. Zero sugar drinks or pop