Why no soda

[alisha401 14]

Hey i was just curious, why can't i drink soda anymore after gasric sleeve surgery, i need a ginger ale bad?

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[Dub 9,922]

Carbonation & sugar to name a couple

Great time to contact your nutritionist and get a real clearcut understanding of permissible items and the rationale.

[Barry W 336]

Try for example:

- unsweetened iced green tea from Trader Joe's or Pure Leaf

- bulk spring Water in a pitcher with thin-sliced lemon or lime and left to steep in the fridge for at least a couple of hours

[Sophie74656 1,572]

Well I don't believe it's forever but talk to your nutritionist.

It's definately a no no while you are healing. Several months out I was drinking small cups of diet soda. A few sips make me feel super full but then I burp and feel much better LOL

[SilentBotts 138]

The carbonation and the sugar. In theory diet sodas should be fine if your plan allows other sugar free artificially sweetened drinks. The carbonation can be irritating to some sleeves, so check with your surgeon or NUT for their opinion on it. My instructions where to avoid it for the first few months.

[4MRB4PHOTO 3,899]

It doesn't have to be forever.

I would definitely stay away from sodas containing sugar so you don't drink your calories.

There are a lot of additives to soda, colas can be acidic as do many sodas have caffeine (which you should consume in moderation).

Water is what nuts recommend, but there are ways to flavor it with little or no calories.

[smg 471]

I don't think there's many nutritionists out there who will ever tell you it's "good" or "permissible" on their plan and if they did, I would be a bit concerned of that by itself, since it's nothing more than poison in a can (my opinion).

Having said that, I don't think anything is a "must stay away from forever" for reasons of possible complications more than for reasons of health. It's simply unhealthy and I think that's the biggest reason to stay away from it, but obviously in time your ability to drink it will depend on your specific situation and sleeve reaction.

I think in the beginning, when you're still healing, there are a lot of people who experience pain or discomfort because of the carbonation. That gas can cause pressure in your new sleeve which can certainly be painful. As far as sugar is concerned, any sugar in liquid form can cause some discomfort, or even symptoms that mimic "dumping syndrome" common in bypass patients.

Do I think some soda now and again down the road is the worst thing in the world? No. Of course not. But knowing my personality, I think if I even let it in a little, then I'll justify a little more....then a little more....then other things, and I just don't want to go down that path.

What I (my opinion only) do think is important is that you use the time post-op (especially the first year) to re-train yourself on healthy eating and making better food choices. That's what I've chosen to do and, unfortunately, soda (regular, diet or other), doesn't fit into that plan.

Best of luck!

[els 21]

There seems to be a lot of controversy around this topic. I like an occasional soda Water with a bit of cordial (not the coke, Sprite etc canned drinks). My surgeon has no issue with this and said no scientific evidence to show carbonated drinks can stretch the stomach.

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[russm 18]

I do not drink soda and have not for years but what I was told that that recent studies indicate that carbonated drinks contribute to stomach stretching. This is the primary reason my plan says to avoid it.

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[alisha401 14]

What about like sparkling Water, I just need to burp?

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[KristenLe 5,979]

What about like sparkling Water, I just need to burp?

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No carbonation at all. Walk to get rid of the gas.

[UCLA man 101]

Ginger ale, no

Sparkling Water, no

If you really need to, then Mountain Dew is allowed

[alisha401 14]

Ginger ale, no

Sparkling Water, no

If you really need to, then Mountain Dew is allowed

Why mountain dew?

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[reducer623 137]

Your stomach will explode .... Just kidding lol but it will surely stretch it & all the sugar will put you on the fast track in the wrong direction.

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[Cape Crooner 589]

We debated this one a while back. Sugar drinks are bad because they have tons of calories and go down without restriction.

Carbonated beverages are off limits while healing due to acid and expansion.

Carbonated sugar free beverages are okay once you're fully healed (3/6 months out).

I challenged everyone who said "never for life" to produce one credible source and no one did!

That said, you do get filled up quickly, so you won't be drinking too much...