I know seltzer isn't allowed post op but can I have it on liquid pre-op? I'm day 1 and struggling and the carbonation usually fills me.

I know seltzer isn't allowed post op but can I have it on liquid pre-op? I'm day 1 and struggling and the carbonation usually fills me.

I was told no. The longer you can go without, the easier it will be down the road too. Good luck, you got this!

I was also told no carbonated drinks

I was told no carbonation drinks, zero calorie fluids and decaffeinated

I'm on day 2

2 hours ago, kimberb said:

I was told no carbonation drinks, zero calorie fluids and decaffeinated

You were told no to all of these?

I was also told no carbonation for the rest of my life.

You were told no to all of these?

That should of said caffeine drinks. You need to get your brain on track with what is going to be your new, healthier and skinner you. Start it now cause post-op you're going to be dealing with enough changes. I can have caffiene drinks after 3 months. Caffeine messes with healing.

I didn't have a pre-op diet. I only had to lose 10 pounds before surgery. I am drinking one diet coke a day. My surgery is Wednesday. Personally I can't see how a pre-op no calorie no caffeine seltzer would hurt. It's not like you're eating a Big Mac. That said, I understand the theory behind having a pre-op diet prepare you for post-op. Maybe I'll struggle more than someone who had a strict one. Maybe I won't. Bottom line, always follow your doctor's plan.

I already gave up caffeine coffee tea weeks ago and gave up seltzer which I lived on . Just have few bottles left and was wondering if I could have . I find the zero calorie waters like Vitamin Water and propel so sweet .

No carbonated drinks, they're trying to shrink your liver and to give them space in your belly to do laparoscopic. And afterwards you could not drink anything carbonated for a long time because the carbonation will make your stomach get gas in it and it'll make your stomach expand making you able to eat more in the future. Plus the carbonation can eat at your incision inside and cause you to have complications. Definitely not worth it


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Sugar-free drinks are good Crystal light has great flavors


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Seltzer can't make your liver bigger.

It's more about setting yourself up for life than about shrinking your liver (in relation to the carbonation). Not to mention carbonation is terrible for your kidneys

Soda is a big factor in weight loss and gain. It wouldn't seem so with no calories. But it appears to be very addicting. (And lots of very heavy people drink much sugar free pop. )
It is a common post about wanting and giving it up on here... most docs seem to say no.
Lots of patients really want it and post here about whether or not to give it up