I am two months post op was wondering when can I have like sparkling water ... I'd prefer the diet flavored sparkling water but not sure when it is okay to? ... what do y'all think?

You can't have sparkling water anymore. No carbonation after surgery.

"The main issue to consider is the sensation of bloating caused by the bubbles in the soda. You will burp the gas out, sure, but a number of patients have reported abdominal discomfort given the smaller stomach size."

You can't have sparkling Water anymore. No carbonation after surgery.
"The main issue to consider is the sensation of bloating caused by the bubbles in the soda. You will burp the gas out, sure, but a number of patients have reported abdominal discomfort given the smaller stomach size."

Oh my! So no carbonated drinks ever again

My surgeon told me that I can have carbonated water, after 3 months. He said to try a little and see how it goes. If I'm comfortable drinking it, he has no issue with me drinking it. According to him there are no stretching issues caused by carbonation and if I tolerate the bubbles he sees no reason for me not to. I had a seltzer on vacation a couple weeks ago and I was more gassy but I did not experience any pain associated with it.

That is like the number one no no from my nutritionist and doctor. I was banded and honestly you definitely paid the price drinking carbonation. I would get stomach cramps so bad from gas. That made it easier to avoid and my main drink became tea.

I just stay away from all things carbonated. I was the biggest Diet Coke addict ever pre-op. And now that I have had it completely out of my system for about 7 months, there is no way I can bring it (or anything else carbonated) back. Aside from the discomfort, if I have a taste, I'll be back to full-blown consumption in no time. I have the same situation with carbs, and that is why I keep those to 20 grams or less each day.

Good luck!

My surgeon told me no carbonated beverages ever.

My surgeon's policy is no carbonation for life. I accidentally had a sip of 7-up once that i thought was water and spit it out right away. It tasted absolutely awful.

Yeah I was under the impression of None Ever

If you desperately miss your sugar free carbonated water, my advice would be to give it a shot. There is no nutrition impact since it's calorie free and you won't damage your insides at 8+ weeks out. You may be very uncomfortable but if you really love it, I think it's worth the risk.