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southernbellair79    52

southernbellair79
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Gang,

Has anyone tested carbonation out yet? I had a Mimosa and everything was fine, ( I did drink it slowly). I just attempted to have a few sips of Diet Dr. Pepper and I almost DIED:blink:! Honestly it hurt so bad I did not move for about 2 mins. I do not drink sugar drinks and only wanted a a little pick me up from the Diet Dr. Pepper but the pain in my chest has not gone away.

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sy2053    4

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Carbonation and alcohol is a no-no for one year post-op. It will increase the size of your pouch. Over indulgence in food is essentially and addiction. We are addicted to food. When you can no longer eat the food, your addiction to turn to something else. Hence the no alcohol! I don't know your personal stage of post surgery, but if you're finding you're having cravings for soda and mimosas, etc, call your doc!

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southernbellair79    52

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I do not have cravings for sugar. I don't eat sugar laced items on a normal bases, and my doctor okay Alcohol after 3 months. Carbonation as long as zero calories is also approved (sparkling Water ect). The reason why most doctors say no carbonation is due to drinking cokes and other sugar laced drinks. And carbonation does effect everyone the same. From looking at my stats we can all tell I am taking this life change seriously. In 3 1/2 months I have lost a total of 44lbs and counting. For me a mimosa/ wine here and there does not send me of the wagon. Each person's weight loss story and transformation is uniquely their own. I thought of the diet Dr pepper as it is zero calories, zero carbs, and I felt like I needed a little pick me up from the caffeine. If I could stomach the carbonation this would be a better choice than a cup of coffee with 3 sugars. Well all need to keep everything in perspective and remember that not everyone has the same Dr. after surgery instructions, and there are many outlooks on what is okay verse not okay after surgery. Making blanket states of " that is not allowed" is just not correct and not giving out the best advice to the newbies. I think it would be so much more helpful if we say " per my Dr.'s instructions" and advise that there are many outlooks on after care.

But back to my original question.... How are others handling carbonation and have you found different carbonation sources to play a part in the ability tolerate???

Just interested in learning many view points. ;)

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southernbellair79    52

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2 hours ago, bettybooping said:

I was told all carbonation was a MAJOR no no because the bubbles fill up your pouch

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This is not a true statement. It can be a slider but it does not fill up your pouch. There are many videos and research out there that can be researched. It is much more of a discomfort then a stretching out your pouch issue.

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southernbellair79    52

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15 minutes ago, sy2053 said:

An addiction**

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I do not have cravings for sugar. I don't eat sugar laced items on a normal bases, and my doctor okay Alcohol after 3 months. Carbonation as long as zero calories is also approved (sparkling Water ect). The reason why most doctors say no carbonation is due to drinking cokes and other sugar laced drinks. And carbonation does effect everyone the same. From looking at my stats we can all tell I am taking this life change seriously. In 3 1/2 months I have lost a total of 44lbs and counting. For me a mimosa/ wine here and there does not send me of the wagon. Each person's weight loss story and transformation is uniquely their own. I thought of the diet Dr pepper as it is zero calories, zero carbs, and I felt like I needed a little pick me up from the caffeine. If I could stomach the carbonation this would be a better choice than a cup of coffee with 3 sugars. Well all need to keep everything in perspective and remember that not everyone has the same Dr. after surgery instructions, and there are many outlooks on what is okay verse not okay after surgery. Making blanket states of " that is not allowed" is just not correct and not giving out the best advice to the newbies. I think it would be so much more helpful if we say " per my Dr.'s instructions" and advise that there are many outlooks on after care.

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bettybooping    29

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This is not a true statement. It can be a slider but it does not fill up your pouch. There are many videos and research out there that can be researched. It is much more of a discomfort then a stretching out your pouch issue.

So you mean to tell me I don't have to give up my La Croix Water? ?

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I'm 10 months post op and I have no issues with carbonation. I was cleared for carbonation and alcohol after 6 months per my plan. I don't drink a lot of it but I do have a seltzer from time to time and when I was hit with the stomach flu back in August I lived on Diet Ginger Ale for 2 days per my surgeons suggestion because it was literally the only thing I could keep down, even Water was not working.

I have found that carbonation from a bottled or canned beverage does effect me differently than from a tap. It doesn't cause pain but I do burp a lot more.

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southernbellair79    52

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So you mean to tell me I don't have to give up my La Croix Water? ?

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No not for ever. Lol when you are cleared give it a try and see if you can tolerate it. Some things you will some you won't. [emoji5]


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