I haven't had surgery yet. Planning on having the sleeve. I'm wondering about carbinated drinks after surgery. Are they all off limits?

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Most folks and most doctors will say kiss them goodbye forever.

They're empty calories and the carbonation is uncomfortable. There's debate on whether they'll stretch your pouch/sleeve or not.

For the most part, you'll hear they're not a good idea ever again. Plan to give them up.

Thank you. That's what I was thinking

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My surgeon was clear - no soda.

But lightly carbonated water is acceptable if you hate ‘flat’ water and light carbonation means you will drink your 6-8 glasses a day.

That is me - light carbonation, maybe with 1/10th light cranberry juice, and I sip it all day long.

I was a coke addict (the liquid kind, note) in my youth. 2 litres/8 glasses a day. Then I switched to diet, then Coke Zero. I think now that really helped keep my taste for sweet food Living and strong!

Post surgery - not a single craving...

I can no longer have carbonated drinks. They cause serious pain in my upper stomach. I tried one about 6 months after surgery and it felt one someone was stabbing me in the chest. However, my sister had the surgery and doesn’t have a problem drinking them, diet of course.