No, my surgeon and NUT said to not have carbonated beverages of any sort.

On the other hand, I have carbonated water every day. We make it ourselves with a Soda Stream and it's not flavored. So it's not got sweetener or anything in it that makes it "addictive" in any way. I just like it for the less sweet taste and freshness.

Keep in mind though that Im 10 months out definitely dont recommend this in the beginning.

I tried drinking carbonated waters and my stomach did not like them at all. I am 5 years out and I noticed bloating, burping, and gas. Also, the bubbles fill up your stomach and it doesn't leave a lot of room for your protein. Be careful! My doctor also said it was a 'No, No!'

I must admit that staying away from carbonated beverages and caffeine has been one of the most difficult things for me (6 weeks out from a sleeve).

I just couldn't stand it so I was drinking diet coke which I flattened by adding a bit of water to it. Then I went to straight Diet Coke (bubbles and all). NO problem at all.

1 hour ago, IAmGrace said:

I must admit that staying away from carbonated beverages and caffeine has been one of the most difficult things for me (6 weeks out from a sleeve).

I just couldn't stand it so I was drinking diet coke which I flattened by adding a bit of Water to it. Then I went to straight Diet Coke (bubbles and all). NO problem at all.

Oddly enough I have problems when I drink a diet coke directly from a bottle. I think it's because it's bubblier than what my Soda Stream does.