Hi,

weird question, (the diet cocoa has only 25 cal so I have it once in a while). When I drink it, it makes my stomach bloated. Could it possibly be stretching my pouch?

Thanks for any advice!

I'm no doctor, but I would say probably not. Milk based products, even if they go in as a liquid, turn to a solid in your stomach so it makes you feel full. I drink lots of milk because of the full sensation I get.

It could also be the sweetener in it. Splenda, and aspartame both make me bloated and gassy, so I try to stay away from them. It's doubtful it's stretching your pouch, unless it's getting stuck in there and causing pain. But it's liquid, so it should go right through your pouch without any problems, unless you're drinking it right after a meal or snack.

Ok good thanks. By the way I mix it with hot water.....yum!

I've used the diet cocoa since being banded and it hasn't made me bloated or gassy. Maybe you are sensitive to artificial sweeteners? I don't think it's stretching your pouch either, it should go straight through.

Pardon my ignorance, what is diet cocoa?

I have unsweetened cocoa for cooking which is 0 calories. Same stuff, but with artificial sweetener?

Pardon my ignorance, what is diet cocoa?

I have unsweetened cocoa for cooking which is 0 calories. Same stuff, but with artificial sweetener?

I think Ebonie is talking about the Diet Hot Cocoa mix by Swiss Miss. I knew what it was because I've used it. It's really good but I prefer to drink it with skim milk.

It's exceedingly hard to find in my area. I searched and searched for the DIET as opposed to the "No sugar added" stuff for MONTHS. When I finally did find it, I used one packet of it, and didn't like it that much. The sweetener gets bitter when heated, and tastes funny to me. Blech.

I also drink the diet swiss miss (25 cals) and love it. I add a little skim milk to it also. I'm not a coffee drinker so it warms me up on these cold mornings. I don't have any bloating problems with it. Also, I buy mine at wal-mart, they usually always have it.

Thank you everyone! Yes it is the swiss miss and I enjoy it in the afternoon when I crave a snack. Since my Doc say nothing but 3 small meals, it helps me get through the long afternoons.

Some people add unflavored protien to it. I haven't tried that but I hear it's good.

Thank you everyone! Yes it is the swiss miss and I enjoy it in the afternoon when I crave a snack. Since my Doc say nothing but 3 small meals, it helps me get through the long afternoons.

All of my docs have said to eat a meal (100 calories qualifies as a meal) every 3-4 hours because we eat such small amounts. I am shocked to hear someone trying to make it on only 3 meals a day. Your body must be thinking you are starving it. What is your weight loss like? :biggrin:

Really? I am strictly told, NO snacking between meals.

I was banded 07/24/07. Did great, I've lost 71lbs so far, I have 15 left to go to where I want to be. I've never had a fill! Never hungry, however, I'm always drinking water which keeps me full.