Hi,

I am 10 days away from my surgery and full of questions. I understand that water/liquids should not be consumed with meals (when I am at the solids stage) but neither my Dr or Dietition actually explained why. Why?

Also, why are carbonated drinks a no-no? I can guess, but I'd be interested to know what effect they have... and lastly, does that mean my long-standing love of champagne will be over?

Kbel,

The reason you don't drink liquids are three fold. 1st you shouldn't drink one hour before meal so your not filling up the pouch with liquids when you need the food to go in. 2nd You don't drink during meals because it fills up the pouch with liquid when you need the solid foods in there. And the one hour after is so you don't flush the food thru too soon and get the hungry pains to start to early.

Some people can tolerate carbonated beverages after surgery. My Dr said to try it if I wanted and I did and will not do it again. The carbonation goes thru to lower stoamch and makes it uncomfortable. I have found many not carb/bever to replace the carbonated ones and they also are much healthier for you.

I understand that the carbonation can also cause erosion over time.