Moderation
I have seen research on the relationship between pop/soda and calcium absorption before.
I guess for me the issue is moderation. I've had a few glasses of diet coke (de-caff) since surgery and I tolerate it well. In fact, it has sometimes helped sooth an irritated pouch. I have seen medical sites that give diet pop the green light. In fact, the WLS book I bought, which is incredibly thorough, says it's okay after 6 months.
I think it's a matter of tolerance and moderation. I'll never be able to drink diet pop like I used to. It doesn't taste the same now. But it's sure nice for a change from all the sf kool-aids and crystal lites and plain old water. I want to live my life...and not live it in fear I'm going to get a stomach cancer from drinking pop. As for stretching the pouch and/or stoma, my gut (excuse the pun) feeling is that it is hooey. THAT'S JUST MY OPINION. Nonetheless, I think if any of us drank pop as our only beverage, it would be problematic.
Maybe I'm rationalizing...but like I said, I'm trying to live a life in moderation.
Lisa A.
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RNY January 30, 2006
Dr. Nohr, Medicine Hat Alberta
HW: 300
SW: 281
CW: 168  
GW: 175
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