Article on why to avoid carbonation after WLS - ThinnerTimes - Gastric Bypass Forum, Lap Band Forum, and Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Forum

Suzanne-photog4fun · 10-17-2004, 04:59 PM

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TabFox · 10-17-2004, 09:18 PM

Well, that just burst my bubble! I don't crave chocolate, I don't even eat bread or pasta...but take away my Diet Pepsi????? Someone just shoot me! I don't drink it often, but man, I do love a little fizzy once in a while. *sigh*

Tabitha

Blueyz · 10-17-2004, 09:33 PM

I was such a diet coke addict and will not drink soda again. I know once I start, it will become a habit again. Thanks for the info. Suzanne. Glad to see you back.

JohnsWife4Life · 02-12-2005, 03:10 PM

I just wanted to post here so this thread would come up as it is relevant to recent posts. Hope this helps. Thanks Suzanne.

Traci

Bigbaldbuddie · 02-13-2005, 03:27 PM

I really wanted this surgery. I wanted to get back to where I was physically before I started gaining weight in mid 90's. (Yes I was thin before and had a life as a thin person, in another life long ago). So much so I quit smoking cold turkey (in April will be my 2 year aniversary).

I pretty much have tried to adopt the rules that are recommended jduring our first few months, like staying away from carbonation, sugar, bread, all the things that are not good for the healing pouch.

Well I try to keep the same mind-set for the completely healed pouch. Even though it appears that some post-ops at some point start to return to diet soda, I won't. For me I have given up beer and soda forever, and for the food restrictions, I try to use them as my guide to not get back into bad habits.

HapBird · 02-13-2005, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigbaldbuddie

I really wanted this surgery. I wanted to get back to where I was physically before I started gaining weight in mid 90's. (Yes I was thin before and had a life as a thin person, in another life long ago). So much so I quit smoking cold turkey (in April will be my 2 year aniversary).

I pretty much have tried to adopt the rules that are recommended jduring our first few months, like staying away from carbonation, sugar, bread, all the things that are not good for the healing pouch.

Well I try to keep the same mind-set for the completely healed pouch. Even though it appears that some post-ops at some point start to return to diet soda, I won't. For me I have given up beer and soda forever, and for the food restrictions, I try to use them as my guide to not get back into bad habits.

Great advice - I'm trying to learn NEW eating/drinking habits, not find ways back into the old ones. I gave up carbonated beverages last summer, and don't miss them at all. I'm fine with water, tea, decaf coffee (gave up caffeine two years ago due to it causing heart palpitations), crystal light, etc.

And I've heard some conjecture that carbonated beverages can deplete the body of calcium - this may be another one of those medical theories that hasn't been proven - but why take the chance!

Butterfly · 02-13-2005, 11:00 PM

I decided before having surgery, that if I couldn't chew gum or drink another Diet Coke, that that was okay for me and I could live with those things taken away.

When I found out from Kelly that we could chew gum but that we have to be careful to not swallow it, I was ecstatic!

As far as my daily Diet Coke, I have not had one since the day before my surgery. I truly miss the way the carbonation feels in my mouth mainly...not the taste. So, I have adapted to not drinking my daily Diet Coke. I miss it, but it's so not worth it. I prefer drinking my iced tea that has no carbonation and that won't effect my pouch. Everyone has their feelings about this, but I adopt the one Dr. Callery has instructed.

Thank you Mary for that article. It really confirmed that I am doing the right thing by not having carbonation.

Meaghan · 02-18-2005, 10:55 PM

Thanks so much for that article. I could drink a diet soda hot, just to get the carbonation. But I've decided to quit as soon as my stash of Diet Cherry Coke runs out...

I'm not taking any chances on this opportunity!

cedesigns · 02-19-2005, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Meaghan

Thanks so much for that article. I could drink a diet soda hot, just to get the carbonation. But I've decided to quit as soon as my stash of Diet Cherry Coke runs out...

..I'm not taking any chances on this opportunity!

As far as I am concerned Diet Coke hurts (bubbles, carbonation, stretching) , it is dangerous, it has no nutritional value........it's like...... WAR! What is it good for??? Nothing!! (LOL had to coin a little a little '70s ditty there) Die .............it............coke!!!! Get the message~let it die~ it's the safest way............
Oh by the way............coke is not good for you either~ It used to be the "real thing" these days it's just sugar and water minus the stimulant, but it's still not good for you. Drop the stuff! Drop it like its HOT!!

Meaghan · 02-19-2005, 08:29 PM

Carol,

I noticed you are in Irvine, I'm in Long Beach myself, and was wondering if you knew of any support groups closer than San Diego. I would love to attend some - the place I'm having my WLS only has one once per month and I'd like to attend something more often I think. Any suggestions would be great.

Thanks