goblin

Yes, and thank you. Sorry if it seemed if I was taking YOU to task. A bit of killing the messenger on my part. My apologies. Thank you for taking the time to type and post this info.

Lisa A.

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RNY January 30, 2006
Dr. Nohr, Medicine Hat Alberta
HW: 300
SW: 281
CW: 168
GW: 175

exit88

You may want to give the "True Lime" a try.

http://www.truelemon.com/purchase_lime.cfm

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Steven
San Francisco, California
Surgery: Laparoscopic RNY November 9, 2005

Brooke220

Thanks. I'll visit one of my local Food Lions today.

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Brooke
lap RNY 10.03.05
Surgery @ VCU-MCV*
332/194/180

trickychick68

My surgeon had the surgery herself several years ago and when I went to see her Tuesday, I specifically asked about carbonated drinks. She echoed the moderation theme she is so fond of.

She herself has Diet Cokes (I never liked them personally) and said that it could "swell" the pouch, and cause gas but that it's a personal choice and to see how it goes for me.

Just my two cents.

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Michelle
Start 252/Low 137/Goal142/Current 149 (gained twelve pounds since summer)

LAP RNY 1-19-06

"We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars."[/FONT]

bridgetgirl

Hmmm, great info on this thread! Now lets talk experience, I see lots of skinny people drink soda pop! MODERATION is key. Let me tell ya that when i want a coke, I have a coke. I dont have 4 a day like my MO days, but I may have 2 a month... if I want it..... and here i am 2 1/2 year out still maintaing my 120+ weightloss. If ya want it, have it... occassionally. Water is echhhhhh, change the PH Balance in it and it will be easier to drink... change it with a lemon squirt, or lime or Crystal light or instant tea.... dont forget s/f koolaid

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J.Bridget Fisher aka koi-pea
2/9/04 lap 5'11"
298/172

Find me on face book using this email; bridgetgirl@msn.com

"People will argue with you that getting what you want in life isn’t something you can learn, if you’re destined to be one of the worlds winners as opposed to one of its perpetual whiners, its because you have been born with the right talents and temperament and have a big dose of self-esteem, ambition, and good judgment." Kate White

Jtcox88

Have you tried the Dasani flavored waters? The Rasberry one is very MMMMMMMM! I can't handle anything sweet either. Propel is grossly sweet to me, but the Dasani ones are great! They have a Lemon flavored water as well, I'm just a little scared to try that one yet.

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Terrah
Lap RNY 2/20/06 Dr. Suh
285/172/???

twodogsmom

Nestle has a flavored water that is Splenda-sweetened. I buy it at Costco, its like 32 bottles for about $9. I keep the case in my car since its too heavy to lift it full, and that way I alweays have water with me. Comes in a mixed case of 4 flavors-I love it!

TX DEB

I thought i would re-bump this post because the article that whitney reposted was so imformative. I know alot of folks have questions about the carbonated beverages.

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Deb
LAP RNY, Esophageal Hernia Repair 4/12/07

236/142/???

96 pounds gone forever

austingrrl

Pre-op I would drink at least 5 diet sodas per day. My nutritionist had me stop during my pre-op diet because he said that once I had my surgery I'd be "sorry" if I didn't. Boy was he right! A month ago I accidentally took a sip of water that I didn't realize was carbonated and I thought my chest would explode. I don't miss it at all. Water or Crystal light does me just fine.

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Lap RNY 2/13/07

lward76

i found that i can do pepsi but i still just drink my tea and propell!! which was kinda scary since i use to drink so much pepsi, but really i dont want to go back there again!

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Laura
220/216/119/115
highest/pre-op/current/goal
Height 4'11 OR 5'0


04/11/07...Had surgery!!! my nerves were still wacky but hey i did it!!

size before surgery was 18 now size 9
[SIZE="5"][COLOR="Blue"]Being reversed on Jan 18.I WAS REVESED ON JAN 18,2008 NOT EVEN A YEAR OUT!!