I drank soda today

I drank soda today - about 4 oz. Did I damage my pouch? I know soda is a no-no.......we had a bbq here at work and only drinks they had were soda so I got a sprite and had about 4 oz.

Did you let it go flat? I don't think you did any damage but it could cause some gas distress.

Trisha, I would not make a habit of it but I have had a little - about 2-4 oz and I let it get mostly flat. You may feel gassy but that's about it. Terri

I don't know what soda will do to your pouch but I am sending you a because either you were very bored at work today or you are really feeling like you need to talk to someone. Seems you are having a rough time right now, so keep talking to us and hang in there. You are doing fine, I wouldn't panic over the weight gain and again my advice, try not to get on the scale so much. At your support group meetings, are you getting any support? If not, maybe you need to speak first at the next meeting. Take care and hang in there!

Its funny that you said that cause I drank some Diet Dr. Pepper yesturday!! It was killing me and I had to do it!! But it tasted really sweet and kinda felt funny at first!! My surgeon said the reason your not suppose to try it for six months is because of the gas. I guess we dont burp right!! It was a little hard to burp! But I didnt pu**** and drink too much. I dont want to make a habit of it tho cause I really am gonna try to stay away from sweets forever!! But hey...you go girl!!

Thanks for the replies. I only had about 2 oz I think because it was one of those short 8oz cans that catering companies provide and I only had a few sips of it. When I threw it away after I posted this post I realized it was more than 1/2 full. After I had first sip I was like - WHAT AM I DOING?????? I will not be having soda again. It's not good for me. Trisha

Hey Trisha, My doc says the bad thing about soda is that it fizzes when it hits the stomach and can cause stretching. He told me if I really want it, go ahead, BUT make sure it's flat first, that way it won't cause damage. Personally, I can't handle the thought of flat soda so I switched to tea. Good luck, Billie

No I dont think you did any damage. But I was siping on soda pop and told my surgeon and he said do you want to strech your pouch?! I said NO !! Well then dont drink it he said. Heres what he told me to do. Go home and put some soda pop in a balloon and let it sit and see what happens. When I seen the balloon expand I was OMG I will not drink SODI POP AGAIN!!! I do miss it sometimes but when i think of what it can do to my pouch,I just go to my water!! I hope this helps. It helped me when the Dr. told me wha to do and I seen the results. I wish you a most peaceful and blessed day. CHER 248/191/144