Carbonation Drinks

Has anyone started drinking items with carbonation? I had a small glass of diet soda yesterday and it tasted so good. Was wondering what everyone else was doing. Elaine

Elaine, I can drink out of the can but not out of a bottle. I tried taking a sip out of my daughter's 20 oz bottle & foamed for 10 minutes! I can drink beer too, which I will probably get flamed for, but I can't eat anymore than I did before I started drinking beer, so I don't thinkI've stretched my pouch! Gina

I don't have them, either, because I was a total Dr Pepper addict and I dont trust myself to stop once I start. I tried a teensy sip of my son's out of desperation once and it tasted like coke syrup with no carbonation, so that was it for me. I know some surgeon's say they're ok as long as they're diet and you can burp out the carbonation, and some say none ever, so I'd say whatever your surgeon says and you're comfortable with! Rebecca

Have you tried the sugar-free Dr. Pepper popsicles? Not sure whether you'd want to given your addiction to Dr. Pepper, but perhaps the popsicle would be so different than drinking soda that addictive behavior would not be triggered. These popsicles are sold in a combination box with two other flavors - Orange Crush and A&W Rootbeer - all sugar-free. Kellie

I havent seen them, I'll have to check them out! My kids would love them, even if I dont! Thanks! Rebecca

Jamie; Welcome to Light-weights! I was 253 pre-op and am 155 today (tomorrow's 9 months since my surgery). You'll find lots of support and great advice here! Blessings, Jennifer 253 / 155 / 137

Elaine, Never will I drink a carbonated drink. Its a personal choice but carbonation stretches the pouch and I didnt go through all this for a pepsi or mountain dew. Thats why I also dont drink through a straw and force extra air down there. Again, its everyones personal choice.

Deb- is that a new picture?? Your face looks SO much smaller, I hadn't noticed till now! Rebecca

Rebecca, you are very sweet for noticing. Yes its about a month old now but Im still melting. I think I have lost about 20 pounds in my face. LOL

I have tried them but don't care for them at all anymore. Thank goodness. They just make my pouch uncomfortable. I would rather drink pink lemonade in a can. Kroger has a good brand. I use to be addicted to Diet Mountain dew. Jane 296/193/150