soda?

Does anyone drink diet drinks? I have tried caffeine free diet pepsi and it wasnt too bad but are they allowed?

they say you can have it after about 3-6 months but personally I waited a year... even soda doesnt taste the same.. just dont crave it anymore.. Linda

Carbonated drinks expand in your stomach (or pouch in our case). I figure that I am trying everything to make myself smaller, why would I ingest anything that expands inside me? Since my surgery I have become a water-loving freak. I NEVER drank water before. What's up with that? Annette

I do enjoy diet A & W rootbeer now and then. I drink it very slowly. It probably isn't the best becasue it leads to other cravings like popcorn,chips,crackers which I don't want to eat. I think it is an old head hunger thing where you always had pop with snacks. So I'd stay away from it as long as you can.

I am 15 months out and still don't drink them. My surgeon said they can stretch your stoma and cause ulcers. !!!!! YIKES, to me they just aren't worth it! I drink alot of water and some decaf tea/coffee.Please~just be careful !!! (((hugs))) Ellen