Hi everybody

Hello everybody, I hope all is well. Since I have started this new job I don't have any free time. Well anyways I have a question for all the post-ops. Is it ok to drink caffeine free soda or carbonated drinks for that matter? I have been have been drinking caffeine free diet coke. I just want to know if its ok! If its not good for my please let me know. All I have heard is that its not good to have soda with caffeine or coffee because the caffeine can eat away at the stoma lining, but nothing about caffeine free soft drinks or coffee? Any advice on this matter would be great! Thanks and God Bless, Armena

Hi Armena! Each doctor is different. Mine does NOT allow carbonated beverages. He says they can give you gas and expand your pouch. The decaf is good though.

Hi Armena~~ Congrats on that new job! My dr does not allow soda or carbonated drinks----BUT does say if you open the can and let it sit until it gets flat ----then a little glass is ok, once in awhile! I just prefer to not drink it at all. I do drink coffee with caffeine--just have to have my coffee! Why don't you call the office and ask what your dr advises about soda and caffeine. Then post and let us know!!

Thanks everybody for your words of support, I will give my Dr a call and tell you what he says. I am glad I did get some support from you guys because that last thing I want to do is damage my pouch. I think God for this support group and I can't wait to talk to my Dr. on Tuesday. We are caught up in a snow storm here in NYC! Well thanks and look out for my update!

Hey Armena Glenda

Hi, how have you been, how is everything going. Am doing good am up to 70lbs lost and I still can't motivate myself to workout, which I know is a big no no, and I'm working on it, am trying a new angle. It's time to let go and let GOD. I have been praying on it so I know its only a matter of time before am on that treadmill! The eating thing is ok, (still can't get enough fluids in 32oz, if am lucky) now am craving chips and cookies, and my mind is playing tricks on me, so am praying on that as well. Before you know it I will be Ms. fitness through God's help. I hope you're ok and I look forward to hearing from you! Take care Armena &