POLL - SODA/CARBONATION

Not a bit - I usually drink Coke Zero - which seems to have less carbonation so that I don't belch like the town drunk.

I used to be a cokeaholic.......but I stuck religiously to all rules for the first six months probably. Then I started opening a can and leaving it for a while before drinking. Now, I can take it or leave it. As long as I dont gulp it doesn't cause me any grief at all. Sharyn

I have had about a handful of carbonated drinks since being banded. It hasn't bothered me at all. I open the can, pour it over ice, and let it sit for about 10 minutes and then I sip.

Right now, I can drink soda with no problems because I am in need of a fill. I have been addicted to Crystal Light Peach Tea lately so that is pretty much what I am drinking these days besides water.

I don't at all just because it feels uncomfortable. I try a sip every few months only to be reminded that it does't feel good. I drink lots of iced tea, water, and light soymilk. I should drink more water it's just so gross to me unless I'm super hot or working out.

I was TERRIFIED to drink it in the beginning, so I didn't. And I haven't had one since banding. I guess I won't start it up, even though I do think about it at times. I'm really okay without it.

I haven't had a soda since before being banded.. I used to drink diet ginger ale.. But not anymore.. Too scared I guess.. I miss it sometimes but I can do with out it! HUGS, CN

I know I am late on the reply.. just catching up from the weekend. I haven't touched it since the day before my preop diet. I was a massive Pepsi junkie.. and didn't like the taste of diet.. so if I convince myself it is still the devil, then I wont have it. One less vice I need lol

My surgeon and nutritionist said it would be ok if I let it go flat. Well, after its flat I don't want it, either, so I just usually don't. If I want a treat, though, I do sometimes get a slurpee... I have had sips on occasion but pop seems to have really lost its appeal on me. OMG. The world must really be ending!

I have an occasional sprite....maybe once or twice a month. I'm trying not to drink anything sugar free while pregnant. Boy am I missing my cyrstal light and other flavored mix in's. I drink water 99% of the time, but I've been getting bored with it. Hubby doesn't drink much carbonation either. When I'm at my Mom and Dads is when I get the urge for the sprite.....gee couldn't have anything to do with the fact that is is there lol! I don't think I've ever been able to finish the can of sprite....I start getting all burpy and give the rest to hubby! Amy