how many of you....?

drink diet soda. I am amazed at how many RNY patients drink diet soda. I just wanted to know how many vbg'ers drink it. My surgeon told me to stay away from carbonation. I wanted to know if i was in the minority?

I do drink diet soda occasionally. But, I am three years out, so I have`nt had a problem with it. I did`nt drink anything bu****er, coffee, and tea the first two years. Mostly water. I did`nt really like the crystal lite that much, I preferred water. I think it is a good idea to stay away from the diet sodas, they really don`t have any nutrional value. Hind sight is always 20/20. The days I do drink the soda, I don`t drink near the water I should.

My doctor told me that drinking carbonation would break down my staple line...I drank a couple of sips and the I felt like i had a urinary tract infection!

My doctor told me the carbonation in sodas would stretch the pouch and if I did drink sodas make sure they were flat. Fortunately since the surgery I haven't wanted sodas which is weird because I used to be a cokaholic.

I do not drink it but I have not missed it yet . before wls I drink it because I di not want to drink any thing with cals in it so I just had dite soda sence I was 9 so if I never have one the rest of my life it ok with me if you know what I mean. allyson

Drank it presurgery. My surgeon said not to drink it due to the calories and carbonation. I have tried it since surgery but it just doesn't taste the same anymore. I'm sticking with my coffee -- upon reflection I must have replaced pop with coffee. Sharon

I dont' drink soda anymore, but I used to. Not because of my sugery, but because it makes my face look blotchy. Before surgery I probably drank a six pack a day of diet coke. I miss it!! Tam