question about drinks

Okay so im having a pop craving are we allowed any at all once were so far out? If so what kind?

My plan specifically prohibits liquid calories, which rules out a lot of soda.  From all the research I've read over the years, I avoid artificial sweeteners when possible, which rules out a lot of other sodas.  And, from what I've read here, soda seems like it can be a very uncomfortable experience.  

So, for me, I just work to ignore those cravings.  14 months post-op, I have zero interest in soda.  

It would really help people answer your question if you included your surgery date and type. But regardless of the type of surgery, liquid calories (other than protein shakes) are a bad idea because they do not fill you up, which defeats the purpose of having surgery. People have differing views when it comes to diet sodas. A lot of programs say no carbonation ever. I plan on waiting at least six months after surgery before considering drinking diet soda, and I avoid regular soda at all costs.

My plan says no carbonation for 6 months. Then and only then if I decide to have something it will be diet. But, I am not and really never have been a big soda pop drinker. I have not had a regular soda since 2008

Yrs ago I would have said go ahead. I was in the "carbonation won't hurt you" group until you end up with a giant hole in your stomach. Not saying the fistula was caused by it but it certainly didn't help. You were told no carbonation.  I would follow the instructions. 

If all you want is a flavor to your liquid intake, I'd suggest any of the flavorings available in single-serving sizes such as Mio (?) or Crystal Light.  I like the Snapple diet Peach flavored iced tea.

I still can't deal with carbonation;  it's just too uncomfortable for my pouch.

Depends on which surgery you have had, when you had it, whether you are talking of sugary or with sweeteners, whether you are diabetic.  It is so hard to answer with virtually no information. 

Personally I avoided it for the first six months but occasionally have it now. 

Depends on your surgeons plans! Mines is no caffeine for 3 months and no carbonation for 6, being that soda was one of my major problems and I was addicted to it, I plan on never drinking it again now that I don't crave or even think about it anymore! But like someone above stated those diet peach ice tea snapples are everything!!!😋

Almost 3 mths post op

I gave up soda the day before surgery, it was one of the harder habits to break.  Now I don't even want it.  I am currently trying to cut down on my Crystal Light habit now...yikes.