Question:
IS IT OK TO DRINK SELTZER.

   — NATASHA P. (posted on March 23, 2004)

March 23, 2004
Seltzer has carbonation in it - I would steer clear of it.
   — ChristineB

March 23, 2004
Good question! I just read an article about carbonation & weight. A recent study said that those wanting to loose or maintain weight should not drink carbonated drinks. They mentioned Diet Coke, Diet Pepsi but I got the impression it referred to all carbonated drinks because of the logic they used. Seems that the carbonation causes your stomach to expand. The gas is released thru burps but the long term impact on the stomach is it gets stretched....which is usually what leads to weight gain. I was distressed to hear this because I've been enjoying the Sodium-free, Calorie-free, caffeine-free sparkling flavored waters. Oh well. Good luck
   — Debbie M.

March 23, 2004
I am 13 mos post op and don't notice that drinking carbonated beverages makes me more or less hungry. My nutritionist says carbonation won't stretch your stomach or your stoma.......that is an urban legend told to keep gb patients off soda. It takes, and I cannot stress this enough, REPEATED overeating to stretch the pouch enough to cause weight regain. Soda bubbles alone are not strong enough to do this. All carbonation will do is make you gassy. My personal favorite drink is this flavored water the local grocery store makes with splenda and fruit flavors. Tastes just like soda, and it comes in many different flavors. Keep your body well hydrated by drinking non-caffeinated beverages and as many as possible and don't worry about the bubbles, if your stomach can handle them. Sorry I realized I didn't even ask when your surgery was. I am pretty far out. I didn't drink any carbonated drinks until 6 mos post op. Thanks.
   — RedHeadBeauty

March 24, 2004
THANK YOU EVERYBODY
   — NATASHA P.