Question:
Can you drink energy drinks without them stretching your pouch?

What energy drinks or you able to drink if any?    — crlindfw (posted on July 9, 2007)

July 9, 2007
Didn't you get a post-op list of what to have from your dietician?
   — threewishes

July 9, 2007
Well certainly if the energey drink or any drink has sugar, that would be no you can't have it. Stay away from those drinks or even OJ, apple juice or anything laden with sugar. Any liquid will go right through your pouch and will not stretch it, but if there is sugar, that will add carbs to your diet.
   — KRWaters

July 9, 2007
I would check with your DR. I was told no caffinated beverages. I do drink Achieve One which has some caffine, but does not make me ill. It also has 20 grams of protein and tastes yummy! (it's a coffee drink kinda like the little starbucks ones in the glass bottles) I get them from www.c2linfo.com and there are real people there who can answer your questions. I think I would avoid the red bull or other "diet" energy drinks. I believe one reason is we are more likely to get ulcers and those drinks can cause them. Hope this helps! Best of luck to you!
   — robinmarra

July 10, 2007
it sound like you need to increase your vit, inform your dr, to get your blood test to see if your body is lacking iron. or any other vit. are you geting your b12 shots? and add fruit that is a natural sugar intake your body needs. i had the same promblem just got tested yesterday . and now im wating for the result. but i ate some watermellon and i felt some inergy and increase my vita, b12 pills aswell even though i get the shot i still take 3000mg of b12 every day
   — yvettetas

July 11, 2007
For me personaly I can have a SF Red Bull. I shake it up really well and then I put it in a glass with tons of ice and let it sit for a while to let the carbination fizz out. I never ever finish even close to half and I use it as a special drink type treat thing, like when my husband is having a glass of wine or something. I was told by my surgeon that caffine wasnt bad for me. I am not suggesting that you drink it at all, this is all my personal opinion.
   — lizzieleprechaun

August 20, 2007
i have been drinking a new energy drink that has no carbs, no calories, no sugar and it is non-carbonated you can buy it online at getyourfixx.com i love it because it has tons of green tea and b vitamins
   — jeff marchioni