Question:
I have not had a soda since 7/9/07 the day of my Lap RNY.
Has anyone went back to soda after RNY? — John C. (posted on January 4, 2008)
January 4, 2008
It took my about 9 months or so and then I reintroduced soda. I don't
drink much, but if I have the craving I will drink some. I find mountain
dew and diet mountain dew the easiest on my stomach, it doesn't have as
much carbonation. I also enjoy Fresca, it is sugar and caffeine free.
— *Malena* M.
January 4, 2008
I was not a big soda drinker before surgery. I did have about 2 soda's a
month. In December I had 2, 6 ounce glasses of cherry 7 up (my fave soda)
After that nothing. God Bless!
— crystalsno
January 4, 2008
Some peopepl cannnot tolerate soda after surgery. You SHOULD NOT have any
soda for some 6 months post surgery to make sure everything has healed
properly. Then you can try soda. I drink a couple of cans each week, but it
is sipped very slowly. It is one of the few times I actually burp after
surgery is when I've had part of a soda. BUT, you have to only have them
sparingly. Water or crystal lite type water dinks are the best. Many people
who drink too much soda begin to put weight back on. I choose only to drink
diet soda, may 3-4 cans per week. If you end up drinking a couple per day,
you'll probably start to gain weight or immensly slow down your weight
loss.
— Dave Chambers
January 4, 2008
YES! Just take it easy -- and be sure to burp between swigs. I go for Diet
7-UP myself.
— [Deactivated Member]
January 4, 2008
Nope, not me. Of course, I'm still one of the "new kids" at 8
weeks out. But, I don't even want it. I know it's bad for me, and
everything I've read says soda is a hallmark of the unhealthy eating we
used to do, so I've no plans to go back to it. I also gave up coffee. I
had to for six weeks post op, and I haven't missed it. I'm sleeping
better, and my skin looks better. Sometimes I have an ounce or two in my
morning protein shake for flavor, but that's all. And it's not every day.
Strange how I thought these changes would be hard to live with and they're
not.
— Shirley D.
January 4, 2008
I have had sips but the program I went through for Lap RNY said not to go
back to carbonated drinks that they can stretch your pouch- I did have some
7up when I had a bout of the stomach flu (but only about an ounce) if I
feel like having soda I ask my husband for a sip of his. The same way with
alcohol. Donna
— dabby
January 5, 2008
It takes a little while, but you might be able to drink soda, eventually.
My brother had his surgery 2 years after me and he's about 2 1/2 years post
op and still cannot drink soda. But me and my mother (both post-op 5-7
years) can drink it, and definitely do.
— Kelly T.
January 5, 2008
I waited about 2 months, then tried it. You really don't want to drink it
too fast. A few sips at first. Wait about 10 minutes before drinking it
again. It has not bothered me in the least. I really craved an ice cold
glass of Diet Pepsi after my surgery. Honestly, though, so far I have
found that NOTHING bothers me. I can eat anything I want, I just cannot
eat but a few bites. Lucky, I guess, then again, maybe unlucky. Good
luck.
— Debbi S.
January 5, 2008
Personally, me...nope. I do not tolerate ANY carbonated drinks of any sort
- it gives me horrible gas (burp, fart, burp, fart for quite a while,
seriously). Other people I know from support group - sure do. One gal i
know tolerates just about everything and has to really challenge herself to
make this new tool work. She will not even try - she's afraid if she
tolerates it, she will go back to old bad habits. My suggestion, would be -
don't do it. There are plenty of other things you can drink that are so
much better for ya. Good luck
— jammerz
January 5, 2008
Hi John. I don't recommend soda for anyone rny, especially the first 3
years. I had my first soda 2.5 years out, and I am so glad I waited. I
sip it now and enjoy it. I try to balance it with drinking water as well,
but I do love my soda. However, I always sip, and I would wait for at
least 2 to 3 years before I gave in to soda again. It is worth the fight.
If you give in now, you subject yourself to things you don't want to fight,
like slowing your weight loss, stretching your pouch too soon, appitite
increase. Don't risk it, wait, and enjoy it later. Fight for your weight
loss now and your health. Pleasure can come much later. Patricia P.
— Patricia P
January 7, 2008
Yes, but sometimes it gives me a tummy ache.
— Carlyn M.
January 9, 2008
Best to stay away until you have met you weight goal. There is no resone
to go through everything, just to screw something up in your wls for a
craving.
— William (Bill) wmil
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