Question:
Is are we allowed to have sparkling (carbonated) waters??

   — twinsplusone (posted on February 16, 2009)

February 16, 2009
I have talked to a lot of WLS folks and they all say they felt terrible after drinking anything carbonated. It seems to bubble up and I know that I looked like a mad dog, frothing at the mouth. Susan
   — susangielda06

February 16, 2009
Nope! Carbonation can expand your stomach pouch. And after being off carbonation for 10 months, I can tell you it is awful on the mouth and the tummy!
   — GlitterGal

February 16, 2009
Hello -- my doctor said absolutely no carbonated drinks --- for the same reason as stated above... It expands the pouch. may this be of help... gk
   — GangaK

February 16, 2009
Nothing carbonated... no carbonated drinks at all. Not even water.
   — maria09elena

February 16, 2009
No carbonated drinks for all the above reasons are correct. Especially explanding the pouch let along the trouble that goes with it. I wonder why some nurses or staff members don't tell this to their patients?
   — Eneleh

February 17, 2009
I even read (sorry can't remember where)that a "flat" carbonated drink is bad as there is still CO2 in it. My surgeon's office taught in a class that CO2 expands when warmed up by the body. Not good for a now smaller pouch. For me personally, I will not want to go through my surgery next month only to ruin it for a little bit of bubbly.
   — lmw9674

February 18, 2009
I stay away from them mostly, but enjoy a 1/2 a can of Fresca now an then...I usually use it in mixed drinks like with a little mango juice and crushed mint leaves and crushed ice in the summer...I just sip it...I think you must use your own discretion in these matters! I couldn't touch anything carbonated for years though (OUCH!!!) and didn't even bother!
   — .Anita R.