Guest guest Posted February 21, 2001 Report Share Posted February 21, 2001 are you sure Pepsi is ok?I thought the carmel coloring was a no no Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2001 Report Share Posted April 13, 2001 In a message dated 4/13/01 7:23:07 PM, duodenalswitch writes: << Hi All, > I was just wondering why we can't drink soda? My Sister-in-law is > having the RNY and they told her she can drink diet soda. Is it a gas > issue? >> Pat: The nutritionist here at Mt Sinai doesn't put diet soda on the 'no no list', although regular soda IS to be avoided b/c of the sugar. I try to drink the caffine free diet stuff b/c caffine can interfere with calcium absorption. I try not to drink it too much because I should be getting more water in anyway and it can be pretty addictive! LOL The carbonation can cause gas, especially immediately post-op. Some people have suggested letting it 'fizz down' and then trying it. I also asked Niccole whether the soda carbonation can 'stretch' your stomach - she said NO .... it doesn't stretch the stomach but can cause uncomfortable gas and also water is better for hydration, etc. and you'll be drinking less of that if you are drinking more diet soda. It could very well be that different surgeons have different criteria about this, but I have had diet soda (try to keep it non caffinated, though). Same with coffee -- decaf and with sugar substitute (I love splenda!). all the best, laparoscopic BPD/DS with gallbladder removal Dr. Gagner/Dr. Quinn assisting Mt. Sinai/NYC January 25, 2001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2001 Report Share Posted April 13, 2001 In a message dated 4/13/01 7:23:07 PM, duodenalswitch writes: << Hi All, > I was just wondering why we can't drink soda? My Sister-in-law is > having the RNY and they told her she can drink diet soda. Is it a gas > issue? >> Pat: The nutritionist here at Mt Sinai doesn't put diet soda on the 'no no list', although regular soda IS to be avoided b/c of the sugar. I try to drink the caffine free diet stuff b/c caffine can interfere with calcium absorption. I try not to drink it too much because I should be getting more water in anyway and it can be pretty addictive! LOL The carbonation can cause gas, especially immediately post-op. Some people have suggested letting it 'fizz down' and then trying it. I also asked Niccole whether the soda carbonation can 'stretch' your stomach - she said NO .... it doesn't stretch the stomach but can cause uncomfortable gas and also water is better for hydration, etc. and you'll be drinking less of that if you are drinking more diet soda. It could very well be that different surgeons have different criteria about this, but I have had diet soda (try to keep it non caffinated, though). Same with coffee -- decaf and with sugar substitute (I love splenda!). all the best, laparoscopic BPD/DS with gallbladder removal Dr. Gagner/Dr. Quinn assisting Mt. Sinai/NYC January 25, 2001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2001 Report Share Posted April 13, 2001 In a message dated 4/13/01 7:23:07 PM, duodenalswitch writes: << Hi All, > I was just wondering why we can't drink soda? My Sister-in-law is > having the RNY and they told her she can drink diet soda. Is it a gas > issue? >> Pat: The nutritionist here at Mt Sinai doesn't put diet soda on the 'no no list', although regular soda IS to be avoided b/c of the sugar. I try to drink the caffine free diet stuff b/c caffine can interfere with calcium absorption. I try not to drink it too much because I should be getting more water in anyway and it can be pretty addictive! LOL The carbonation can cause gas, especially immediately post-op. Some people have suggested letting it 'fizz down' and then trying it. I also asked Niccole whether the soda carbonation can 'stretch' your stomach - she said NO .... it doesn't stretch the stomach but can cause uncomfortable gas and also water is better for hydration, etc. and you'll be drinking less of that if you are drinking more diet soda. It could very well be that different surgeons have different criteria about this, but I have had diet soda (try to keep it non caffinated, though). Same with coffee -- decaf and with sugar substitute (I love splenda!). all the best, laparoscopic BPD/DS with gallbladder removal Dr. Gagner/Dr. Quinn assisting Mt. Sinai/NYC January 25, 2001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2001 Report Share Posted April 13, 2001 Hi Pat- I've never been told I couldn't drink soda. But I have heard that RNY'er can't because their " pouch " is so tiny. I have the occasional soda (dietRite with Splenda) and have no problems. -Sherry (Lake Marcel, WA) BPD/DS Feb. 2, 2001 self-pay 5'5 " / 359 pounds / 33 years old Lost 9 pounds in pre-op weight loss efforts Have lost 52 pounds since surgery! Total of 61 pounds gone forEVER! http://www.fluffynet.com/wls/ > Hi All, > I was just wondering why we can't drink soda? My Sister-in-law is > having the RNY and they told her she can drink diet soda. Is it a gas > issue? > > ~Hugs~ > Pat > 2/20/01 > -58# Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2001 Report Share Posted April 13, 2001 Hi Pat- I've never been told I couldn't drink soda. But I have heard that RNY'er can't because their " pouch " is so tiny. I have the occasional soda (dietRite with Splenda) and have no problems. -Sherry (Lake Marcel, WA) BPD/DS Feb. 2, 2001 self-pay 5'5 " / 359 pounds / 33 years old Lost 9 pounds in pre-op weight loss efforts Have lost 52 pounds since surgery! Total of 61 pounds gone forEVER! http://www.fluffynet.com/wls/ > Hi All, > I was just wondering why we can't drink soda? My Sister-in-law is > having the RNY and they told her she can drink diet soda. Is it a gas > issue? > > ~Hugs~ > Pat > 2/20/01 > -58# Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2001 Report Share Posted April 13, 2001 I drink soda... I pour it over ice or give it a few shakes if its in a bottle, to get the carbonation out... my surgeon told me there was no reason I couldn't have soda, and that I couldn't hurt myself by doing so... Surgeons differ, sometimes greatly, so if your surgeon says something different, listen to them... not me. Fondly, Loriann Soda Hi All, I was just wondering why we can't drink soda? My Sister-in-law is having the RNY and they told her she can drink diet soda. Is it a gas issue? ~Hugs~ Pat 2/20/01 -58# ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2001 Report Share Posted April 14, 2001 Pat-I drink diet pepsi evry day and I don't know if I have gas from it but I enjoy it. I started drinking soda about 2 months out. EllenPam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2001 Report Share Posted April 14, 2001 Pat-I drink diet pepsi evry day and I don't know if I have gas from it but I enjoy it. I started drinking soda about 2 months out. EllenPam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2001 Report Share Posted April 14, 2001 Pat-I drink diet pepsi evry day and I don't know if I have gas from it but I enjoy it. I started drinking soda about 2 months out. EllenPam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2001 Report Share Posted April 14, 2001 > Pat-I drink diet pepsi evry day and I don't know if I have gas from it but I > enjoy it. I started drinking soda about 2 months out. EllenPam Hi, Day 2 in the hospital, I was drinking ginger ale & had no problem. I guess everyone reacts different. Dawn BPD/DS lap 3/19/01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2001 Report Share Posted April 14, 2001 > Pat-I drink diet pepsi evry day and I don't know if I have gas from it but I > enjoy it. I started drinking soda about 2 months out. EllenPam Hi, Day 2 in the hospital, I was drinking ginger ale & had no problem. I guess everyone reacts different. Dawn BPD/DS lap 3/19/01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2001 Report Share Posted April 14, 2001 > Pat-I drink diet pepsi evry day and I don't know if I have gas from it but I > enjoy it. I started drinking soda about 2 months out. EllenPam Hi, Day 2 in the hospital, I was drinking ginger ale & had no problem. I guess everyone reacts different. Dawn BPD/DS lap 3/19/01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2001 Report Share Posted April 16, 2001 My dr. said no soda for 6 months, then only diet & up to 2 a day. They said it has to do something with the new lining of the stomach & allowing it enough to to heal & form. Just my dr's opinion. I've read where it gives some people more gas than they would have otherwise. Cheri > Hi All, > I was just wondering why we can't drink soda? My Sister-in-law is > having the RNY and they told her she can drink diet soda. Is it a gas > issue? > > ~Hugs~ > Pat > 2/20/01 > -58# Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2001 Report Share Posted April 16, 2001 My dr. said no soda for 6 months, then only diet & up to 2 a day. They said it has to do something with the new lining of the stomach & allowing it enough to to heal & form. Just my dr's opinion. I've read where it gives some people more gas than they would have otherwise. Cheri > Hi All, > I was just wondering why we can't drink soda? My Sister-in-law is > having the RNY and they told her she can drink diet soda. Is it a gas > issue? > > ~Hugs~ > Pat > 2/20/01 > -58# Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2001 Report Share Posted April 16, 2001 My dr. said no soda for 6 months, then only diet & up to 2 a day. They said it has to do something with the new lining of the stomach & allowing it enough to to heal & form. Just my dr's opinion. I've read where it gives some people more gas than they would have otherwise. Cheri > Hi All, > I was just wondering why we can't drink soda? My Sister-in-law is > having the RNY and they told her she can drink diet soda. Is it a gas > issue? > > ~Hugs~ > Pat > 2/20/01 > -58# Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2003 Report Share Posted August 10, 2003 In a message dated 8/10/2003 12:25:43 PM Eastern Daylight Time, maryooch7@... writes: > SODA SO, > WHAT'S THE STORY? YES, NO? > > > As in life there is no solidly drawn line everything is blurred and in > degrees. Now my surgeon has instructed me no soda and I can surely live with > that. I have consumed more soda in my lifetime to make two lifetimes so I will > live without it starting 8/25/03 for me. The reason soda is supposed to be a > NO NO is because of the carbonation it can cause stretching of the pouch over > time and the acidity of the soda. We have no stomach gastric juices to > break down the sugars or the acid only saliva so over time it can cause ulcers by > eating away at the little bit of lining we have available and also when it > goes into the pouch it will easily slide through as all liquids do and go > right into your intestine and hence can cause dumping syndrome on top of > everything else. Some people continue to drink soda flat or not the same way some > people smoke and drink and do drugs because it is what they want to do and it > feels right and is fun for them and they enjoy it. I don't know about you but > I am not going to have surgery in 15 days to go back to habits that helped > me become obese in the first place or something that can harm the little bit > of stomach I will have left that has to support me for the rest of my life. > Also if I drink natural juices like apple or orange they will be cut with 50% > water to help dilute the acidity. Lori Anne pre-op Lap RNY 8/25/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2003 Report Share Posted August 10, 2003 In a message dated 8/10/2003 12:25:43 PM Eastern Daylight Time, maryooch7@... writes: > SODA SO, > WHAT'S THE STORY? YES, NO? > > > As in life there is no solidly drawn line everything is blurred and in > degrees. Now my surgeon has instructed me no soda and I can surely live with > that. I have consumed more soda in my lifetime to make two lifetimes so I will > live without it starting 8/25/03 for me. The reason soda is supposed to be a > NO NO is because of the carbonation it can cause stretching of the pouch over > time and the acidity of the soda. We have no stomach gastric juices to > break down the sugars or the acid only saliva so over time it can cause ulcers by > eating away at the little bit of lining we have available and also when it > goes into the pouch it will easily slide through as all liquids do and go > right into your intestine and hence can cause dumping syndrome on top of > everything else. Some people continue to drink soda flat or not the same way some > people smoke and drink and do drugs because it is what they want to do and it > feels right and is fun for them and they enjoy it. I don't know about you but > I am not going to have surgery in 15 days to go back to habits that helped > me become obese in the first place or something that can harm the little bit > of stomach I will have left that has to support me for the rest of my life. > Also if I drink natural juices like apple or orange they will be cut with 50% > water to help dilute the acidity. Lori Anne pre-op Lap RNY 8/25/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2003 Report Share Posted August 10, 2003 In a message dated 8/10/2003 12:25:43 PM Eastern Daylight Time, maryooch7@... writes: > SODA SO, > WHAT'S THE STORY? YES, NO? > > > As in life there is no solidly drawn line everything is blurred and in > degrees. Now my surgeon has instructed me no soda and I can surely live with > that. I have consumed more soda in my lifetime to make two lifetimes so I will > live without it starting 8/25/03 for me. The reason soda is supposed to be a > NO NO is because of the carbonation it can cause stretching of the pouch over > time and the acidity of the soda. We have no stomach gastric juices to > break down the sugars or the acid only saliva so over time it can cause ulcers by > eating away at the little bit of lining we have available and also when it > goes into the pouch it will easily slide through as all liquids do and go > right into your intestine and hence can cause dumping syndrome on top of > everything else. Some people continue to drink soda flat or not the same way some > people smoke and drink and do drugs because it is what they want to do and it > feels right and is fun for them and they enjoy it. I don't know about you but > I am not going to have surgery in 15 days to go back to habits that helped > me become obese in the first place or something that can harm the little bit > of stomach I will have left that has to support me for the rest of my life. > Also if I drink natural juices like apple or orange they will be cut with 50% > water to help dilute the acidity. Lori Anne pre-op Lap RNY 8/25/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2003 Report Share Posted August 10, 2003 I have asked this question so many times and the answer is always the same. You can never have carbonated drinks again. The psychologist I had to see said that he knows personally of people who died from drinking sodas after wls. My sister is horrible about drinking them and always wonders why she is so sick in her stomach. When I told her what he said she simply said well I have other friends that drink it,like that made it ok, well duhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. I don't think so!!!!!!! Personally I wouldn't jeapordize my health for them. Wolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2003 Report Share Posted August 10, 2003 I have asked this question so many times and the answer is always the same. You can never have carbonated drinks again. The psychologist I had to see said that he knows personally of people who died from drinking sodas after wls. My sister is horrible about drinking them and always wonders why she is so sick in her stomach. When I told her what he said she simply said well I have other friends that drink it,like that made it ok, well duhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. I don't think so!!!!!!! Personally I wouldn't jeapordize my health for them. Wolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2003 Report Share Posted August 10, 2003 I have asked this question so many times and the answer is always the same. You can never have carbonated drinks again. The psychologist I had to see said that he knows personally of people who died from drinking sodas after wls. My sister is horrible about drinking them and always wonders why she is so sick in her stomach. When I told her what he said she simply said well I have other friends that drink it,like that made it ok, well duhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. I don't think so!!!!!!! Personally I wouldn't jeapordize my health for them. Wolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2003 Report Share Posted August 10, 2003 In a message dated 8/10/2003 1:46:26 PM Central Standard Time, Leeds@... writes: > I'm sorry to disagree, but you can have sodas after surgery. It's > totally dependent upon your own choosing of course, but you can > physically have them. But you do have to have them flat. I drink about 1 > 20oz bottle per week or two weeks. That is my only treat for myself now. > It does have to stand in the fridge for about 30 minutes but it is > possible. It's the carbonation that is the problem, not the soda its > self. If you let it go flat, there is no problem. > > > I agree have them flat, the carb is what kills ya. But who in heck wants a flat soda? Not me. I don't drink em now when I can I sure don't want them post op Wolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2003 Report Share Posted August 10, 2003 In a message dated 8/10/2003 1:46:26 PM Central Standard Time, Leeds@... writes: > I'm sorry to disagree, but you can have sodas after surgery. It's > totally dependent upon your own choosing of course, but you can > physically have them. But you do have to have them flat. I drink about 1 > 20oz bottle per week or two weeks. That is my only treat for myself now. > It does have to stand in the fridge for about 30 minutes but it is > possible. It's the carbonation that is the problem, not the soda its > self. If you let it go flat, there is no problem. > > > I agree have them flat, the carb is what kills ya. But who in heck wants a flat soda? Not me. I don't drink em now when I can I sure don't want them post op Wolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2003 Report Share Posted August 10, 2003 In a message dated 8/10/2003 1:46:26 PM Central Standard Time, Leeds@... writes: > I'm sorry to disagree, but you can have sodas after surgery. It's > totally dependent upon your own choosing of course, but you can > physically have them. But you do have to have them flat. I drink about 1 > 20oz bottle per week or two weeks. That is my only treat for myself now. > It does have to stand in the fridge for about 30 minutes but it is > possible. It's the carbonation that is the problem, not the soda its > self. If you let it go flat, there is no problem. > > > I agree have them flat, the carb is what kills ya. But who in heck wants a flat soda? Not me. I don't drink em now when I can I sure don't want them post op Wolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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