Guest guest Posted April 14, 2001 Report Share Posted April 14, 2001 The stomach is open at the top and the released air can and does come out as a burp. Many DS folks sip on carbonated drinks. False comparison-- the stomach with a tied off balloon. The suture line in the stomach isn't that fragile after a couple of weeks. Of greater concern might be the effect of carbonated drinks on calcium. in Seattle DS 1/5/01 295# BMI 47.6 4/5/01 240# BMI 38 Dr Welker - OHSU ----- Original Message ----- > Dr. Keshishian does not recommend carbonated drinks of any kind post- > op. He gave a visual example for his reasoning. Take a balloon and > pour some carbonated drink into the balloon and tie a knot at te > neck. Allow the balloon to set at room temperature for awhile. You > will qickly notice that the balloon will begin to enlarge. As the > carbonated bubbles begin to pop, the air in the balloon increases, > thereby stretching the balloon. > > The same will occur in your new stomach. In the early weeks it is > very important to avoid stretching your stomach. Stretching can > cause leaks, followed by additional surgery to repair the leaks. > > If you are really craving a soda, pour it over ice and let stand for > awhile, allowing the carbonation to reduce. You might also take > GasEx (or any other simethecone) prior to drinking a soda. It should > be able to dissipate of carbonation more quickly.\ > > Good luck and be careful. > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.