Guest guest Posted December 29, 2003 Report Share Posted December 29, 2003 Hi Tralyn, You will definitely get a million different answers here. I was told I should avoid it because sweet drinks cause people to eat more throughout the day, even if the drinks are sweetened with noncaloric sweeteners. I dont know if I believe that or not. I asked my surgeon about the whole pouch stretching thing and he said that was ludicrous (his word, not mine) - he said that our stomachs are made of a very firm membrane and we would burp long before it ever stretched our pouches. But thats his opinion and I know lots of surgeons differ from that opinion. As for me, I drink diet coke and diet pepsi vanilla frequently. I am 7 and 1/2 months out and have never had a problem with discomfort caused by drinking carbonated beverages. And my calcium levels are perfect. Personally, I had the surgery so that I would be able to lose weight. I was unable to do so previously because I wasnt able to deny myself things I shouldnt have (like carbonated drinks for example). My bypass wasnt brain surgery and I havent gained any will power from it. If I was able to say " no " to things I shouldnt eat before surgery, I wouldnt have needed the surgery. I wasnt able to say no then and Im still not. Its been my experience that telling yourself that you cant have something ever again is the fastest way to make you crave it. Follow your surgeon and dietician's instructions as best as you can and figure out what works best for you. ~ami~ Lap RNY 5-13-03 261/186.5/130 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2003 Report Share Posted December 29, 2003 Hi Tralyn, You will definitely get a million different answers here. I was told I should avoid it because sweet drinks cause people to eat more throughout the day, even if the drinks are sweetened with noncaloric sweeteners. I dont know if I believe that or not. I asked my surgeon about the whole pouch stretching thing and he said that was ludicrous (his word, not mine) - he said that our stomachs are made of a very firm membrane and we would burp long before it ever stretched our pouches. But thats his opinion and I know lots of surgeons differ from that opinion. As for me, I drink diet coke and diet pepsi vanilla frequently. I am 7 and 1/2 months out and have never had a problem with discomfort caused by drinking carbonated beverages. And my calcium levels are perfect. Personally, I had the surgery so that I would be able to lose weight. I was unable to do so previously because I wasnt able to deny myself things I shouldnt have (like carbonated drinks for example). My bypass wasnt brain surgery and I havent gained any will power from it. If I was able to say " no " to things I shouldnt eat before surgery, I wouldnt have needed the surgery. I wasnt able to say no then and Im still not. Its been my experience that telling yourself that you cant have something ever again is the fastest way to make you crave it. Follow your surgeon and dietician's instructions as best as you can and figure out what works best for you. ~ami~ Lap RNY 5-13-03 261/186.5/130 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2003 Report Share Posted December 30, 2003 In a message dated 12/29/2003 5:10:25 PM Pacific Standard Time, AmiRn76@... writes: > But thats his opinion and I know lots of surgeons differ > from that opinion. I suspect that for those who had the pouch stapled rather than sutured... the coke might become an irritant and ultimately contribute to possible ulceration ?? Am guessing here. My daughter just had her braces put on and the Dentist said she is not allowed even diet coke. Regardless, even before surgery well meaning friends always came to me with their advise to give up coke and caffeine in order to get a step up on weight loss. Had anyone else been told this also?? Skinny wishes from Mandy in CA 275/147/126 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2003 Report Share Posted December 30, 2003 In a message dated 12/29/2003 5:10:25 PM Pacific Standard Time, AmiRn76@... writes: > But thats his opinion and I know lots of surgeons differ > from that opinion. I suspect that for those who had the pouch stapled rather than sutured... the coke might become an irritant and ultimately contribute to possible ulceration ?? Am guessing here. My daughter just had her braces put on and the Dentist said she is not allowed even diet coke. Regardless, even before surgery well meaning friends always came to me with their advise to give up coke and caffeine in order to get a step up on weight loss. Had anyone else been told this also?? Skinny wishes from Mandy in CA 275/147/126 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2003 Report Share Posted December 30, 2003 Hi Mandy, I gave up cokes about 1 1/2 months preop and lost approx 10 pounds. I did nothing else different so I assume it had to have been from giving them up. BY THE WAY..it was DIET COKES!! Crystal 11/18/03 365/310/175 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2003 Report Share Posted December 30, 2003 Hi Mandy, I gave up cokes about 1 1/2 months preop and lost approx 10 pounds. I did nothing else different so I assume it had to have been from giving them up. BY THE WAY..it was DIET COKES!! Crystal 11/18/03 365/310/175 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2003 Report Share Posted December 30, 2003 In a message dated 12/30/2003 10:33:00 AM Pacific Standard Time, SouthernAngelsPC@... writes: > BY THE WAY..it was DIET COKES!! > yes it is amazing ... but I have no idea as to the " why " ... thanks for the response Crystal ... congrats on your current losses ... 55 lbs is extraordinary. I am so happy for you. Skinny wishes from Mandy in CA 275/146/126 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2003 Report Share Posted December 30, 2003 In a message dated 12/30/2003 10:33:00 AM Pacific Standard Time, SouthernAngelsPC@... writes: > BY THE WAY..it was DIET COKES!! > yes it is amazing ... but I have no idea as to the " why " ... thanks for the response Crystal ... congrats on your current losses ... 55 lbs is extraordinary. I am so happy for you. Skinny wishes from Mandy in CA 275/146/126 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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