Guest guest Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 I must be different, I can't stand the taste of pop since I had surgery. I might take a small sip of water during a meal. Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 Pat, I think it depends on the individual. His a habit to drink while I was eating. Since my surgery was 5 years ago things have changed. Patty Spakoski Open RNY 2-25-99 Boston, MA Dr. Forse 267/145/225 Help!! Re: coke Gang, Maybe I am the one that baffles the doctors. I started drinking diet soda about 2 months post op. Now I to have a soda with every meal or the food will not digest. There are also times I need to have a spoonful of sugar to help digest my meal. Patty Spakoski Open RNY 2-25-99 Boston, MA Dr. Forse 267/145/225 Help!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 Hello Patty, I drink diet coke too. I just wait for about 30 minutes and then I will have a small amount. If something gets stuck I find that it helps it to go down. I think the acid breaks down the food since we don't have stomach acid to do that for us. Treasa Open RNY 02/17/2004 San , Texas 333/272/????? Re: Re Coke Pat, I think it depends on the individual. His a habit to drink while I was eating. Since my surgery was 5 years ago things have changed. Patty Spakoski Open RNY 2-25-99 Boston, MA Dr. Forse 267/145/225 Help!! Re: coke Gang, Maybe I am the one that baffles the doctors. I started drinking diet soda about 2 months post op. Now I to have a soda with every meal or the food will not digest. There are also times I need to have a spoonful of sugar to help digest my meal. Patty Spakoski Open RNY 2-25-99 Boston, MA Dr. Forse 267/145/225 Help!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2004 Report Share Posted May 12, 2004 I'm totally confused, I thought we weren't allowed to drink anything carbonated after our surgery because it would expand the stomach. Oh and you guys, I'm sooooo frustrated with my insurance company. I'm supposed to have the surgery next Monday but they still haven't responded to my doctor's requests. I've tried calling several times but we have TriCare (my husband is a marine) so I only get an answering service. I've been working on this since last July! Does is always take this long? Is anyone else as anxious as I am? I feel like I'm waking up everyday with the excitement that you'd feel Christmas morning.instead of presents, I wait all day to hear from my doctors. They finally called me yesterday, I had butterflies in my stomach when I heard Gloria's voice on the other end of the line! Unfortunately, she was only calling to tell me that she has repeatedly tried to contact my insurance company and still hasn't got a response. She just wanted me to know that she was doing all that she could and that they haven't forgot about me, which was really sweet of her, but very disappointing for me. Anxiously Awaiting, Re: Re Coke Pat, I think it depends on the individual. His a habit to drink while I was eating. Since my surgery was 5 years ago things have changed. Patty Spakoski Open RNY 2-25-99 Boston, MA Dr. Forse 267/145/225 Help!! Re: coke Gang, Maybe I am the one that baffles the doctors. I started drinking diet soda about 2 months post op. Now I to have a soda with every meal or the food will not digest. There are also times I need to have a spoonful of sugar to help digest my meal. Patty Spakoski Open RNY 2-25-99 Boston, MA Dr. Forse 267/145/225 Help!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2004 Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 , I have personally tried the experiments that I gave to the others...believe me, I don't want that going on in my tummy!!!! T. Lap RNY 6/20/03 432/236/170 Houston, Dr. Adam Naaman Visit my homepage at http://users3.ev1.net/~leeds/ " I will find my way, I can go the distance. I'll be there someday if I can be strong, I know every mile will be worth my while, I would go most anywhere to feel like I belong. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2004 Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 Here..Here....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! nothing wrong with drinking a Diet soda. Theres so many other things to focus on after bypass, like a new wardrobe !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and just plain feeling great !!!! Sonja Lap Rny 12/2001 283/170 now !!! working on squeezing into a 10! RE: Re Coke Absolutely you shouldn't have any type of carbonated beverages after surgery, and even before! Here's three simple tests that you can try in order to form your own opinion! 1) pour some of your favorite carbonated beverage over a piece of raw meat. 2) pour some of your favorite carbonated beverage over your car battery. 3) pour some of your favorite carbonated beverage into a Ziploc baggie and close it tightly. Then let it sit. I'm not going to tell you the results of any of these tests...you need to find them out for yourself. Just try it and watch! Good luck! T. Lap RNY 6/20/03 432/238/170 Houston, Dr. Adam Naaman Visit my homepage at http://users3.ev1.net/~leeds/ " I will find my way, I can go the distance. I'll be there someday if I can be strong, I know every mile will be worth my while, I would go most anywhere to feel like I belong. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2004 Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 not drinking while eating is/was my biggest adjustment. I learned how to de-carbonate Fresca (which along with decaf coffee and tea is all I drink...can't stand plain water) early on. I just can't seem to get through a meal without drinking something, and I usually feel uncomfortable when I do it. It is a daily struggle. I guess as the pouch stretches it will get easier. Helena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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