Re: carbonation stretches stomach?

November 22, 2001

In a message dated 11/22/01 6:47:11 AM Eastern Standard Time,

duodenalswitch writes:

<< Hello,

I am not post-op. I am having surgery in January. In

Delano with DR. K. I was told that I should not drink

any carbonated drinks for at least a year or o.k.d my

my Doc. I love coke but that is one of the things I

have to give up. Dee told me that the carbonation

would pre-maturely strecth my new stomach. Don't know

if that helps any or not. Good Luck!!

>>

Have any of you others heard this? Is this true? I know there are some on

this list who have cokes every so often.......and have no problems with

it....maybe not right after surgery, but later.....so does it stretch out the

new stomach?

Carole

November 22, 2001

In a message dated 11/22/01 3:41:59 PM, duodenalswitch writes:

<<

Have any of you others heard this? Is this true? I know there are some on

this list who have cokes every so often.......and have no problems with

it....maybe not right after surgery, but later.....so does it stretch out the

new stomach?

>>

I think this is debatable -- I asked my nutritionist about this and she said

it did NOT stretch the stomach. It wasn't the carbonation which was the

problem but the empty calories... If one can drink water and not fill up on

diet sodas, then one would be much better off.

Also, the CAFFINE is what can interfere with calcium absorption. I try to

stick to 'caffine free' colas and/or diet clear drinks (not easy when most

places going out don't have these options). Every now and then I'll indulge

in my favorite (COKE) but my no means is this an every day (or every week

occurance). If you are drinking a lot of diet colas, you are consuming a lot

of caffine which may reduce your calcium absorption.

I know some surgeons and nutritionists are of the opinion that the

carbonation can 'make the stomach larger' but my nutritionist said that

wasn't the reason that diet sodas were to be avoided (especially in the early

days post-oP). There can be a lot of hidden sugar calories in some drinks

--- I love tonic water and was shocked to find out there's 24 gms/sugar in a

glassful! Holy Cow! So, now I'm drinking diet tonic water -- 0 gm sugar!

Same could be said of some seltzers, etc. -- just be careful and read

the labels.

all the best,

lap ds with gallbladder removal

January 25, 2001

Dr. Gagner/Mt. Sinai/NYC

almost 10 months post-op and still feelin' fabu

preop: 307 lbs/bmi 45

now: 201 lbs/size sweet 16/large in normal people's clothing!

November 22, 2001

Carole,

There seems to be a lot of contradiction regarding carbonated beverages. I

asked Dr. Anthone and Carol, his nutritionist about this, and they said

carbonation would not stretch out the stomach. They recommend people stay

away from it because some people can take in thousands of calories per day in

sweetened beverages. I drink diet soda several times per week, sometimes

with some of the carbonation stirred out (if I am at home) and sometimes at

full carbonation. Occasionally if I gulp it I will feel slightly nauseated

at first, but otherwise it actually seems to go down better than most other

beverages.

Bottom line, though, is to check with your own doctor and nutritionist and do

what they recommend.

Dawna

November 22, 2001

In a message dated 11/22/01 3:41:35 PM Eastern Standard Time,

duodenalswitch writes:

<< Man oh man its confession time I have caffeine free coke almost every

day...(yes I know I am not supposed to) I pour it into a glass over ice by

the time I get to it alot of carbonation is gone but not completely.....I

will say that where as I used to drink 3 or 4 glasses of coke with my meal

now I am down to half a glass and I dont start sipping until I am done

eating....or else I get full on liquids and have no room for food....It feels

good to confess

Lisbeth

as of this sunday I will be 5 months out

and I am 62 lbs down....

Lisbeth >>

Thanks Lisbeth - I am not sure I can give up coke/pepsi entirely. I am

probably one of those who will try and see if I can get away with

it........but I sure don't want to stretch out my new stomach! I am glad you

have been doing so well even with having the cokes! :-)

Carole

November 22, 2001

Man oh man its confession time I have caffeine free coke almost every

day...(yes I know I am not supposed to) I pour it into a glass over ice by the

time I get to it alot of carbonation is gone but not completely.....I will say

that where as I used to drink 3 or 4 glasses of coke with my meal now I am down

to half a glass and I dont start sipping until I am done eating....or else I get

full on liquids and have no room for food....It feels good to confess

Lisbeth

as of this sunday I will be 5 months out

and I am 62 lbs down....

Lisbeth

MsMystic1@... wrote: In a message dated 11/22/01 6:47:11 AM Eastern

Standard Time,

duodenalswitch writes:

<< Hello,

I am not post-op. I am having surgery in January. In

Delano with DR. K. I was told that I should not drink

any carbonated drinks for at least a year or o.k.d my

my Doc. I love coke but that is one of the things I

have to give up. Dee told me that the carbonation

would pre-maturely strecth my new stomach. Don't know

if that helps any or not. Good Luck!!

>>

Have any of you others heard this? Is this true? I know there are some on

this list who have cokes every so often.......and have no problems with

it....maybe not right after surgery, but later.....so does it stretch out the

new stomach?

Carole

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November 22, 2001

In a message dated 11/22/2001 6:00:06 PM Central Standard Time,

MsMystic1@... writes:

> Thanks Lisbeth - I am not sure I can give up coke/pepsi entirely. I am

> probably one of those who will try and see if I can get away with

> it........but I sure don't want to stretch out my new stomach! I am glad

> you

> have been doing so well even with having the cokes! :-)

> Carole

>

Carole,

When I had surgery, at first I thought we were to give up pop forever. In

fact my husband was very supportive of the surgery but seriously told me to

cancel it when I told him I would never drink our " diet pepsi " again. Then

the nutritionist at Wood County told me that no pop was for only while our

stomach heals. Later I could have it. I did not drink any for about 6

months, but am again an avid diet pepsi aholic. I even have to confess that

it is NOT caffeine free and I drink several cans a day. I figure if that is

my worst health habit, I still should live a long life!!! LOL

Dawn--South Suburban Chicago area

Dr. Hess, Bowling Green, OH

BPD/DS

4/27/00

www.duodenalswitch.com

267 to 165 5' 4 "

size 22 to size 10

have made size goal

no more high blood pressure, sore feet, or dieting

November 22, 2001

In a message dated 11/22/01 7:24:38 PM Eastern Standard Time,

duodenalswitch writes:

<< Carole,