Guest guest Posted July 18, 2003 Report Share Posted July 18, 2003 Hi Pat. I just have to tell you that you bring sort of a calm to the group that I really appreciate. Your posts are so diplomatice and level-headed. I really enjoy and look forward to reading your messages. Thank you. PB/Dr. Tanaka 5/22/03 down 53.5# > I think soda is a personal issue. Once you know the facts, you can make the decision for yourself. Soda is carbonated and the bubbles will fill your pouch fast and in fact cause it to distend and stretch. Burping will relieve the pressure. Soda has no nutritional value. If you are changing your perception of food after surgery to that of food is fuel, then soda does not fit into that idea. However, sometimes just having a taste of something helps us to feel less deprived and keeps us on track. Test yourself with a diet soda (no sugar) and see how you do. After that it is up to you to see how it fits into your new life. > > Hugs, > Pat B. > > Soada Question > > > In reading Carnies book she says we can have soada. I have been > dying for a soda (and I never ever really drank soda) but I think > they said there was some reason we could not have them. Now Im not > talking everyday but maybe once a month id like to have one. I have > not had one since before surgery in jan. Any info would help. > Shell > 1/16/03 > 359/238/? > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2003 Report Share Posted July 18, 2003 Thank you . Congratulations on your weightloss success. Hugs, Pat B. Soada Question> > > In reading Carnies book she says we can have soada. I have been > dying for a soda (and I never ever really drank soda) but I think > they said there was some reason we could not have them. Now Im not > talking everyday but maybe once a month id like to have one. I have > not had one since before surgery in jan. Any info would help.> Shell> 1/16/03> 359/238/?> > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2003 Report Share Posted July 18, 2003 Shell, The one thing I remember about soda at the PB seminar was that they discouraged soda because it is one of those "foods" that causes "snacking" mentality. The other thing is that in early stages of post-op-hood the bubbles expand and can make for an uncomfortable stomach. It simply might be one of those items that becomes a personal choice based on tolerance, etc. -Chris- Open RNY 6-26-03 Rumsey/PB ccrory @ pacbell.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2003 Report Share Posted July 18, 2003 Shell, The theory is that soda can stretch our pouch because of the bubbles, but who really knows!? You can let them go flat, too. BUT, I found they're not as appealing as they used to be because they make me burb so bad! Plus, I believe there's something in certain sodas that causes us not to absorb calcium as well. I do drink them on occasion (more than once a month, I think!). Hugs, Kennedy Lap RNY 11/5/02 265/175/135 (-90#) -----Original Message-----In reading Carnies book she says we can have soada. I have been dying for a soda (and I never ever really drank soda) but I think they said there was some reason we could not have them. Now Im not talking everyday but maybe once a month id like to have one. I have not had one since before surgery in jan. Any info would help.Shell1/16/03359/238/? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2003 Report Share Posted July 18, 2003 That's just what I was thinking! (We love you, Pat!!) Hugs, Kennedy Lap RNY 11/5/02 265/175/135 (-90#) -----Original Message-----Hi Pat. I just have to tell you that you bring sort of a calm to the group that I really appreciate. Your posts are so diplomatice and level-headed. I really enjoy and look forward to reading your messages. Thank you.PB/Dr. Tanaka5/22/03down 53.5# Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2003 Report Share Posted July 19, 2003 Thanks allot! I am reading im still hungry. I never read her first book but am liking this one > > In reading Carnies book she says we can have soada. I have been > > dying for a soda (and I never ever really drank soda) but I think > > they said there was some reason we could not have them. Now Im not > > talking everyday but maybe once a month id like to have one. I have > > not had one since before surgery in jan. Any info would help. > > Shell > > 1/16/03 > > 359/238/? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2003 Report Share Posted July 19, 2003 Thanks Pat. Have you had soda sine your surgey? > I think soda is a personal issue. Once you know the facts, you can make the decision for yourself. Soda is carbonated and the bubbles will fill your pouch fast and in fact cause it to distend and stretch. Burping will relieve the pressure. Soda has no nutritional value. If you are changing your perception of food after surgery to that of food is fuel, then soda does not fit into that idea. However, sometimes just having a taste of something helps us to feel less deprived and keeps us on track. Test yourself with a diet soda (no sugar) and see how you do. After that it is up to you to see how it fits into your new life. > > Hugs, > Pat B. > > Soada Question > > > In reading Carnies book she says we can have soada. I have been > dying for a soda (and I never ever really drank soda) but I think > they said there was some reason we could not have them. Now Im not > talking everyday but maybe once a month id like to have one. I have > not had one since before surgery in jan. Any info would help. > Shell > 1/16/03 > 359/238/? > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2003 Report Share Posted July 19, 2003 , I think we all agree with that. Pat Is a wonderful asset to our group. Thats why I picked her to help me moderate the group. Good choice huh? (smile) Shell > > I think soda is a personal issue. Once you know the facts, you can > make the decision for yourself. Soda is carbonated and the bubbles > will fill your pouch fast and in fact cause it to distend and > stretch. Burping will relieve the pressure. Soda has no nutritional > value. If you are changing your perception of food after surgery to > that of food is fuel, then soda does not fit into that idea. > However, sometimes just having a taste of something helps us to feel > less deprived and keeps us on track. Test yourself with a diet soda > (no sugar) and see how you do. After that it is up to you to see how > it fits into your new life. > > > > Hugs, > > Pat B. > > > > Soada Question > > > > > > In reading Carnies book she says we can have soada. I have been > > dying for a soda (and I never ever really drank soda) but I think > > they said there was some reason we could not have them. Now Im not > > talking everyday but maybe once a month id like to have one. I have > > not had one since before surgery in jan. Any info would help. > > Shell > > 1/16/03 > > 359/238/? > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2003 Report Share Posted July 19, 2003 , I think we all agree with that. Pat Is a wonderful asset to our group. Thats why I picked her to help me moderate the group. Good choice huh? (smile) Shell > > I think soda is a personal issue. Once you know the facts, you can > make the decision for yourself. Soda is carbonated and the bubbles > will fill your pouch fast and in fact cause it to distend and > stretch. Burping will relieve the pressure. Soda has no nutritional > value. If you are changing your perception of food after surgery to > that of food is fuel, then soda does not fit into that idea. > However, sometimes just having a taste of something helps us to feel > less deprived and keeps us on track. Test yourself with a diet soda > (no sugar) and see how you do. After that it is up to you to see how > it fits into your new life. > > > > Hugs, > > Pat B. > > > > Soada Question > > > > > > In reading Carnies book she says we can have soada. I have been > > dying for a soda (and I never ever really drank soda) but I think > > they said there was some reason we could not have them. Now Im not > > talking everyday but maybe once a month id like to have one. I have > > not had one since before surgery in jan. Any info would help. > > Shell > > 1/16/03 > > 359/238/? > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 20, 2003 Report Share Posted July 20, 2003 Shell, I've heard that no carbonated beverages are allowed. The carbonation stretches the stomach and allows more food to be taken in. I have a friend that had the surgery about 4 years ago and was told no sodas and then she started drinking them occationally and she started gaining weight. So she stopped them and started walking along with her excersize and she dropped the added weight. Hope that helps. sissy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 20, 2003 Report Share Posted July 20, 2003 Tiny Bites? Where did you get it? Sounds like something I'd like to read. Is it about gastric bypass, the open? sissy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2003 Report Share Posted July 21, 2003 > Shell, I've heard that no carbonated beverages are allowed. The carbonation > stretches the stomach and allows more food to be taken in. I have a friend that > had the surgery about 4 years ago and was told no sodas and then she started > drinking them occationally and she started gaining weight. So she stopped them > and started walking along with her excersize and she dropped the added > weight. Hope that helps. sissy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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