Guest guest Posted October 16, 2003 Report Share Posted October 16, 2003 My nutrionist said the same thing about soda as you did . She said its ok in SMALL amounts after the pouch has healed and that I would have to open it up awhile beforehand to get rid of the carbonation. I agree with you that that tastes like crap! I'm going to focus on water (even though I get sick of water) because we shouldn't go through surgery and all this only to blow it on something stupid like coke:) Take care, Bridget Northam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2003 Report Share Posted October 16, 2003 Good for you Bridget! Something you might want to keep in mind is that if you really get sick of water and want something flavored, there are some really great flavored waters out there. Propel is excellent but it does have some carbohydrates. Fruit2O tastes just like kool-aid and has 0 calories, 0 sugar (it's made with Splenda) and 0 carbs. You can also get sugar free Kool Aid and Crystal Light. Just some suggestions for you. :-) Happy weight loss! T. Soda My nutrionist said the same thing about soda as you did . She said its ok in SMALL amounts after the pouch has healed and that I would have to open it up awhile beforehand to get rid of the carbonation. I agree with you that that tastes like crap! I'm going to focus on water (even though I get sick of water) because we shouldn't go through surgery and all this only to blow it on something stupid like coke:) Take care, Bridget Northam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2004 Report Share Posted February 16, 2004 I made the choice when I had this surgery not to drink pop again and I haven't. Why spend the money on this surgery to go back to our old ways... Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2004 Report Share Posted February 16, 2004 I made the choice when I had this surgery not to drink pop again and I haven't. Why spend the money on this surgery to go back to our old ways... Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2004 Report Share Posted February 16, 2004 Oh good. I am pre-op and I was afraid I would never get to drink another Starbucks. Heavenly Scents Candle Company Vickie 523 Dickson Circle Sherman, Texas 75090 website: www.heavenlyscentstx.us e-mail: rasmith@... Re: Soda I made the choice when I had this surgery not to drink pop again and I haven't. Why spend the money on this surgery to go back to our old ways... Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2004 Report Share Posted February 16, 2004 Oh good. I am pre-op and I was afraid I would never get to drink another Starbucks. Heavenly Scents Candle Company Vickie 523 Dickson Circle Sherman, Texas 75090 website: www.heavenlyscentstx.us e-mail: rasmith@... Re: Soda I made the choice when I had this surgery not to drink pop again and I haven't. Why spend the money on this surgery to go back to our old ways... Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 Hi carbonation leaches Calcium out of the Bones, they are full of sugar. Not good for anyone much less someone who has problems with absorption. Just my understanding.... Big Hugs Caryl Yet another instance where I disagree with what a lot of docs think. I do NOT think the carbonation can stretch the pouch. After all, I am QUITE capable of belching. Not a delicate little polite burp into a hankie, but a belch that would do a ten-year-old boy proud!Having said that, I do know some of us end up more sensitive to the irritation the carbonation can cause, and therefore have to be careful. A lot of folks I know can only drink soda if it's been poured over ice into a glass and stirred some, to get some of the bubbles out. Yet another case of Your Mileage May Vary.Does this mean I advocate drinking soda? Yes and no. How's that for an answer. What I mean by that is that IF you stick to non-caffeinated, sugarfree, and you like it, and it causes you to drink more fluid, I don't see any harm. If you can't drink a soda without sugar or chasing it down with a donut, stay away from it.That's my own opinion, and I'm sure there are those who will disagree with me. That is their right.Part of what I have learned about this whole process is that we are all different. What a concept! Our pouches are all different. Two people can have the same surgery, performed by the same surgeon, and be very different in what they can or can't eat. A lot of folks found they had no problems with chicken. It was MANY months before I could reliably eat chicken without it, er, making a return appearance. A lot of folks can't eat beef. I never had a problem with it. The individual differences are why we need to each figure out what works for us, for our pouch, for our life. I have even concluded that (horrors!) the rules AREN'T. I think of them more as a guideline to START with, but then they have to be adapted for each individual. Some can eat a couple bites of pasta, and others find that triggers cravings, such that they empty the whole bowl into their mouths, followed by the refrigerator, pantry, and 7-11. You gotta find what works for you!Ooops, you got a non-answer and a philosophy discourse. Aren't you lucky?hollotwomn@... wrote:> Okay, So I know that we arent supposed to have soda due to the> carbonation increasing the size of the pouch. And I amokay with Caryl DeHerrerawww.Fantasyinart.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 > Okay, So I know that we arent supposed to have soda due to the carbonation increasing the size of the pouch. And I amokay with that. But, does anyone ever have one like if they go out to dinner, or every once in awhile. I did not do this to myself to not follow the rules, but I would like a soda every now and then later on down the road? Kristie > > Date: 2005/10/13 Thu PM 01:33:30 PDT > To: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients > Subject: Re: Hungry > > Varying points of view on this. I know a lot of long-term posties who do drink caffeine. You will need to eliminate it before surgery though. I STRONGLY recommend you not quit cold turkey though, unless you LIKE migraines from caffeine withdrawal. What I did was start cutting my coffee with decaf, slowly increasing the amount of decaf, decreasing the leaded, until I was completely off the caffeine. You would also be well advised to wait a few months post-op before starting up again. Best way to think of it is to treat your new pouch like a little baby tummy. You wouldn't give coffee to a newborn, would you? topazmisskitty wrote: > Does even a minimal amount of caffiene make you not loose? I have 1 > cup of coffee a day, do I need to start drinking decaf even though I > am pre-op? -- Eleanor Oster eleanor@... (personal address) www.smallboxes.com/gastricbypass.htm San , CA Open RNY (100 cm bypassed) 07/15/2003 P. Fisher, M.D., Kaiser Richmond (CA) ~5'9 " tall 05/09/2003 319 Orientation 07/15/2003 ~290 Surgery Current 157±2 Goal until plastics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 Kristie, Sorry to say soda is so bad for you, especially after WLS. The carbonation is bad for your pouch (newborn baby tummy, well said) the caffeine is bad for you and if it's not diet the sugar is so bad, you'll just end up messing up. WLS is a tool and can only work as well as your willing to work with the guidelines. Also your not suppose to drink with dinner anyways, you will stretch your pouch, then it will crave more food to fill and guess what you'll be back to gaining weight. Please skip the soda's, and don't drink while eating. Donnahollotwomn@... wrote: > Okay, So I know that we arent supposed to have soda due to the carbonation increasing the size of the pouch. And I amokay with that. But, does anyone ever have one like if they go out to dinner, or every once in awhile. I did not do this to myself to not follow the rules, but I would like a soda every now and then later on down the road? Kristie> > Date: 2005/10/13 Thu PM 01:33:30 PDT> To: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients > Subject: Re: Hungry> > Varying points of view on this. I know a lot of long-term posties who do drink caffeine. You will need to eliminate it before surgery though. I STRONGLY recommend you not quit cold turkey though, unless you LIKE migraines from caffeine withdrawal. What I did was start cutting my coffee with decaf, slowly increasing the amount of decaf, decreasing the leaded, until I was completely off the caffeine. You would also be well advised to wait a few months post-op before starting up again. Best way to think of it is to treat your new pouch like a little baby tummy. You wouldn't give coffee to a newborn, would you?topazmisskitty wrote:> Does even a minimal amount of caffiene make you not loose? I have 1> cup of coffee a day, do I need to start drinking decaf even though I> am pre-op?-- Eleanor Ostereleanor@... (personal address)www.smallboxes.com/gastricbypass.htmSan , CAOpen RNY (100 cm bypassed) 07/15/2003 P. Fisher, M.D., Kaiser Richmond (CA)~5'9" tall05/09/2003 319 Orientation07/15/2003 ~290 SurgeryCurrent 157±2 Goal until plastics?Donna JordonDSJordon@... Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 Yet another instance where I disagree with what a lot of docs think. I do NOT think the carbonation can stretch the pouch. After all, I am QUITE capable of belching. Not a delicate little polite burp into a hankie, but a belch that would do a ten-year-old boy proud! Having said that, I do know some of us end up more sensitive to the irritation the carbonation can cause, and therefore have to be careful. A lot of folks I know can only drink soda if it's been poured over ice into a glass and stirred some, to get some of the bubbles out. Yet another case of Your Mileage May Vary. Does this mean I advocate drinking soda? Yes and no. How's that for an answer. What I mean by that is that IF you stick to non-caffeinated, sugarfree, and you like it, and it causes you to drink more fluid, I don't see any harm. If you can't drink a soda without sugar or chasing it down with a donut, stay away from it. That's my own opinion, and I'm sure there are those who will disagree with me. That is their right. Part of what I have learned about this whole process is that we are all different. What a concept! Our pouches are all different. Two people can have the same surgery, performed by the same surgeon, and be very different in what they can or can't eat. A lot of folks found they had no problems with chicken. It was MANY months before I could reliably eat chicken without it, er, making a return appearance. A lot of folks can't eat beef. I never had a problem with it. The individual differences are why we need to each figure out what works for us, for our pouch, for our life. I have even concluded that (horrors!) the rules AREN'T. I think of them more as a guideline to START with, but then they have to be adapted for each individual. Some can eat a couple bites of pasta, and others find that triggers cravings, such that they empty the whole bowl into their mouths, followed by the refrigerator, pantry, and 7-11. You gotta find what works for you! Ooops, you got a non-answer and a philosophy discourse. Aren't you lucky? hollotwomn@... wrote: > Okay, So I know that we arent supposed to have soda due to the > carbonation increasing the size of the pouch. And I amokay with > that. But, does anyone ever have one like if they go out to dinner, > or every once in awhile. I did not do this to myself to not follow > the rules, but I would like a soda every now and then later on down > the road? -- Eleanor Oster eleanor@... (personal address) www.smallboxes.com/gastricbypass.htm San , CA Open RNY (100 cm bypassed) 07/15/2003 P. Fisher, M.D., Kaiser Richmond (CA) ~5'9 " tall 05/09/2003 319 Orientation 07/15/2003 ~290 Surgery Current 157±2 Goal until plastics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 My sister is 3-1/2 years post-op (and maintaining fairly well). She has soda (diet of course) fairly regularly. Her doctor didn't recommend it immediately post-op but was fine with having it after pouchy healed. As with anything, there are varying opinions depending upon the surgeon/doctor. You have to do what works for you. I definitely would NOT try it before you are at least 4-6 months out. Your pouchy will NOT like you for it. Tina > > > > Okay, So I know that we arent supposed to have soda due to the carbonation increasing the size of the pouch. And I amokay with that. But, does anyone ever have one like if they go out to dinner, or every once in awhile. I did not do this to myself to not follow the rules, but I would like a soda every now and then later on down the road? > > Kristie > > > > > From: Eleanor Oster > > Date: 2005/10/13 Thu PM 01:33:30 PDT > > To: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients > > Subject: Re: Hungry > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 I totally agree with you Eleanor! Everyone is so different. I am 4- 1/2 months out and chicken, well, it makes return appearances (like it did for you). I have absolutely no problems with beef though. I can eat a bite or two of pasta and it doesn't cause me to binge but I know one of my sisters can't touch the stuff...makes her feel horrible. All mileage will definitely vary. Some people are lucky enough (or not so lucky according to some) to be able to eat whatever they really want to in moderation and have no trouble maintaining their weight. Just another case of " mileage will vary. " This is definitely not a one size fits all surgery. Just my 2 cents... Tina > > > Okay, So I know that we arent supposed to have soda due to the > > carbonation increasing the size of the pouch. And I amokay with > > that. But, does anyone ever have one like if they go out to dinner, > > or every once in awhile. I did not do this to myself to not follow > > the rules, but I would like a soda every now and then later on down > > the road? > > -- > Eleanor Oster > eleanor@s... (personal address) > www.smallboxes.com/gastricbypass.htm > San , CA > Open RNY (100 cm bypassed) 07/15/2003 > P. Fisher, M.D., Kaiser Richmond (CA) > ~5'9 " tall > 05/09/2003 319 Orientation > 07/15/2003 ~290 Surgery > Current 157±2 Goal until plastics? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 Eleanor, I do appreciate your response even though its not a specific answer it does explain alot. First and foremost I do not drink regular soda way to sweet for me. But the bubbles hitting the lips sure is nice LOL. It is not something I am obviously thinking of doing in the near months but, I am thinking later on like can I ever say Diet soda please. LOL Thanks for your input. Kristie > > > Date: 2005/10/13 Thu PM 03:35:06 PDT > To: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients > Subject: Re: Soda > > Yet another instance where I disagree with what a lot of docs think. I do NOT think the carbonation can stretch the pouch. After all, I am QUITE capable of belching. Not a delicate little polite burp into a hankie, but a belch that would do a ten-year-old boy proud! Having said that, I do know some of us end up more sensitive to the irritation the carbonation can cause, and therefore have to be careful. A lot of folks I know can only drink soda if it's been poured over ice into a glass and stirred some, to get some of the bubbles out. Yet another case of Your Mileage May Vary. Does this mean I advocate drinking soda? Yes and no. How's that for an answer. What I mean by that is that IF you stick to non-caffeinated, sugarfree, and you like it, and it causes you to drink more fluid, I don't see any harm. If you can't drink a soda without sugar or chasing it down with a donut, stay away from it. That's my own opinion, and I'm sure there are those who will disagree with me. That is their right. Part of what I have learned about this whole process is that we are all different. What a concept! Our pouches are all different. Two people can have the same surgery, performed by the same surgeon, and be very different in what they can or can't eat. A lot of folks found they had no problems with chicken. It was MANY months before I could reliably eat chicken without it, er, making a return appearance. A lot of folks can't eat beef. I never had a problem with it. The individual differences are why we need to each figure out what works for us, for our pouch, for our life. I have even concluded that (horrors!) the rules AREN'T. I think of them more as a guideline to START with, but then they have to be adapted for each individual. Some can eat a couple bites of pasta, and others find that triggers cravings, such that they empty the whole bowl into their mouths, followed by the refrigerator, pantry, and 7-11. You gotta find what works for you! Ooops, you got a non-answer and a philosophy discourse. Aren't you lucky? hollotwomn@... wrote: > Okay, So I know that we arent supposed to have soda due to the > carbonation increasing the size of the pouch. And I amokay with > that. But, does anyone ever have one like if they go out to dinner, > or every once in awhile. I did not do this to myself to not follow > the rules, but I would like a soda every now and then later on down > the road? -- Eleanor Oster eleanor@... (personal address) www.smallboxes.com/gastricbypass.htm San , CA Open RNY (100 cm bypassed) 07/15/2003 P. Fisher, M.D., Kaiser Richmond (CA) ~5'9 " tall 05/09/2003 319 Orientation 07/15/2003 ~290 Surgery Current 157±2 Goal until plastics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 > Thanks Tina, Eleanor & Donna, I do appreciate hearing everyones advice. I do hope that later on Chicken will work for me. Kristie > > Date: 2005/10/13 Thu PM 03:55:45 PDT > To: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients > Subject: Re: Soda > > My sister is 3-1/2 years post-op (and maintaining fairly well). She has soda (diet of course) fairly regularly. Her doctor didn't recommend it immediately post-op but was fine with having it after pouchy healed. As with anything, there are varying opinions depending upon the surgeon/doctor. You have to do what works for you. I definitely would NOT try it before you are at least 4-6 months out. Your pouchy will NOT like you for it. Tina > > > > Okay, So I know that we arent supposed to have soda due to the carbonation increasing the size of the pouch. And I amokay with that. But, does anyone ever have one like if they go out to dinner, or every once in awhile. I did not do this to myself to not follow the rules, but I would like a soda every now and then later on down the road? > > Kristie > > > > > From: Eleanor Oster <wls@s...> > > Date: 2005/10/13 Thu PM 01:33:30 PDT > > To: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients > > Subject: Re: Hungry > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 > > > Okay, So I know that we arent supposed to have soda due to the > > carbonation increasing the size of the pouch. And I amokay with > > that. But, does anyone ever have one like if they go out to dinner, > > or every once in awhile. I did not do this to myself to not follow > > the rules, but I would like a soda every now and then later on down > > the road? > > -- > Eleanor Oster > eleanor@s... (personal address) > www.smallboxes.com/gastricbypass.htm > San , CA > Open RNY (100 cm bypassed) 07/15/2003 > P. Fisher, M.D., Kaiser Richmond (CA) > ~5'9 " tall > 05/09/2003 319 Orientation > 07/15/2003 ~290 Surgery > Current 157±2 Goal until plastics? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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