Whats the deal w/carbonated products
No, it doesn't. How could it? There is an opening at the top of your pouch where food/liquids enter from the esophagus and another opening at the bottom, where food/liquids leaves the pouch and enters the small intestine. With TWO openings, pressure from the gas can't build up enough to stretch the pouch. Liquids leave the pouch in minutes. There is no possible way for carbonate liquids to expand your pouch.
Kelly
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According to my surgeon, expanding the pouch is a myth. Since the liquid goes right through, there is no opportunity to stretch anything.
What he tells me is that it causes discomfort in some people. Also there are some studies that indicate that artificial sweetners cause you to crave more sugar, thereby acting like a "gateway drug" to other foods that could cause weight gain.
I drink a diet dr pepper once in awhile and it does have a tendency to make my stomach uncomfortable.
What stlfocus said
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
It's a very pervasive myth.
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
I had my first lightly carbonated drink last weekend - the bubbles didn't hurt the pouch, but the gas build-up in the intestines was uncomfortable. I needed to fart and couldn't. It was nice to have something different to drink for a change.
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