What happens if we drink a soda?

I am sure it will be okay. As long as it doesn't become a habit, I am sure it isn't a big deal. I have heard that it can eventually expand the sleeve if you consume it frequently. I don't think anyone knows for sure yet. I am not going to risk it. You didn't even realize what you were doing so I don't think it's a big deal.

 The gas builds up in your stomach, your stomach explodes, then you die.  Just kidding!  It is not good for you though, so avoid it 

Why would you explode? IT's a liquid, your pyloric valve opens and fluid leaves your stomach.

I've been drinking soda, not even diet, since being around 8 months out. Just cleared 3 years post-op, and my capacity is the same as it was back then.

I should add: 1) I never had issues maintaining my weight loss as I below goal before I introduced a soda back into my life 2) Having 1 on an occasion, or a couple times a week does NOT cause me any additional cravings, it's not a trigger for me, I can take it or leave it to be honest.

USAF wife, thanks for your input on the topic.

I too have drank soda here and there. Just a few sips of my kids soda at dinner from time to time. Darn Dr. Pepper! He He

Anyway, if I drank more than like 2 sips, it made me feel all bubbly inside. Not in a good way, in a fizzy, bubbles everywhere, with no way out kind of way. Yuck!

So, I just don't do it anymore. I too have great restriction and have done very well so far.

I just thought I would give my two cents and thank USAF wife for being so honest. I really love that about you. You are real and tell it like it's really been. The good, bad and the ugly. He He. It really helped me on my journey not to be too hard on myself. You showed me that I can be successful and still be human.

Thanks so much, it's made the past year so much easier!

 I was kidding USAF ;)

Oh I know, my reply was directed to the original poster, not your reply.

Ussr wife...thanks for sharing! Nice to hear that you are so far out and haven't had problems with it.

I promise that I'm not advocating that anyone do it. And, it's definitely not something that's "healthy". I live in a land of heavy moderation in maintenance because of my own food issues. Some can't handle adding things back in, I can. It's just what works for me and my life post-op.

At my two months visit to my surgeon, he came in with a bottle of  diet pepsi.  I took the opportunity to ask why soda pop isn't recommended.  He said after your stomach heals, you can drink diet soda in moderation.  He said it will not stretch your sleeve.  He said it gives some patients painful gas, but if that wasn't a problem, then it was okay to have it occasionally.  I rewarded myself by going through McDonalds and getting me a child size diet coke on the way home.