The great soda (and straw) debate!!

tonnabug
on 5/14/13 9:51 am - Huntsville, AL

Revision on 04/29/13

Some say yes, some say no..... Some say it stretches the sleeve, some say it doesn't. So, what's your doc say? What's your experience?? I really miss my straws!! I miss my soda too, but no WAY I would ru**** this early on!!

Tonya

Began journey in 2007 at 312, had Lap band 2008, lost 40 pre-op then 24 post op, regained to 319. Lost 39# on my own, then revised to VSG 4/29/13 @ 280.

Kelly M.
on 5/14/13 9:58 am - NY

The way that it was explained to me is that when you suck from a straw, you create suction and this can pull on your staple line. Whether it's true or not...it put enough fear into my that I ditched all my straws LOL

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buzzmaam
on 5/14/13 10:10 am

I am almost four months post-op. I don't remember being told not to use a straw after surgery, but I didn't because of all that I read on here. I asked about straws, and soda at my six week post-op visit. I was told straws and gum are fine. Diet soda would be fine if it was one or two a week - but not with meals.

I now use a straw once in awhile and chew gum daily with no problems. However, I don't want to risk going back to my Diet Coke habit, so I choose not to partake.

Sleeved 1/16/13; HW: 293 DOS: 265 CW: 165 GW: 158;

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Deckeriv
on 5/14/13 10:23 am - TX

VSG on 03/26/13

Some use straws and some don't. Some swear they can use a straw and not inhale any air. Whatever.

Anyone that drinks soda after having surgery, hasn't learned a thing.

800 calories and less than 20 net carbs is the shizzle

tonnabug
on 5/14/13 10:27 am - Huntsville, AL

Revision on 04/29/13

I don't think drinking soda is a lack of intelligence. Personally I hope I am eventually able to enjoy all things in moderation. The moderation my sleeve is there to help with. Just IMO.

Began journey in 2007 at 312, had Lap band 2008, lost 40 pre-op then 24 post op, regained to 319. Lost 39# on my own, then revised to VSG 4/29/13 @ 280.

frisco
on 5/14/13 5:27 pm

VSG on 09/30/09

On May 14, 2013 at 5:27 PM Pacific Time, tonnabug wrote:

I don't think drinking soda is a lack of intelligence. Personally I hope I am eventually able to enjoy all things in moderation. The moderation my sleeve is there to help with. Just IMO.

My opinion is that "Moderation" is the most dangerous word in WL and maintenance.

How well did it work pre-op?

More people have a problem with this approach, not saying you will..... just opens up a can of worms and so many negative possibilities.

Moderation ----------> How long is a piece of string ???

frisco

SW 338lbs. GW 175lbs. Goal in 11 months. CW 148lbs. WL 190lbs.

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tonnabug
on 5/15/13 1:41 am - Huntsville, AL

Revision on 04/29/13

It didn't work pre op because I didn't practice it. I ate until I was sick. Meaning a half or whole large pizza - instead of one slice cut in half (making my brain think it was 2).

Began journey in 2007 at 312, had Lap band 2008, lost 40 pre-op then 24 post op, regained to 319. Lost 39# on my own, then revised to VSG 4/29/13 @ 280.

anninva
on 5/14/13 1:46 pm, edited 5/14/13 1:47 pm - Arlington, VA

VSG on 01/10/11

On May 14, 2013 at 5:23 PM Pacific Time, Deckeriv wrote:

Some use straws and some don't. Some swear they can use a straw and not inhale any air. Whatever.

Anyone that drinks soda after having surgery, hasn't learned a thing.

Last statement is pretty judgmental, yes? Got the okay from the doc/NUT drink diet soda, have lost a crapload of weight, and still capable of abstract thought. Think it's gonna be okay!

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Diana E.
on 5/14/13 10:29 am

VSG on 03/27/13

As far as carbonated drinks go.. I was told, never again. The carbonation can expand your sleeve. Bums me out because I love carbonated water with a twist of lime. As far as any kind of soda goes.. I'm done. No regular for sugar reasons, and no diet because of all of the studies I've seen lately, would never want to pick up an old habit I kicked. But I do miss my carbonated water.