Fizzy drinks

[Polly2107]

What exactly is it about fizzy drinks that we are not allowed them. And is it for life or just till ur new tummy heals? I have been reading a lot of mixed reviews

Thanks

 

[los in it]

I was told no fizzy drinks of any kind due to the bubbles causing havoc in a small tummy something to do with the gassy part of it
I have read that some people shake the fizz out and have it flat I wont lie I had a sip of cola during Christmas (first time in over a year) and it made me feel a tad funny im guessing it was the sugar content so I wont be trying that again

 

[Bear]

I'm not entirely clear on the reasons but for a sleever I think it might have something to do with stretching the stomach. Also, the bubbles will fill you up when you actually need nutrients.

I used to drink Pepsi Max - although not to excess. I do miss it. But most of all I miss gin & tonic. Have tried other mixers, but it's just not the same - hence the massive reduction in my alcohol intake.

 

[Yvessa]

1) can stretch the stomach.
2) can confuse hunger signals as your stomach will be full of bubbles.
3) Stops you getting necessary fluid as caffeine in fizzies can act as a diuretic.
4) Hurts like nobodies business.
5) For some reason, even diet drinks seem to affect people post op weight loss. i don't know if this is a habit thing, but I keep seeing it.

 

[Polly2107]

Oh I had a few vodka and diet coke over xmas and didn't know till a friend said I wasn't allowed fizzy drinks. Have to say it didn't hurt or cause any wind.

 

[Yvessa]

Some don't get the pain. Personally I do and I avoid as well as if it can cause pain it can't be good for any of us wether we feel it or not.

 

[nicola1723]

I haven't touched a fizzy since my bypass. It says in my providers rules never to drink them and I follow my rules to the letter! Don't miss them at all.

 

[Polly2107]

Ok I'll switch to a diluted juice from now on not that I'll be drinking that often. It will prob be last time for a while after tonite.

 

[Polly2107]

It was actually nicer than diet coke. Defo won't miss fizzy drinks

 

[nicola1723]

Good work! x

 

[needtofeelnormal]

I've had gin and slimline tonic & cider over the Christmas ... Neither caused me any problems at all. I just used a straw to knock some of the fizz out.

I don't miss the fizzy drinks at all to be honest but I'm pleased I can tolorate the occasional fizzy alcoholic one ?

 

[nicola1723]

I'm just so worried about loosing my restriction or dumping I don't touch fizzies or alcohol. Don't miss either tbh

 

[doggylover]

I'm sure you can have them as long as they are diet once you are healed. I'm sure it's like anything really in moderation u should be ok! I loved pepsi max pre op at the moment I'm loving flat Sprite zero

I think the list of complications woulf be if you drank fizzy drinks daily and constantly.

X

 

[Yvessa]

I am 2.5 years post op and I have tried dizzied twice since my op - it still hurts. So I will trust my body as it is fully healed now and clearly doesn't want it. Ultimately make your own decision, but I can guarantee it doesn't help weight loss or maintenance if it becomes a habit and I think these drinks can become addictive.