Gastric Bypass and Carbonated Drinks

My SIL had this done about 2 years ago. Her results were not great as far as
her weight loss. I think she has even gained some weight back the last few
months.

She cannot have carbonated drinks at all. I think it is forever. She was a
huge Coke drinker too.

She gained weight to get the procedure approved. Lost about 40 pounds after,
for a net loss of 15 pounds. She also has had 2 hernia repair surgeries
since then.

Not worth it at all IMO. You can still eat 4000 calories per day. Just
because it is 2 tablespoons at a time doesn't stop the food issues.

Melissa


"Nick" wrote in message
om...
I'm gonna be pursuing the gastric bypass surgery, and I hear that
carbonated drinks are a no-no. I was wondering if that is forever, or
just up to a certain amount of months post-op. I love my daily diet
cokes and I was thinking, especially since alcohol is not allowed,
what people drink other than water.

Bill

My SIL had this done about 2 years ago. Her results were not great as far as
her weight loss. I think she has even gained some weight back the last few
months.

She cannot have carbonated drinks at all. I think it is forever. She was a
huge Coke drinker too.

She gained weight to get the procedure approved. Lost about 40 pounds after,
for a net loss of 15 pounds. She also has had 2 hernia repair surgeries
since then.

Not worth it at all IMO. You can still eat 4000 calories per day. Just
because it is 2 tablespoons at a time doesn't stop the food issues.

Melissa


"Nick" wrote in message
om...
I'm gonna be pursuing the gastric bypass surgery, and I hear that
carbonated drinks are a no-no. I was wondering if that is forever, or
just up to a certain amount of months post-op. I love my daily diet
cokes and I was thinking, especially since alcohol is not allowed,
what people drink other than water.

Bill

Go to www.obesityhelp.com for lots of info about gastric bypass.

Many people report that carbonated drinks cause considerable
discomfort after these procedures. The discomfort can ease over time
for some; others find they can never have carbonated drinks again.

Some things to drink besides water can include sugar-free Kool Aid and
Crystal Light, or coffee and tea with artificial sweetner. Some people
also open the carbonated soda container and let them go flat to
eliminate the carbonation before drinking it.

As always, YMMV.

Kasey
365/253/???


(Nick) wrote in message . com...
I'm gonna be pursuing the gastric bypass surgery, and I hear that
carbonated drinks are a no-no. I was wondering if that is forever, or
just up to a certain amount of months post-op. I love my daily diet
cokes and I was thinking, especially since alcohol is not allowed,
what people drink other than water.

Bill

Nick wrote:

I'm gonna be pursuing the gastric bypass surgery, and I hear that
carbonated drinks are a no-no. I was wondering if that is forever, or
just up to a certain amount of months post-op. I love my daily diet
cokes and I was thinking, especially since alcohol is not allowed,
what people drink other than water.

Bill

Gastric bypass hasn't stopped my friend from drinking alcohol. After an
initial drop of 40 pounds, he hasn't lost any more weight in 8 months.

I lost 40 pounds in 5 months by walking and eating less and didn't have
to get my insides carved to shreds.

--
Walking on . . .
Laurie in Maine
207/110 60 inches of attitude!
Start: 2/02 Maintained since 2/03

Nick wrote:

I'm gonna be pursuing the gastric bypass surgery, and I hear that
carbonated drinks are a no-no. I was wondering if that is forever, or
just up to a certain amount of months post-op. I love my daily diet
cokes and I was thinking, especially since alcohol is not allowed,
what people drink other than water.

Bill

Gastric bypass hasn't stopped my friend from drinking alcohol. After an
initial drop of 40 pounds, he hasn't lost any more weight in 8 months.

I lost 40 pounds in 5 months by walking and eating less and didn't have
to get my insides carved to shreds.

--
Walking on . . .
Laurie in Maine
207/110 60 inches of attitude!
Start: 2/02 Maintained since 2/03

On Mon, 26 Jul 2004 at 00:28:38, SnugBear
wrote:

Gastric bypass hasn't stopped my friend from drinking alcohol. After an
initial drop of 40 pounds, he hasn't lost any more weight in 8 months.

I lost 40 pounds in 5 months by walking and eating less and didn't have
to get my insides carved to shreds.

Some people have to have it done - my father, for one - as he had two
blown stomach ulcers (about 3 months before they discovered for sure
about helicobacter and how to get rid of them, isn't it typical!). Net
result is that he has lived for ten years with a stomach less than 1/6
the size of a normal one. He copes - but there are certain foods that
he knows will be hard to digest, however, at times he reckons it's worth
it. He has put on a little weight now, but he is still very thin.

Re carbonated drinks - I don't think he likes Coca-Cola and similar, but
he does drink whisky-and-soda and gin-and-tonic, both of which are
carbonated, so I expect it depends on the person.
--
Annabel Smyth
http://www.amsmyth.demon.co.uk/index.html
Website updated 18 July 2004

"Nick" wrote in message
om...
I'm gonna be pursuing the gastric bypass surgery, and I hear that
carbonated drinks are a no-no. I was wondering if that is forever, or
just up to a certain amount of months post-op. I love my daily diet
cokes and I was thinking, especially since alcohol is not allowed,
what people drink other than water.

Bill

Gastric bypass is forever, never mind the stupid carbonated drinks! Why in the world
would you take such a drastic step if you are not willing to change your eating
(drinking) habits -- to me, I am willing to give up *anything* that interferes with
my weight loss success. With the death rate being one in 200, I would never ever
consider such a measure to lose weight -- I don't care what weight you are! I don't
mean to jump down your throat, but I am becoming increasingly alarmed at the number
of people willing to mutilate their bodies to lose weight. Your weight problems are
not due to a faulty gastric system -- so why not address the real issues of eating
less and exercising more -- it truly works, is free, and doesn't carry a death risk!

Mary M
325-160-148

"Melissa" wrote in message
.. .
She gained weight to get the procedure approved.

This makes me feel ill.

Lost about 40 pounds after,
for a net loss of 15 pounds.

What a sad commentary on this "miracle" solution.

Mary

"Melissa" wrote in message
.. .
She gained weight to get the procedure approved.

This makes me feel ill.

Lost about 40 pounds after,
for a net loss of 15 pounds.

What a sad commentary on this "miracle" solution.

Mary