The truth about soda pop.
I have heard again and again, don’t drink carbonated beverages post-op
….it’ll stretch your pouch! Others say this is absolutely not true. So
today in my copious free time (haha) I did a little experiment. I poured 2
oz of my fav diet de-caf soda into a zip-lock bag, pressed the air out and
zipped up the bag. I checked it in an hour, but the bag did not expand (to
any noticeable degree) even though the bubbles would have no where to go
like they would in in our stomach (burp).
How does a carbonated beverage stretch your pouch? How is it possible when
there is release valve and liquids pour through like a funnel. Is there any
engineering types out there that could provide a scientific explanation?
Melissa
November 30th, 2003 at 10:07 am
I agree with Ray totally. I have been drinking diet soda for the past 2 years.
The ONLY negative effect I see is that it cuts into my water consumption
sometimes. I am still a teeny weeny portion eater, so if it stretches the
pouch, I haven’t noticed it at all.
I had a tough time drinking it early just because the bubbles bothered me, but
now I have no problem. And it didn’t hamper my weight loss any, either.
Take this however you will…I think it is a personal decision. For some, soda
is a trigger food, and ups the appetite. For others, it isn’t. So do what
works for YOU.
My surgeon says that it is NOT going to stretch anything, as you stretch the
pouch when you eat and that goes back.
Blessings,
Cindy Lou
www.ptl4wls.com
Loss: 300+ lbs Gain: ==LIFE==