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Posted 4/9/2014 1:08 AM (GMT 0)
Has anyone started drinking diet pop again after ostomy reversal? If so, how long did you wait? Thanks!
Posted 4/9/2014 1:31 AM (GMT 0)
I gave up diet soda many years ago so I can't comment on the artificial sweeteners, but I do have an occasional club soda. It does increase gas (usually I would have one at dinner, so I end up having an extra bathroom trip in the middle of the night) so I don't drink it all the time, but otherwise it doesn't cause any problems.

As with all things, try a little and see what happens! There's nothing that's truly 100% off limits for everyone, so you'll have to experiment. If you can't tolerate a food now, try again in a few months.
Posted 4/9/2014 1:37 AM (GMT 0)
I'm not a big soda drinker...diet or otherwise but on occasion I have some and never have any problems with it. I don't think you need to wait any specific amount of time to try it. If you're feeling good post op and are eating and drinking with out any problems I don't see why you couldn't try some soon after. Start out with a half glass and see how it goes.
Posted 4/9/2014 2:12 AM (GMT 0)
I was drinking ginger ale in the hospital after surgery. I don't drink diet but love my ginger ale and have never had any issues with extra gas or pain. Mind you I have a permanent ostomy and no reversal.....
Posted 4/9/2014 7:19 PM (GMT 0)
I don't drink soda/pop much and when I do it's Ginger Ale. I don't have any adverse effects from it either.

Just remember that sugars and artificial sweeteners can speed up transit time.
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