GLP‑1 Said “No Ma’am,” and My Stomach Agreed
I recently developed a sudden fascination, an urge, honestly to try Poppi’s no‑calorie carbonated beverage. The branding was cute. The advertising was clever. The influencers were glowing. And when QVC dangled a deal in front of me, I said “Well hello there…” and clicked Add to Cart like a woman on a mission.
My Poppi finally arrived.
I cracked one open.
I took a sip.
And then?
My stomach did the popping.
Somehow, I managed to recreate the most dramatic return of carbonation during my GLP‑1 journey. Poppi may be marketed as gut‑friendly, but when your digestion is moving at the speed of a Sunday stroll, carbonation becomes a whole different beast.
The Poppi Experience, Accentuated
One sip:
Pleasant flavor. Cute. Harmless. A little “treat yourself” moment.
Two sips:
A gentle pressure. My stomach whispering, “Girl… what is this?”
Three sips:
Full‑blown expansion. I could’ve floated away like a Macy’s Thanksgiving balloon.
Four sips:
Burping that echoed across Cajun Country.
Digestive distress.
Regret.
Reflection.
A vow to do better.
Why Carbonation Hits Differently on GLP‑1
- GLP‑1 medications slow gastric emptying.
- Carbonation expands in the stomach.
- Put them together and you get:
- Bloating
- Pressure
- Discomfort
- A symphony of burps no one asked for
It doesn’t matter how healthy, trendy, or gut‑friendly the drink claims to be — bubbles are bubbles, and bubbles will bubble. This gal was definitely BUBBLY !!
The Lesson Learned
Poppi may look refreshing and innocent, but during GLP‑1 treatment, carbonation is the sneaky villain in a cute can. My stomach made its stance very clear:
No ma’am.
Carbonation: even the “good for you” kind can be a real challenge when paired with GLP‑1 medications like Wegovy Pill. I’m still recovering, still humbled, and still side‑eyeing that QVC box like it personally betrayed me.
Stay tuned.
This saga is far from over.



2 comments:
Yes the ingreatiens Apple Cider Vinegar not good for gastro Issues . The only carbonation drinks I like are Rootbeer and Gingerale. But water is best .You can add instant flavor packets to the water Gape flavor is ok for my Tummy. gastro issues
Yes ! I use Liquid IV mixed with Adagio Green Tea :) Ty for your comment. Water is a pure WINNER>
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