jmegirl

I think it's just hilarious that every doctor has a different opinion. I mean, they're all putting in the same band essentially, so why does every doctor have different pre-op and post-op requirements?

Some doctors don't require pre-op diets, and some require Optifast for 4 weeks - what a drastic difference! Some doctors make you stay on liquids post-op for 3 weeks, and others have you eating mushies in 10 days.

It just boggles my mind how doctors can vary so greatly in their instructions when they're all pretty much putting the same piece of silicone into our bodies, you know? :wub:

One thing I've learned on here is that every doctor is different in what he wants for his band patients, so call and ask your doctor. :w00t:
However, I've read just about everything you can possibly read about this whole Lap Band thing, and everything I've read says that having carbonated beverages (including that Oh-So-Yummy Miller Lite) will cause an excess of air bubbles in your little pouch, which in turn will cause burping. Burping is a bad thing, because it can cause your band to move around and possibly lead to slippage. Of course, I think this applies specifically to the first 6mos when your band is still healing inside your body, as far as the stitches go.
Once you're completely 100% healed, I don't see how one beer can actually hurt you, as long as you drink it really slow. I'd let it get a little flat first though, just to make sure you don't have lots of bubbles. But, who wants a semi-warm, flat Miller Lite? Not me!
Believe me, I'm struggling with the "No Miller Lite" thing right now. I'm getting banded in a month, and I'm currently trying to quit sodas and beer. I've got a 3-a-day soda habit, and I bet I drink at least one beer 5 nights a week. So it's killing me to think about quitting beer for good. But if it keeps my band from slipping and/or eroding, then I'm willing to do it!!! :redface: