i'm currently 3 month post band. is it correct that i can never have fizzy drinks again? if i do what happens and has anyone tried it?

I've been told NO carbonation, but that you can take a coke and let it go flat, then drink it.

I have a banded friend that still drinks Dr Pepper daily with no problems, but she is also not losing weight.....

I too am horrified about no longer having a daily COKE but if it means that I will finally lose the weight then it will be worth it!! Who knows, maybe tasting a flat coke will turn me off of them anyway!! Good luck!

i'm currently 3 month post band. is it correct that i can never have fizzy drinks again? if i do what happens and has anyone tried it?

If you are hearing these things it should be from you Dr. not that Im hearing I cant have carbonated beverages ever again. You are not supposed to drink carbonated beverages because it can stretch out the pouch. You should be asking your doctor all the questions you need answers too

Some Dr.'s say no, some say it's ok, some say it can stretch your pouch some say it's just uncomfortable. I don't know what the answer is. I gave carbonated beverage up for the most part. I have had a couple of mixed drinks where I have stirred them up a lot so there isn't much fizz in them. I liked my soda pre surgery but i am now at the point where I never want one. Follow your surgeons suggestions.

Oh no one told me no carbonated drinks ! Although I can't drink anything bubbly when I'm eating, I do enjoy a glass of champagne fairly often :-)

My doctor advises not to drink fizzy drinks often but said they are ok. I drink beer and soda sometimes but not often maybe once a month? I just dont like it anymore!

I have them on occasion, but I get "full" quickly and I tend to feel uncomfortable and bloated.

I pour the soda over ice then let it sit for a little while to lose some of the fizz. I do love the burn of a cold dr. pepper and it's something I miss. I tried it once and it hurt, so now if I really want one, I pour it over ice and let it lose the worst of the fizz.