I am getting banded in 2 weeks, and the only thing I'm nervous about is that I might have to give up beer. I haven't really talked it over with the doctor yet. Are there any beer lovers out there who have some insight?

Yep gotta get rid of that! Start now!

Most lapband doctors are going to tell you to give up carbonation.

Are there any people that have tried drinking beer after being banded? i understand the doctor will tell me to give up carbonation...but some people drink small amounts of soda. Any thoughts?

If beer is something you can't give up then u shouldn't be banded. Most doctors say no carbonation as it can cause the band to slip and also beer has a lot of calories and sodium. I used to drink beer and vodka with diet coke. I haven't had or even bothered to try any carbonation since before my surgery in may 2010. You really need to talk to your doctor about their specific requirements though.

I'm addicted to Diet Pepsi and I'm giving it up starting now - even though my surgery won't be for months. I don't want to be completely miserable afterwards.

Good bye Dos XX, hello thinner me! Small price to pay for what we will achieve with the band!

My doctor says carbonation is ok as long as you can tolerate it, but wouldn't want me to drink the empty calories.

I am getting banded in 2 weeks, and the only thing I'm nervous about is that I might have to give up beer. I haven't really talked it over with the doctor yet. Are there any beer lovers out there who have some insight?

AS MUCH AS I TOO AM A MAJOR FAN OF A NICE, TALL, COLD BEER......I HAVE ALSO MADE THE CHOICE TO GET BANDED AND GIVE IT UP!!! WE CAN DO IT!!!! LOL

my doctor said no carbonated drinks for 6 months after band and then maybe 1 every two weeks. I prob wont even do that, good thing i don't care too much for beer. I've always like the harder drinks.

Your choice of not getting the band is because you dont want to give up beer? Beer is wasted calories and you dont need it to live. However being over weight and drinking is putting you closer to your grave. I dont think that giving up beer is too much to ask for health

I was banded July 28 and gave up beer two weeks prior while doing the pre-op diet. Ain't gonna lie - I miss it. But I have committed to no beer till Super Bowl, and at that point I'll try it and see how it goes.

Good luck!

I am getting banded in 2 weeks, and the only thing I'm nervous about is that I might have to give up beer. I haven't really talked it over with the doctor yet. Are there any beer lovers out there who have some insight?