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Lol... we are going to have 70s here in Denver all week and I am starting to crave a beer. I really havent drank all that much liquer since being banded. I could probably count them on one hand, and they have all been non carbonated.

I am so terified of trying anything carbonated. I know B52 enjoys a beer now and then (lol). Has anyone else had any problems with having one? Is tap better than bottle as far as carbonation goes.

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Im not positive but I think draft beer(tap beer) has more carbination then bottle beer. I would stick with bottle but thats just me. And I wouldnt be afraid. I asked my DR about having an ocassional diet soda and she assured me nothing bad was going to happen just not drink it fast and I may get some gas pains. I would assume beer would be the same.

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I've lost my taste for beer since being banded :(

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I drink beer! No problems here. :)

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I just drank 2 last night and all was good with me!

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Do not drink it from the bottle. Pour it into a glass and let it sit for a while before you start drinking. Sip it slowly and see how you go. Some people handle it fine, others don't . Just make sure that the 1 beer doesn't lead to 2 then 3 then a bowl of chips, peanuts, chicken wings etc. The problem with alcohol apart from the empty calories is that it often causes us to make poor food choices as well.

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I am a beer drinker too but thought that those days were over for me. I was told by my doc that carbonated drinks would be so painful that if I tried it once I'd never do it again...is this true? Or can I go back to my Michelob Ultras?

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I'm in Denver too and this weather definitely calls for (1!) beer on the back porch ... beautiful here!!

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I drink beer occasionally. I went 9 mths without any carbonation at all cuz I was afraid of what would happen. My first diet pepsi was heaven. I have a sip or 2 of my husbands about 2-3 times a week but I would never even dream of finishing one myself. Same with beer. I'm sure it won't hurt me - it's just I can't drink that much anymore.

Good luck!

Marci

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I've had a few sips of beer and of soda. It hurts most of the time. I ordered a beer a couple of weeks ago when I went out with a friend. I was really bummed when I had one sip and it was so uncomfortable. I'm not a big drinker, but I would really have liked a beer every now and then.

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No beer but I do drink soda without any issues

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I am a two drink limit person anyway, and that is if I feel like partying!! lol So I wont have to worry about over doing it. I think I will try it one of these days and see what happens. It sounds like it will just be uncomfortable if anything. I might be able to handle that if it happens. thanks guys

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