I have gotten two different answers from staff at my drs. office about drinking diet coke. My Dr. said it was ok during my pre-band apt. His nurses tell me that is a no, no.

I do drink diet coke since having lapband. Does anyone else? If not what were you told about it. I need more information about this.

it's a definite no. the carbonation is bad for the band. the air bubbles can stretch your pouch over a long period of time drinking carbonated drinks (coke, diet coke, soda, beer or whatever) i'd stay away from it

My doctor said, only drink soda it if you let it go flat first (no bubbles).

No to carbonation.

I was also told ABSOLUTLY NOT!!! No carb drinks at all they will destroy the band over time and the bubbles will stretch the baby stomach..Sorry I was a diet coke freak a 24 pk a week drinker...since being banded 3 weeks ago I have had not even a sniff of one.now i dont even think about it.

No carbonation. It's directly linked to slips of the band and stretching of the pouch.

I might also add, the woman who shared a room with me in the hospital was there to get her band replaced. Why? Because she was drinking soda regularly and not only caused a slip but prolapsed her stomach through her band. She also regained 40 pounds in a matter of months.

Carbonation isn't worth the risk.

I was also told no and there was an incident that I drank sprite and it was not a pleasant experience! As soon as it hits your stomach it fizzes up and comes RIGHT back out. Not worth it

Sorry, but no Diet Cokes :-( it was also my drink of choice but you won't miss them. There are a lot of great options out there. My surgeon said not just no, but heck no!