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.

When I went to see the counselor before I was banded she had told me a horror story of a lady that she seen who had the band. Since I heard that I told myself for sure No to cokes! It's now been over year and 3 months since I've had one! My Dr said no to all cokes even beer. I don't drink beer so not a big issue.

I do sometimes' date=' but not if I'm having a "tight" day (the carbonation can irritate me sometimes). I have it maybe a couple of times a month.[/quote']

Same here

my doctor said no soda ever; causes band erosion

Not sure how that's possible, band is on the our side

No correct answer, personal choice

I was told to definantly not drink any carbonated drinks. The carbonation can cause the pouch to be stretched out and then it can cause you to gain weight and the band will not work the way it should.

Why would it stretch the pouch when liquids pass right through the band and go to the main stomach?

I was told by two bariatric doctors not to have carbonated beverages ever again. They both told me it could cause air in the pouch and eventually lead to band slippage.

I was told carbonation could stretch the pouch, though "flat" is fine.