Is it totally bad if I have a few sips once a month?

I don't know. My dr told me no soda at all. I drink one per day for the caffiene. No problems as of yet

No one can really say for sure. I'm sure many will say it's no big deal. However, you couldn't pay me to touch carbonation since being banded. My roommate after band surgery was in there for a revision. Her band had not only slipped but her stomach actually prolapsed up through her band- because she drank soda. She also gained 40 lbs because of it.

For me, it's simply not worth the risk.

Doctors tend to be very different on this topic.

Mine wouldn't do the surgery unless I promised (and signed his "health contract") to not drink carbonated beverages. Wasn't an issue for me since I quit soda over a year before surgery, but for some people it is a big deal.

I would check with your doc or nutritionist.

I had to sign that same thing Jen.

For me it is about what is more important to me the taste of that soda or the health and longevity of my band and pouch. If I drank beer like I drank soda preop I would be a serious alcoholic and I tell you it just isn't worth it. You work so hard to get approval and to actually get the surgery. Why risk it even if it were minimal?

Yea you all are right. I quit sodas a month before. I had a sip and made me burp. I just saw a pic of cream soda. It looked good! I have only drank protien shakes, milk, and water for 4 months.

My doc has no problem with it (although he warns of bad belching reactions), but he seems to be in the minority.

I have practically completely cut soda's out of my diet now anyhow so it's irrelevant to me

Is it totally bad if I have a few sips once a month?

My Dr forbids it. That said... I asked why... since Diet Coke and I had a very special relationship. He told me that its the carbonation. When you drink it your stomach expands because it passes thru the pouch. When it moves on... the stomach contracts. If you do this numerous times a day...your band is at a bigger risk to move and break away from the stitches causing possible slipage.

That said... In the 21 months since being banded I confess I have craved a DC a few times... so I opened one up...let it sit for 20 minutes then sipped very slowly. And to be honest... I didnt much care for it so really can take it or leave it now.

soda can cause slip

Like another poster here, my doctor said it was okay to drink carbonation so I do. Haven't had any troubles. I'd talk to your dr and ease into it if you want.

My Dr had no problem with soda but did suggest pouring it out into a glass and letting it sit for 15 mins then add ice if needed. But he did say the gas could stretch the pouch out so you could eat more so be careful with that. You should ask your dr, everyone is different.

Like another poster here, my doctor said it was okay to drink carbonation so I do. Haven't had any troubles. I'd talk to your dr and ease into it if you want.

Glad to hear my doc isn't the only one

Was beginning to feel a little lonely

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I do have sips from my husband now and again and I do drink root beer or sprite on occasion. But for the most part I dont. I cant eat and drink soda cause the carbonation swells my pouch and it hurts until I burp it out. I think I may have 6 oz a month if that. Never a full drink by my self.

My doc has no problem with it (although he warns of bad belching reactions), but he seems to be in the minority.

I have practically completely cut soda's out of my diet now anyhow so it's irrelevant to me

i have a small amount... no coke though.

For the most part, the only soda I try and drink is from a soda machine, over ice. This seems to seriously lessen the carbonation. My nutritionist (who works in the surgeon's practice) said to poor canned or bottled sodas into a glass with ice and let sit for a few minutes if I wanted to drink soda.

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