So I got band on 11/2/12 and I think u can't have any kind of sodas in till 4 weeks but I'm geting blisters cuz I'm craving one I'm going crazy and every time I have Water I get so bloated and my stomach starte hurting like I drank tons of glasses of water my name is Valerie

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I hate to tell you this, but you're never supposed to have carbonation after being banded. Carbonation can lead to slips and most surgeons forbid sodas, or any carbonation, ever again after getting the band.

I know some people do have soda, however when I was in the hospital getting banded the woman sharing my room was in there for a band replacement. She had been drinking soda and not only did her band slip, but her stomach actually prolapsed up through her band. She also regained 40 pounds.

I will never, ever touch carbonation again. It's not worth the risk.

You will have to check with your own surgeon to be certain.

I think the rule is no sodas - ever.

My dr has 3 rules you must agree to before banding... One of them is you may never have carbonation again. The reasoning behind it is that when you drink carbonation your stomach expands and contracts with every sip. The band is stitched to the upper stoma... If the stomach expands often enough it can loosen the stitches and cause slipping of the band.

It always surprises me how doctors differ.

No no no double no to the soda

No no no double no to the soda

Make that triple no!

Thanks girls I'm not going to touch sodas I'm scared to now wat about wine yes or no

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Once your stomach is healed your doctor days it's ok, wine is fine once in awhile. I know quite a few that enjoy a glass of wine with dinner daily.

Once your stomach is healed your doctor days it's ok' date=' wine is fine once in awhile. I know quite a few that enjoy a glass of wine with dinner daily.[/quote']

Ok just cuz the holidays are come and everyone have drinks like mix drinks and beer and sodas and wine I just didn't know want to drink geting tired of Water maybe u can help me

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I like a glass of wine but only ONE. I would much rather eat my calories. Hugs

holidays will come around again next year

so let your body heal up first before you rush into anything

holidays will come around again next year

so let your body heal up before you rush into anything (yet)

Ok thanks a lot

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holidays will come around again next year

so let your body heal up before you rush into anything (yet)

Ok thanks a lot

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Chilled water with a couple of chopped strawberries or a slice of lemon is delicious. But really, I have just become so used to drinking plain water that it tastes good to me. And I used to drink about 1 itre of Pepsi Max EVERY day pre-banding! Now it smells bad, tastes bad (I have tried a sip), and it's just a big no no with the band. My tastes have changed for the better.

I have spent the last 2 holiday seasons drinking Water in a pretty glass with lots of lemons... It's doable. .

And this year I am at goal and will still drink the water but may induldge in a glass or 2 of wine. Of course my stomach isn't used to it anymore so add lots of ice to water it down.... I know ... wine purists will strike me dead....

I been drinking Water and the past week my tummy hurts a lot like I drank tons of glasses

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