I know the answer but wanted to see if anyone enjoys a diet soda once in a while. I had some the other day while at my parents. All they had was juice and water. Juice had lots of calories and the water smells like eggs ( they live in west Virginia ) so I didn't want to drink my calories so I had some diet coke. I used to drink it all the time but quit cold turkey after surgery. Thanks for any input!

My dr made me promise to avoid carbonation at all costs. No exceptions....so no I haven't enjoyed my beloved diet coke in 2 years. However he did say I could drink flat soda... Which I tried and it was awful in my opinion. Others may disagree.

I dont drink soda and too was told not too. It's not worth the risk to me.

In a word yes! Once in a while leads to every so often, leads to once a day, leads to several a day, leads to trouble. That's how we got here.. on exception at a time.

well i guess if someone really wants to drink it (even if the dr suggested not to) then they will.

i weened off of it on my preop and never wanted another one...i guess its up to the person.

but with the carbonation issues, why risk it.

I realize that this would be a hassle. I recommend bringing drinks with you that are no calorie. I find my biggest challenges are when I am NOT prepared for situations that come up. Some are easier to deal with the others such as bringing protein bars in your car or keeping drinks there as well. I think it would be a very slippery slope you would end up drinking soda more and more which could cause a problem. Personally in that situation if I had to have a drink I would have chosen Juice. Perhaps even watering it down so that you could drink more ounces for the same amount of calories.

It's simply not worth the risks of a slip.

Soda is not a good choice. Plain water is the best and adding flavoring if you need to.

In a word yes! Once in a while leads to every so often, leads to once a day, leads to several a day, leads to trouble. That's how we got here.. on exception at a time.

Best answer ever!!! It's like any habit that needs to be broken... that first slip won't kill you... it probably won't even hurt you... but it will definitely lead to the next, the next, the next, so on and on!!!

I quit smoking 20 years ago this month... but I also know that one draw would lead to another and then a full cig, and eventually I'd be buying them by the carton again.

I'm not going down that path or the soda path ever again if I can help it!!

Thank you So much everyone! You are all so right. That's a good idea to keep calorie free drinks on hand. You guys are the best.

I think a small amount once in awhile is fine. I dont see how that could hurt .. But thats just my opinion..

I used to drink regular pepsi every day, and now i just drink plain old water. It's easy, free, and in every place i might go. Lol. I have made peace with knowing i will never have pepsi again, because my health is more important. I am not interested in any kind of slippage lol

I thought that the soda was because of the calories. I didnt know about the carbonation. What can carbonation do? I also didnt know whats wrong with using a straw.

I think we all seem to have been told the same thing- no soda. I would have watered the juice down and drank that versus any soda.

I thought that the soda was because of the calories. I didnt know about the carbonation. What can carbonation do? I also didnt know whats wrong with using a straw.

Carbonation is the only "forbidden" food for banded people. The reason is twofold: First, it can stretch the pouch above the band. The more serious and second reason is, it can cause band slips.

Liquids pass through the band immediately, but carbonation expands in the stomach. When this happens, the pressure pushes upward on the band from below, causing the potential for a slip.

I realize that this would be a hassle. I recommend bringing drinks with you that are no calorie. I find my biggest challenges are when I am NOT prepared for situations that come up. Some are easier to deal with the others such as bringing protein bars in your car or keeping drinks there as well. I think it would be a very slippery slope you would end up drinking soda more and more which could cause a problem. Personally in that situation if I had to have a drink I would have chosen Juice. Perhaps even watering it down so that you could drink more ounces for the same amount of calories.

I agree when it is said we must be prepared. Not everyone is going to live our lifestyle so I think we have to assume they are not and prepare ourselves.