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!

I am able to have one cup of coffee. As someone stated earlier with soda it is more about the carbonation and the sugar (if drinking regular soda).

Ok, I'm a bad girl. There are 2 things I did not give up. Ranch and soda. Ranch I use very sparingly and I went to light, but it's def still in my fridge. I only drink diet Pepsi and I sip it, also I do not drink it through a straw. I don't drink nearly as much as I used to, but probably a half a can every couple of days. Also, did not start drinking it again until about 6 months after surgery. It's a personal choice, but of course, your doctors opinion is always the most important. I don't personally know anyone who has ever had a problem drinking soda. It's always "I heard about this girl...", but it's never someone that anyone has known directly. Even my doctor, after doing thousands of these surgeries, has never personally had a patient who has experienced this problem. He doesn't suggest it and to him it's more about the liquid calories, but it's not off limits.

I admit to have fallen off the wagon well.. completely but including carbonated drinks. Beer and diet soda. I knew it might stretch the pouch- but i was telling myself my band was loose enough that wouldn't happen. I am glad a few months ago I said- no more carbonation, you are not suppossed to have it. Didn't realize it could cause a slip- will never drink it again. I am lucky I had no problems, although I supposse my pouch may be stretched.

For the last time dammit... NO SODA!!!!

For the last time dammit... NO SODA!!!!

Love it! Chez says NO SODA, so that means NO SODA!

What I would do for an ice cold pepsi!

Soda was hard for me as well, I just don't think it's worth the risk.. and it is soo bad for you.. INCLUDING Diet soda. I helped out my bf since he was a big soda drinker as well and since banding.. we don't have it anymore, well I definitely don't and he has cut down about 95%. So it was win/win.

and Chez speak it! lol..

Good luck.. it will get easier the more you stay away and make up your mind it is just something that can potentially harm you. Propel Zero is awesome btw.

My NUT said I could have 8oz of a diet soda once a week over the course of an hour. I haven't because I'm afraid lol

It seems that some will always have a "trouble area" that will end up hurting in the end.

The band is ONE tool. The other do's and don'ts are additional tools.

IMHO, if the doc says don't then don't. Who are you hurting other than yourself if you don't follow their direction.

The process of getting the band was long and hard. Post op was hard. Why jeapordize it all for a soda?

OK, OK, I GIVE UP! DRINK WHATEVER THE HECK YOU WANT, JUST DON'T COME BACK HERE WHINING THAT THE BAND FAILED YOU! LIFESTYLE CHANGE MEANS CHANGE! HOW ABOUT SOME SNICKERS AND POTATO CHIPS WITH THAT SODA. YOU DO WHATEVER YOU WANT, AND i WILL WATCH YOUR SUCCESS.

OK' date=' OK, I GIVE UP! DRINK WHATEVER THE HECK YOU WANT, JUST DON'T COME BACK HERE WHINING THAT THE BAND FAILED YOU! LIFESTYLE CHANGE MEANS CHANGE! HOW ABOUT SOME SNICKERS AND POTATO chips WITH THAT SODA. YOU DO WHATEVER YOU WANT, AND i WILL WATCH YOUR SUCCESS. [/quote']

Lol! Chez is DO honest and real with all of us. . .that's why I love her!!! Why compromise something you're working so hard to achieve! I gave soda up cold turkey before surgery. I was drinking Rt.44 Dr.Pepper w/longer from Sonic on a daily. . .but, this is something that I really wanted (and I'm self paid), so I WILL NOT RISK IT!

Lol! Chez is DO honest and real with all of us. . .that's why I love her!!! Why compromise something you're working so hard to achieve! I gave soda up cold turkey before surgery. I was drinking Rt.44 Dr.Pepper w/longer from Sonic on a daily. . .but' date=' this is something that I really wanted (and I'm self paid), so I WILL NOT RISK IT![/quote']

SO, not DO! LOL

SO' date=' not DO! LOL[/quote']

Lime, not longer!

Smart phone, REALLY?!?

I think you can still make lifestyle changes and still every once in a while in moderation have things you like. You will do better and last longer if every once in while have a treat. Listen to your doctor not people who think they know it all!

Yes, soda is bad --always.