I'm about 7 weeks post op. just had 1st fill. Can I have a couple beers tonight? I haven't had a beer in months & I can live without it but the guys are coming over tonight & I thought I'd sip on a couple if it wasn't gonna mess me up too bad. What do y'all think?

dr's say no carbonation....why would you risk it?

I'm about 7 weeks post op. just had 1st fill. Can I have a couple beers tonight? I haven't had a beer in months & I can live without it but the guys are coming over tonight & I thought I'd sip on a couple if it wasn't gonna mess me up too bad. What do y'all think?

Are you going to drink flat beer?? Drinking carbonation is risky at any stage but especially early on.

Try some wine or maybe a vodka, Water and cranberry..I know it's not manly but you could ri se out an old beer bottle.....and use it....

Have fun... Remember it's not all about eating and drinking . Is about the fun and friends...

Yeah... I'd do vodka and cranberry or OJ... although my doctor says carbonation is ok every once ina while, it still freaks me out.

I loooove to drink socially, and I will either do wine or vodka. Have Fun with ur guys!!!!

Just say no to carbonation!

wow not even just 1....you really wanna have a couple....???

Sorry Id re think that......You can do it

I've been banded just over 6 years.

I was told no carbonated beverages.

I've tired diet pop a beer a couple of times... each time I thought I was going to die...the pain was not worth it. I won't be trying the again.

Tom, Toronto

Band July 6 06

Wt. Loss: 156 lbs

Another contrarian point of view. I've drank beer from day 31 on. Only one of course. Seems like one fills me up much more than pre surgery. Now, on occasion, I've drank two, but hours apart. Seems like Corona is flatter than miller lite or most domestic beers.

Chugging is out of the question. I think the reason why they want you to avoid carbonation is the fizz can expand your pouch and could be very painful. If you do break the rules, do it very slowly. Sip like you're a 13 year old girl having your first beer.

Be very careful if you had a fill in the last 2 days. Take it easy and stay safe out there.

tmf

Thanks everybody. I guess I just hadn't thought about never having another beer. A small sacrifice for my goals.

I don't' miss the beer or diet pop at all... I started with a 54" waist... now 32"... I sooner have a smaller waist than a beer !

Tom, Toronto

Banded July 6 06

Wt. Loss: 156 lbs

I was wondering the something about Beer and Diet Coke. I get banded Dec 18 and looking forward to it. I will try and enjoy the company with no alcohol knowing what the outcome of being healthy will be.