so I know carbonation is a no no but Im just wondering if carbonated drinks are ok after they go flat? I love Izze's and they still taste really good even after they go flat. Whats everyone elses experience when it come to carbonation? I know a few ppl who have bands and drink beer like water and still lose weight.

I was told that once it's gone flat it's fine. I've had flat ginger ale a couple times.

The problem with carbonation and the band isn't weight loss, it's a risk of slips. Carbonation causes the stomach to expand below the band (because as a liquid, it goes right through). When that happens, it pushes upward on the band, potentially causing a slip.

When I was in the hospital having my Lap Band surgery, the woman sharing my room was in there for a band replacement. The reason- she had been drinking soda and it caused her band not only to slip, but her stomach actually prolapsed up through her band. She also regained 40 pounds.

After reading about the band and carbonation, and hearing that woman's story in the hospital, you couldn't pay me enough to touch carbonation now that I'm banded.

Best wishes.

People seem to vary here. I couldn't bear the thought of any carbonated anything for a couple years.

Eventually I found sparkling Water left to go flat, or pouring in a pottery cup seemed to kill the carbonation.

Now my Big Treat is a can of lemon LaCroix or some Perrier. I've come to appreciate various waters which vary widely.

Lost any interest in any form of alcohol decades ago.

I gave up carbonation in 2000 just to get healthier. I have to admit, I still miss beer but I don't want to chance a slip. So, my advice...be done with old habits. Good Luck

I was told no carbonation also as its irritating to the band. Even carbonated regular drinks that are flat contain a lot of sugar and caffeine and as we know caffeine is an appetite stimulant so I stay clear of them. I do have an issue with stomach acid ( have had this issue since my 20s so it's not band related) and since having the band it's much better but if I get stressed out a lot it flares up and I've discovered coke neutralizes the excessive acid and settles my stomach within 30 mins of drinking the coke but I only sip about a quarter if a glass over a half hour period. That's the only time ill drink it and have had to do it twice since being banded.

I was told no carbonation also as its irritating to the band. Even carbonated regular drinks that are flat contain a lot of sugar and caffeine and as we know caffeine is an appetite stimulant so I stay clear of them. I do have an issue with stomach acid ( have had this issue since my 20s so it's not band related) and since having the band it's much better but if I get stressed out a lot it flares up and I've discovered coke neutralizes the excessive acid and settles my stomach within 30 mins of drinking the coke but I only sip about a quarter if a glass over a half hour period. That's the only time ill drink it and have had to do it twice since being banded.

Actually Caffeine (like most stimulants) is an appetite suppressant the problem is that it's a diuretic so it dehydrates you which slows your metabolism.

I'm always mystified by coke soothing people's stomachs since it's actually highly acidic (that's why it works great for cleaning car batteries) but I know several people who swear by it.

actually at True Resuts they told us we can have carboniated drinks, im sure in moderation. I have been drinking 1 or 2 sodas a month and they are ok.

my doc has no issues with sugar free carbonation. i guess im in the minority of ppl who are allowed soda

however i have given it up anyways. it's just way to unhealthy

Actually Caffeine (like most stimulants) is an appetite suppressant the problem is that it's a diuretic so it dehydrates you which slows your metabolism.

I'm always mystified by coke soothing people's stomachs since it's actually highly acidic (that's why it works great for cleaning car batteries) but I know several people who swear by it.

I was told that caffeine can stimulate the appetite. And the coke thing mystifies me too as I know it's acidic but for some reason it dries up my excessive acid within half an hour. My kids saw how miserable I was for days with one if my episodes and they said hey mum try some coke see if it helps, I was so desperate that I did and it worked quicker than my meds I take for it.

Get a sodastream. You can add as much or as little carbonation as you are comfortable with. With a dash of lime or some chopped up fresh fruit or juice it is really refreshing.

BTW in America carbonation makes bands slip, here in Australia it doesn't. Probably because we are upside down!

Get a sodastream. You can add as much or as little carbonation as you are comfortable with. With a dash of lime or some chopped up fresh fruit or juice it is really refreshing.

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Lol elcee now that's funny.

my doctor told me not too (so good bye my beloved coors light and soda) but i read some do on here.....i am guessing it is up to whatever you doctor advises you to do or not to do..

I was told no carbonation also as its irritating to the band. Even carbonated regular drinks that are flat contain a lot of sugar and caffeine and as we know caffeine is an appetite stimulant so I stay clear of them. I do have an issue with stomach acid ( have had this issue since my 20s so it's not band related) and since having the band it's much better but if I get stressed out a lot it flares up and I've discovered coke neutralizes the excessive acid and settles my stomach within 30 mins of drinking the coke but I only sip about a quarter if a glass over a half hour period. That's the only time ill drink it and have had to do it twice since being banded.

Coke is actually better for your stomach than ginger ale. I was told this by many nurses.