I have a serious seltzer habit. My nutritionist said that around 4 months out from surgery I could get back on the bubble - esp if it is a little bit flat. Did anyone else get similar advice? Or should I just plan to give it up entirely?

I was told to give it up entirely. Fortunately, I stopped drinking any type of soda over a year ago, so it hasn't been an issue. There have been some serious complications reported from carbonation, and given that, I wouldn't chance it.

That being said, my doctor also said, NO MORE coffee. Okay, a girl can only do so much I drink my coffee, but limit it to one cup a day.

I have not had a single bubbly drink in a year, since being banded. I love Coke, so giving it up completely was brutal, but I did it.

I just kept picturing the carbonation eating away at my band, I wasn't told that is what it does, that's just where my mind went, LOL!

I would ask your surgeon what he/she thinks. Most of us were told no to carbonation, myself included. I haven't really missed it.

I drink carbonated drinks...gave up soda years ago for obvious health reasons.....

I waited about a year before i started to drink beer again.....I waited because, as is the case with everything you do with the band, you need to learn your band, learn to listen to the feedback it gives you, and learn how to adhere to the signals the band gives you.....that does not happen right away...it takes time and practice.....

With EVERYTHING I swallow, I rely on the band giving me feedback....it's the only way I can be successful with the band....

My surgeon has a standing rule where he tells all his patients no carbonation.....however, after being in the green zone for a while, I started to drink...I told him...he asked me a few questions to see if i knew what I was doing and to make sure I was not doing anything that would do harm....he consented, said Ok, just pay attention to the feedback I get from the band....and NEVER drink beer anytime near eating...

I have a serious seltzer habit. My nutritionist said that around 4 months out from surgery I could get back on the bubble - esp if it is a little bit flat. Did anyone else get similar advice? Or should I just plan to give it up entirely?

follow what your doctor advises you as you can see from the different comments some say yes and some say no....only do what you and your doctor feel is best for you...

I save my coke for when I am stuck. Warm coke makes a great roto-rooter! I have drank Pepsi when I was bowling, it was from the tap and in a pitcher. It was not overly bubbly. I would not make a habit of drinking and especially starting out since you have a addiction to selzer!

I have no problem drinking diet soda in moderation. I let the bubbles settle down a bit before I drink it.

My doctor said some people have absolutely no problem with it. So you have to test the waters on that one and be honest with your doctor. Tell your doctor of the addiction and ask him if you can settle on a happy medium.

Choose to follow your doctor's recommendations. You paid him for them!