What is the real deal here. I was told we couldn't have carbonation. I don't miss it. But today the Admin in my surgeons office said it was okay as long as it didn't bother me. Frankly, I thought it hurts the new pouch. What is the truth? Thank you.:clap2:

I think that it's fine for band patients to have some (note: some, not gallons) of DIET carbonated soda, as long as it's not super-fizzy. The business about pouch stretching from soda I think was made up by some guy back in the dark ages who just wanted to torture weight loss surgery patients.

Dr. C

Cincinnati, Ohio

www.TheBandDoctor.com 877.442.BAND

DISCLAIMER: I am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!

What is the real deal here. I was told we couldn't have carbonation. I don't miss it. But today the Admin in my surgeons office said it was okay as long as it didn't bother me. Frankly, I thought it hurts the new pouch. What is the truth? Thank you.:clap2:

I have never been a mega drinker of Diet Coke; but before my band probably had one to two small cans a day. I pretty much stay away from it now; but have found that if I eat something that gets stuck or have not chew'd a piece of meat/chicken enough and I feel it not going down; a couple very small sips of a carbonated drink will help it disolve. Taking a couple small sips will cause me to burpe a little; but doesn't cause any pain.

WOW... am I glad to hear that!!!!!! That means I can have champagne occasionally!!!!!!!! OMG. (I was going to risk it on special occasions anyway).

I am going to lay off the diet coke, however, as I WAS drinking gallons of it. I can't afford the champagne I like in GALLONS anyway.

Nancy :cheer2: