Hello, I haven't been banded yet. Getting ready to start the whole process rolling and have to say that this sight is a great tool!

Now back to my question...

I am a Diet Coke Addict. I was told at a seminar that carbonated beverages and the band are just not a good combination. That would mean I would be having to curb food and Diet Coke addictions when I get the surgery.

Anybody else face this dilema and what happens when you drink carbonated beverages?

I used to be a major diet coke addict as well and thought I would never survive without it. However, my surgeon said it was a no-no, and I wanted this band more than anything, so I stopped cold turkey. The funny thing is, I have craved it on several occassions. Then, the other week my husband and I were travelling down 95 and were both dieing of thirst. We stopped at a rest area and all they had were sodas. So, my hubby got a diet coke and I said I could wait until the next exit. I had a drink of his, figuring a small drink wouldn't hurt and it would satisfy me until I got some water. Well, I took that one drink and spit it out. It tasted absolutely nasty to me!

I have not tried any carbonated drinks or my favorite; Diet Coke since the surgery. So, not sure how it would go down. Think I will wait on finding out!

I have vomited three times, now. And it is always from taking too big a bite of something, then immediately realizing it, but then it is too late.

You all are right.....lots of slime! Wasn't sure what slime meant prior to that.

Thanks everyone for the great advice!

I am very addicted to Diet Coke but it is just one more thing that I need to curb. Actually my husband is liking the idea of the surgery more now that he knows I won't be able to drink it. Besides the cost of buying it, I think he is sick of all the recycling that my Diet Coke habit causes (since he takes it out every week).

Heck I will just have to start drinking coffee like everyone else in the Seattle area.

Now what is this about giving up bread?????

Does that mean no sandwiches and no hamburgers? Or just no bread that they serve you before a meal at some restaurants?