Why is it so bad to drink carbonated beverages with the lap band?

I was told that carbonation can expand our stomachs and pouch causing dilation. I still drink beer and an occasional soda pop but rarely over 1 a day and maybe only 2 a week?

The carbonation can expand the pouch. Check with your doctor though. They seem to have differing opinions on whether or not their patients should stay away from bubbles. Personally, I don't drink any carbonated liquids. The only thing I miss is a Stoli and tonic so I find myself drinking wine (on occasion...alcohol has alot of calories)

I was told that carbonation can expand our stomachs and pouch causing dilation. I still drink beer and an occasional soda pop but rarely over 1 a day and maybe only 2 a week?

LOL...great minds think alike.

Thanks for your responses!

I didn't bother to ask. I assumed that it would cause discomfort or bloating or both. But I have had coke zero 3 or 4 times since my surgery and have felt no ill effects, so not really sure. As a part of my healthier life style of eating I have opted not to drink soda since it has be been getting such a bum rap in the last couple of years.

One more thing Tosha. So many obese people struggle with soda pop addictions, and I think doctors also use the time and event to break that habit. Regular pop is just simple carbs and have no nutritional value. Too much artificial sweeteners is also not a good thing.

For people who consume a lot of soda pop, it expands your stomach which creates a pressure against the band that is not intended. This could cause erosion over a long period of time.

tmf

I have a feeling that the long term effects of artificial sweeteners might be more harmful than the corn syrup that is being passed off as "sugar" these days. Diet soda is all chemicals. And, there are studies that show folks who drink diet sodas don't show any benefits from the reduced calories. One thing is for sure, losing the carbonation (acidic) will do a lot for to preserve the enamel on your teeth over the years.

i was in the ER for dehydration and when i went to see my surgeon, i was way behind on calorie consumption. he wanted me to start getting something in my system ASAP. i joked around and asked, "even diet soda?" he said that if i had a drink of diet soda, then i needed to shake the bottle to get the carbonation out of it so that it was flat.