I don't drink, but when my husband heard that after lapband carbonated beverages are out, he asked if that included beer and I said that I would ask here.

It's the carbonation that will get you. I'd be VERY careful. That being said, there seem to be quite a few people on the forum who say they have no problem with things like sodas, so it appears to be an individual thing.

Also, if you are a beer drinker and you find it "doesn't work" for you....you certainly WON'T be a beer drinker after that!!!

Absolutely! It does not work for some and does for others.

2 years post op. and used to love beer, and sodas but just now can sip them a little. I have another lap band friend who is about a year out and has no issue at all with them.

2 years 3 months post op

220 pounds lost, at goal

Life is good!

I stay away from beers/sodas not only cause of carbonation (and doc said so), but all the calories in beer and soda.. eek. Suppose to avoid all the liquid calories, and 1 beer or 1 soda is double+ the calories I should have in 1 snack.

My doc oks carbonation after the first month.... I have no problems (yet)

for ME beer would be out due to the calories and carbs....... I'd stick to a diet soda and hard liquor........... or crystal light and vodka......