I am 5+ years post surgery. I have not missed an occasional Coke or Dr. Pepper until recently. I was wondering what everyone thinks about the dreaded Soft Drink. I always drink diet cokes, etc. so I would not have to be concerned with empty calories. Thoughts or experiences please!!!!

I have had the lap band for over 9 years and I have a diet soda at least once every other day. I enjoy them. I wasn't told when I got it that I couldn't have them so I do. I read a lot of people were told they can't have it and I don't know why but I enjoy one every now and then.

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i've been banded since Nov 14 and drank a diet coke daily along with sparkling Water. since the band, i just cant tolerate the carbonation like i used to. If it's later in the day/evening (i'm tight until 2 pm or so), i can tolerate it pretty well. it simply means i sip my cocktails more slowly! i choose not to drink carbonated beverages as my liquids throughout the day, however, as it is uncomfortable for me to drink normally. i was told it would be unlikely i could tolerate them and she was right!

i've been banded since Nov 14 and drank a diet coke daily along with sparkling water. since the band, i just cant tolerate the carbonation like i used to. If it's later in the day/evening (i'm tight until 2 pm or so), i can tolerate it pretty well. it simply means i sip my cocktails more slowly! i choose not to drink carbonated beverages as my liquids throughout the day, however, as it is uncomfortable for me to drink normally. i was told it would be unlikely i could tolerate them and she was right!

i've been banded since Nov 14 and drank a diet coke daily along with sparkling water. since the band, i just cant tolerate the carbonation like i used to. If it's later in the day/evening (i'm tight until 2 pm or so), i can tolerate it pretty well. it simply means i sip my cocktails more slowly! i choose not to drink carbonated beverages as my liquids throughout the day, however, as it is uncomfortable for me to drink normally. i was told it would be unlikely i could tolerate them and she was right!

Try letting all the air out of your stomach and drinking with the air out of your lungs and stomach. Exhale then drink!I do this and I am able to take at least 8, on a tight band and 10 - 13 when my band is looser, big swallows of any beverage.

The original purpose was that carbonation expands the stomach which they thought might cause slippage of the band and/or overinflation of the pouch. My doc still believes it does and recommends not to have them. I still have a few beers a week with no problems.

There are also many obese people who have surgery but over-indulged with carbonated drinks prior to surgery. And I mean like drinking 2 2 liter bottles a day. I think doctors recommend surgery patients avoid soft drinks simply because drinking them could lead to falling back into old habits. Also, gulping any liquids while eating causes food to slide through the band resulting in less satiety.

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I love my captain and Coke. Any suggestions on good alternatives?

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The original purpose was that carbonation expands the stomach which they thought might cause slippage of the band and/or overinflation of the pouch.

That's what I read too. Sometimes I couldn't tolerate carbonated drinks prior to the surgery, so I'm ok with drinking a small serving of Diet Coke gone flat.