Hi there,

I had my band done a week ago and am absolutely craving diet coke. I was told not to have any fizzy drinks immediately but how long is this supposed to last?

Any answers massively appreciated!

thanks so much,

lesley

That seems to vary from person to person. I was told to NEVER have carbonated beverages. Reason being, the air gets in the band, expands, and can stretch the upper pouch. If you can burp, it's probably not a big deal for you. I've never been able to get out 1 single burp since my surgery so I know it would never work for me. Just like food, it's a guessing game and you just have to find what works for you. I sure wouldn't suggest trying carbonated beverages though a week after surgery. That's really pushing it. Your stomach is very touchy and reactive to the new band around it, healing, forming scar tissue from the sutures, etc. The added stress of caffeine, carbonation probably isn't in your best interest yet.

I was told no more carbonation, ever. Cold compressed gases in a heated environment = hello balloon pouch. The air doesn't get into the band, but the gases do cause your stomach to expand. Lower and upper - bad all around.

The caffeine thing wasn't a no no, but I was advised that it causes you to feel hungry and make you want to eat. It's not banned like the carbonation (soda, beer, anything with bubbles), but it's not recommended.