Hi!

I've read a lot of stuff on here and appreciate all of the information you've all shared! Thank you!

I went to a seminar about bariatric surgery a couple of weeks ago and don't think I'll get it done there (they seemed too pushy) but I have a question. They said that you have to give up carbonated beverages for the rest of your life. Is this true? I've never seen anything on here about that. I know it seems trivial in the big picture but I really like having a diet coke every day. Will I have to give it up forever? Why? Just curious. Thanks for the help!

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i've not been banded yet (4/21 woohoo) but the reason behind that is the carbonation irritates your pouch. it causes gas and is simply painful from what i've gathered here. I know some doctors say a little every once in a while and some say warm and flat while still others say never ever. I guess it's something you have to weigh and decide if the cost is worth the result. Good luck :0)

Hey! My doctor told me that I can't have soda or those drinks again. The reason he gave me is because the bubbles in it have air and when they pop the air can expand the pouch. I was a Pepsi addict. However, I am three weeks banded and haven't had one. I am in love with Crystal light! lol. I don't really miss it. However, if I were you I wouldnt let the fact that I couldn't have diet Coke be the determing factor for WLS... Much love!

Thanks! It won't be the determining factor, just a lifestyle change issue. I've seen some stuff about coffee here so I'll have to learn about that. I gave up caffeine already, so one more step can't be too bad! :huh2:

Hi, Susie. There are many posters here who will tell you to do what your doc says. Now, that being said, here is my experience. I was a Diet Coke drinker...about 6 cans a day. The nutritionist said the carbonation is bad for the first year. Well, I had a craving last week and sent her an email asking if it would hurt me to have one. The answer was "NO it won't hurt the band! Just don't make it a habit." So, after 6 months doing without I had one and it was fine. I shook out some of the bubbles first and took it slow. But, OMG, did I belch up a storm.

Edited March 24, 200917 yr by Mimilou2004