i was banded on 5/5 and since i have no restriction yet does anyone know if it is safe to have carbonated drinks before first fill.

Any type of carbonated beverage is not recommended after lap band surgery, including soda, diet soda, beer, and carbonated water. Lap band surgeons will advise you to avoid carbonation because it has the potential to stretch the stomach pouch and cause distention underneath the band. That was copied and pasted directly from the lap band surgery.net

My wife was overjoyed that this surgery would make me stop having a few beers.She made that statement in front of the surgeon snd he said "why would he have to stop drinking beer".He proceded to say from that light beer has 100 calories and 5 grams of carbs and that if I forego that 400 calorie hamburger there was no reason that I couldnt have a couple of beers occasionally.So, it varies from Dr. to Dr. just as so many other things associated with this surgery does.He never mentioned anything about pouch streching or other associated band problems.But,this as well as eating should be done in moderation.After all,we have all been told that this is a lifestyle change.

Edited May 24, 200917 yr by The Fireman

I would wait for that beer, since your still in the healing stage, not worth the risk. I miss beer and BBQ'ing we used to do that every weekend. But this is a much better reward! Your not alone on missing a beer now in then. I was banded may 4. We'll live threw this like we done many other changes in our lives, but this is for the good!