Beer VS Soda

[StrangeDz 1]

Wanna hear something I've found to be strange? I'm sure you are all aware that after banding, you arent suppose to drink carbonated beverages... well, being me, I've taken a sip from my daughter's soda and BAM! Instant burp.

...but get this. Beer isnt a problem! I tried it on vacation in New Orleans and I've not had any problems with it at all.

Anyone know the difference?

[Rutiglius 0]

I don't know why the beer didn't bother you. I can do soda and it doesn't bother me. I haven't tried beer (don't care for it).

[heidib 15]

Beer doesn't bother be but soda does.

[RestlessMonkey 7]

I'm the exact opposite. Sodas are fine, beer not so much. I wonder, though, if it's partly because of which we prefer?

I rarely RARELY ever drank a soda. 8 ounces of coke was more than enough for me. If I have/had one I'd tend to sip because I don't really like them.

Beer, on the other hand, is something I heartily enjoyed 2-3 times a year or so (I don't drink as much as I did in my younger wilder days) and I tended, at least for the first beer or too, to drink them with gusto. I wouldn't chug but there wasn't any dainty sipping going on either. PLUS...I drink my beer from the bottle. A soft drink, I'd pour over ice (and that removes some carbonation)

So I think it's a function of how we drink as much as it is what we drink.

My doc told me, at one year out, that now if it doesn't HURT I can drink carbonation (follow your docs orders) and I have found if I pour a beer into a glass and purposely pour it so it foams, it goes down easier. I miss drinking from the bottle ( I did love an icy bottle of cold shiner bock) but that way hurts too much still.

[StrangeDz 1]

My aunt thinks its because soda has forced carbonation in it and beer's bubbles come from the fermentation process...

hmmm... the plot thickens! hahaha!

[jeri_bell 0]

WHAT ABOUT THOSE CALORIES

shouldn't waste them on beer!

[StrangeDz 1]

WHAT ABOUT THOSE CALORIES

shouldn't waste them on beer!

It's not a daily thing... Only a once in awhile treat.

[ParrotheadCathy 0]

I gave up soda completely because it's bad for you. Getting the surgery was motivation enough to give up that bad habit. Beer, hum...... I went to Belize a couple of months back and I freely admit that I love Belikin beer (national beer of Belize) so of course I ordered one. Took 30 minutes to drink about half of it and that left me belching like I never would have imagined possible. So I didn't finish it and I haven't had any more beer.

[elcee 3,340]

Never mind beer I am wondering if i can manage a glass of champagne.The Melbourne Cup(horse race) is coming up and a glass of champagne is practically compulsory!

[StrangeDz 1]

I've had wine coolers and sparkling wine with no problems... but champagne might be pushing it. haha!

Edited August 17, 2009 by StrangeDz

[jeri_bell 0]

we must live....and we must make choices....this is a life time committment. one of these days I just want a taste of pizza

[StrangeDz 1]

pizza is pure EVIL.

[Carramia 0]

I tried Beer shortly after getting the band (because actually I forgot it was carbonated...I know a blond moment) I pretty quickly didn't feel very good. I have not and will not try it again. I have had a couple sips of soda with no problem. I wouldn't dare drink a whole glass though.

[elcee 3,340]

I asked about carbonated drinks at my appointment today and was told that so long as they are low cal I can have them. Obviously I shouldn't drink them if they cause me problems but if they don't then its OK. Plus of course Water is preferable .

[Jachut 487]

I find soda is WAY more bubbly and carbonated than beer. I can drink beer quite easily, soda makes me feel bloated full of gas. I dont like it anyway and I cant for the life understand how people actually like Diet Coke - tastes like drain cleaner!