is it generally ok to drink carbonated beverages after you have the band? Yes or no? and why or why not?

Thanks

My Dr says no cokes whatsoever and I am reading 4 different books about Lap band and they also say no cokes. Some say the carbonation is bad for the pouch. Trust me if I thought there was a way to drink it I would but I do not want to waste my money spent. There should be some information if you go under the search section and type in drinking cokes and check posts.

In my surgeons instructions it says you can try it after 2 months post-op but it may cause discomfort... everyone is different, my suggestion is try it and see how you feel.

I was told not to drink it be because it could cause erosion.

I took a big sip of my fiance's dr.pepper in a dark movie theater last week by mistake (thought it was my tea!) and let me tell ya, it was the most uncomfortable feeling I have experienced with the band, worse than getting stuck, gas or PB'ing, PLUS it tasted horrible to me.. I was uncomfortable for almost an hour.... The coke you knew and loved won't taste the same to you no matter if you can drink it or not... I didn't find the taste or the feeling of it in my mouth pleasant at all!!!!:thumbup:

Do what your doc says. You are WAY new to the band. Focus on getting the mechanics down, following your docs orders, getting to goal. Once you're well healed and cruising, see what your doc tells you. Once I was one year out mine told me I could begin adding carbonated bevs back in if they didn't cause me pain or discomfort, but I followed his advice and am doing really well with no other issues.

Right now you're still very "new" to the lifestyle. Give your body a chance to adapt. You have a long life ahead; going without diet sodas, sodas, and beer won't hurt you for a little while and you'll lose weight better if you don't indulge (esp in the ones w/empty calories)

I say absolutely not. It isn't good for your new stomach; it creates gas and believe me you'll have enough trouble with that to not want to add to it.

What's more, it is calories and sugar that your changing body can do without.

Edited October 28, 200916 yr by Erin Marie