So I'm currently in the chat room and we were discussing if anyone drank soda/softdrink. One said that her doc allowed her to where as everyone else said that theres didn't.

My doc personally said no, unless it's flat which who really wants something like flat coke? I'd rather have Water. But in my mind if I drink soda it's like my stomach will start pulsating or something and I'll just keep vomitting, I know tha probably won't happen but still I keep thinking it will lol. Plus that and I don't want my pouch stretched.

So do you drink soda?

My surgeon said never again, he even told me no caffeine, which I am really bummed about because I LOVE coffee. I asked him why on the caffeine and he said sometimes it is not tolerated well and why would you want to put something into your body with no nutrional value.....and I said becuase I love the taste of it:-) He is a very all natural kind a guy.

Has anyone drank coffee?

My nutritionist told me not to drink caffeine because it stimulates your appetite. I used to drink tea every morining, so that was a challenge. I have found some caffeine free tea that I like, but I only drink it occasionally.

Yes I drink coffee, daily in fact but first thing in the morning only. I try not to drink more than that.

Doc and Nutrionist said no, so I've dropped it cold. I do miss the Pepsi, but in reality its not that hard to not have soda anymore.

My surgeon told me that I could have an occasional soda....but it has to be diet and needs to be flat. I figure that flat soda is pointless, so I havent had one since mid-October. It is hard because I was addicted to the caffeine, but the result (my weightloss) is worth giving up the sodas. I am not a coffee drinker, but had an occasional frappucino. Havent had any of those either. Figure that I cant finish even a tall size, so why spend the money. For now, it is mainly water for me.

I don't drink soda but i do drink coffee and find that it does not stimulate my apetite at all.

I agree Daphne. Actually I find that coffee suppresses my hunger a bit. I may be in the minority however.

coffee seems to suppress my hunger as well.

I didn't drink soda for the first year but during pregnancy when I was unfilled, I started drinking a little here and there because I thought being unfilled, everything flushes through the system quickly and there is less risk.

However, sadly, my band slipped while I was in the hospital having my daughter. I had to get my band replaced in September. I had a badly dilated pouch along with a bad slip and the doctor said that the soda contributed to pouch dilation.

Anyways, I can now personally attest that there are unfortunate consequences to drinking soda while being banded.

Now that I have a new band, there is no question in my mind about whether or not it might be OK to drink soda. The soda never hurt me after I drank it so I thought I was fine. There was no pain with the damage I was doing to myself.

I had to learn the hard way . . . please don't follow in my footsteps. It was a mistake that cost me my health and about $9,000 out of pocket. I think I have learned my lesson.

Edited November 18, 200916 yr by HeatherO

coffee seems to suppress my hunger as well.

I didn't drink soda for the first year but during pregnancy when I was unfilled, I started drinking a little here and there because I thought being unfilled, everything flushes through the system quickly and there is less risk.

However, sadly, my band slipped while I was in the hospital having my daughter. I had to get my band replaced in September. I had a badly dilated pouch along with a bad slip and the doctor said that the soda contributed to pouch dilation.

Anyways, I can now personally attest that there are unfortunate consequences to drinking soda while being banded.

Now that I have a new band, there is no question in my mind about whether or not it might be OK to drink soda. The soda never hurt me after I drank it so I thought I was fine. There was no pain with the damage I was doing to myself.

I had to learn the hard way . . . please don't follow in my footsteps. It was a mistake that cost me my health and about $9,000 out of pocket. I think I have learned my lesson.

Whoa goodness. L I’m so sorry you had to go through that… that’s terrible. Yes there has to be a reason why a majority of Dr.s forbid soda after our surgery. I will definitely keep this in mind.

I do notice a difference in the feeling in my stomach after only a few sips.

I also drink 1 cup of coffee each morning and I find it suppresses my appetite for a couple of hours.

My doc said no carbonation ever again so I have no intention of ever having soda again or my favorite Mikes hard lemonade.

Don't really miss either of them to tell the truth. I enjoy the weight loss much more than anything I could ever eat or drink.

I WAS a total Diet Coke addict...however, I managed to cut that out a good 1 1/2 months before surgery. Now, I like to just let Diet 7-Up go flat and drink it that way!...Not sure why but it tastes really refreshing to me!!

I've never been a big soda drinker & after the surgery I was scared to drink any at all.

Until by mistake I took a gulp of my son's and it didn't bother me at.

I still don't drink them but if I wanted to I believe I could without problems.

I did however have a glass of Champagne in Paris last week... & no problems...

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I asked my doc this question the other day. He has a band, has had one for 9 nine years. He told me that it's an urban myth that soda will hurt your band. He drinks diet coke daily. He did say that I should drink it over ice and also that I should let it sit for about 5 mins just to get that initial kick out of there. I know everybody's doctor is different, but that's how mine feels about it. Haven't had a soda yet, but I'm going to try a Diet Dr. Pepper again this week.

I asked my doc this question the other day. He has a band, has had one for 9 nine years. He told me that it's an urban myth that soda will hurt your band. He drinks diet coke daily. He did say that I should drink it over ice and also that I should let it sit for about 5 mins just to get that initial kick out of there. I know everybody's doctor is different, but that's how mine feels about it. Haven't had a soda yet, but I'm going to try a Diet Dr. Pepper again this week.

It is a urban myth, enjoy a ocasional soda or beer just watch the calories.

I have had 3 diet cokes since being banded in September but have not had a night out with the lads on the beer yet which I intend to do over the Christmas holiday.

Everything in moderation is my new motto for life.

Not since surgery 10/15/09.I ve been drinking carbonated beverages since I was about 10 or earlier. While the rest of the world grabbed for a cup of coffee I grabed my caffine fix from the refridgerator in a can. My dr and research show its a negative with the LB. I thought giving up the diet coke would be my biggest battle SERIOUSLY . 35 days later and I amazed that I see it everyday without grabbing for the can.

So...I tried a Diet Dr. Pepper, so excited that I got the clearance from my doctor. I had two sips and turns out I couldn't stand it! My mouth hated the feel of the bubbles in my mouth. Didn't hurt when it got to my stomach at all, just hated the taste. So even though my doctor cleared me and he says soda is fine it seems my days with soda are officially over.