carbonation, once in a blue moon ok?

sweethinkr
on 8/14/07 6:10 am - klamath falls, OR

What if you had say one 12 ounce soda each month on a special occassion. Do you think it would be a big problem for you later from doing so? I'm not a big soda person but once in a while I totally crave one. I usually don't even drink the whole thing either, but I'm worried I will hurt my band!

Dev *.
on 8/14/07 6:15 am - Austin, TX

Lap Band on 03/22/06

Some people have discomfort with soda and some do not. If you don't have any discomfort when drinking it, it is probably fine to have one now and then. many of us do.

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on 8/14/07 6:15 am - Fort Worth, TX

Lap Band on 07/11/07

My doctor said no carbonated beverages at all with the band, i would never even try it. Brenda

Sandy H.
on 8/14/07 6:17 am - Rexford, KS

The Nurse Practitioner who works with my surgeon said no carbonated drinks for at least 6 months and more likely never.

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Janette651
on 8/14/07 6:23 am - Oxnard, CA

Lap Band on 07/03/07

I drink this carbonated no-cal flavored water and my doc said it was fine. I think they just want people to stay away from soda, even diet soda. Again I agree Dev, if its not a problem for you, you might be able to handle it ever so often.

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Sharon T.
on 8/14/07 6:26 am - Southern , WI

Lap Band on 02/13/04

I have an 8oz diet pepsi, once in a while. It really depends, on your doctor. Also, SOME ppl, experience extra gas, with soda.

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Romy J.
on 8/14/07 6:45 am - Spring, TX

Revision on 02/17/11

My blue moon came.. and i had horrific... GAS pains that came about 20 minutes after i took some good size sips... it was not pop.. but they came... and oh MY ... I could have had someone kill me if i knew that was gonna happen.. the sad part was i did NOT know it was carbonated... Pain i will NEVER ask on anyone EVER... as for my future.. i do not see anything carbonated in it!!!! I am better off.. Like my dr said though... TRY IT!

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A H.
on 8/14/07 6:52 am

Revision on 02/09/12

Pain or no pain you should be aware that the reason they advise against it is because it can cause band slippage. That's not something I'd personally want to risk over some nasty carbonation. My surgeon advises if you absolutely have to have soda, let it sit out open over night to de-fizz. It's ok to drink then, of course if you do that, you'll probably wonder why you wanted to drink it in the first place.

Nancy Degenmeister
on 8/14/07 7:10 am - Bergen County, NJ

Lap Band on 10/17/03

It's up to your surgeon. Some surgeons 100% forbid any carbonation. Some say it's ok if you let it sit long enough to get somewhat flat. It cannot "damage" your band...it can, however, cause bad discomfort for some people. The pouch is not sealed off so the notion that gas can stretch your pouch like a sealed balloon is fallacy. However, trapped gas (below your band in the main part of your stomach) can be extremely painful and that's never good. So, talk to your surgeon and do what he/she instructs. Nancy

Sharon T.
on 8/14/07 7:54 am - Southern , WI

Lap Band on 02/13/04

*HIJACK* Nancy, how great to see you here! Please make it a habit, if you can! We've missed you!

At goal, 155 bs. Started at 290. 7 years out! WAHOO~

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