2 questions?

[tobeskinny 0]

What does it feel like if your band has slipped? Can you tell?

And does anyone have difficulty drinking diet soda's?

[reverie 49]

Most of the time people with a slipped band don't have any symptoms. But, some people will get heartburn, will have trouble eating/keeping down solids. If you're worried you can always consult your doctor.

As for diet sodas, some people can tolerate them, some people don't drink them, others aren't allowed to. My surgeon did not want us drinking soda, which I am plenty fine with. The carbonation can mess with the band, but for others soda is completely okay. Again, consult your doctor.

[NurseSophie 0]

I haven't even tried the soda...even gum causes me to have air that is very uncomfortable. Not worth it!

[MollyRN 28]

My doc said absolutely no carbonation for the first couple of years. He said is could stretch the pouch.

[vlp1968 83]

My doc. says no carbonation too. Same reason, can cause the pouch to stretch. As for a slipped band my doc. said you suddenly wouldn't be able to keep anything down, including liquids. 2 good questions.

[Laylas grandma 2]

my doc said no sodas and no gum ever..small price to pay for me..I never cared for either.

Get this though Im a southern girl and you never would have seen me with out a glass of tea in my hand before surgery, now I have absolutely no desire for it...I only drink Water or crystal light lemonaid..