My doc's answer on carbonation....love it!!

[HeatherGurl 0]

Libra Here!

[ladybug39 0]

I agree I've had the french mid-band for 4.5 years now, the sodas don't help with reflux or heartburn either.

[WOWOX7 0]

I have found I can no longer drink any carbination drink... not from the lack of trying... tried keeping the lid off, pouring from glass to glass. nothing helped. The pain that I have is just NOT WORTH IT. plus my favorite drink "diet cherry coke" just does not taste good anymore. way to sweet.

I know everyones body reacts different, but for me,,, it is out. as well as any citris type drinks... and Margarettas..........:wink:

Lois

[sistasassy 6]

I have sips of soda from time to time but never a full one and never more than a sip. The carbonation is a bit rough on me now that I am banded. Probably a good thing because I love soda way too much and that could have easily been a big hang up for me.

[lizbuff 0]

I really don't miss my diet cokes. As a matter of fact, I took a sip of my hubby's the other day and it tasted NASTY!

I've had 3 margaritas in the last year (frozen) and they were sooooo yummy! Just sips though. If I drink anything cold quickly, guaranteed PB.

[Libbyjane1976 1]

My doctor says pop is a no no for me but I occasionally have it. It doesn't bother me at all when I drink it. One thing I do notice is it makes me feel really crappy. I hate the way it makes me feel. So when I want pop I pour myself a little glass and it satisfies my cravings.

[theninside 0]

Cheers! Hope it goes ok! :thumbup: I have only tried the diet coke and that was with alot of ice so it was kind of water-down! But I am going to try the Gin & Tonic this weekend! :confused:

We are too much alike! What is your sign? I am a Taurus! This is scary!! LOL!

This has nothing to do with the thread, but I like your signature about tatto's. so so true.

[theninside 0]

I don't know what to believe about soda. Many doctors say different things. I had stopped drinking soda for a while, and recently started drinking semi-flat diet soda, I wish there was more concrete proof, about it's effects on the band.

[~Bridgette~ 0]

While I miss my diet Dr. Pepper... I am terrified of the needless pain and possible danger I may be putting my band in.... so I just say no.. Now, if I could say no to chocolate!!!

[SunnyRachel 7]

My doc says carbonation is ok to have, but if I even have one teensy sip my tummy hurts so bad I can't stand it!

Oh, that's just mean!!!!

Soda was my biggest vice before the band. I don't miss it. The pain is just not worth it. :thumbup:

[aubrie 6]

My doc says NO to carbonation for a few reasons. It's not that it "hurts" the band. The band is pretty sturdy, but carbonation does have the potential to stretch your pouch. That is one problem. 2nd problem is that sugar, even the artificial kind messes with your blood sugar levels and your insulin levels and will make you hungry later on. Then you eat, and gain weight or don't lose. Simple. 3rd is, the swelling of the pouch and lower stomach with gas is painful. I was never a big soda drinker, but pre-band I LOVED my beer. I'm 19 months out and have only had a few sips off of maybe three beers. I haven't touched soda. Not even once. I had a few sips of champagne this past New Year's Even and thought I was going to die. I went to bed early groaning in pain. NEVER AGAIN. My doctor was right, and I'm doing what he says.......

[*slim* 2]

My doc says that they are ok in moderation after a year. Even then, he said that you should pour it over ice and let it go flat. That defeats the purpose of drinking a soda. I have also heard about the extreme pain from the gas bubbles. It just doesn't sound worth it to me. I do miss them though.