KassieRose 60 Posted March 13, 2012 I am on vacation this week and I have had about 5 or 6 pepsi's in the last week. I had my surgery on feb 20th. I had a moment of weakness because I had gone so long without soda. But I am done not to touch another soda. Have I messed up my lapband? Would I notice if I had messed up my pouch? What are the chances that I have messed up my pouch? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TracieR 88 Posted March 13, 2012 I don't think you've messed up your band. I've read of other bandsters whose doctors say soda is ok. I've had a few soda's over the last year as a treat and I'm fine. Good Luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xlaurax 8 Posted March 13, 2012 I asked my doctor if anything bad would happen if i did have a soda or two from time to time and she said no but advised me to have diet and not make it a regular thing. Personally I think your ok just try not to make it a habit. you had a moment of weakness dont we all? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ric 89 Posted March 13, 2012 You should be just fine! I drink Beer once in a while and it only give me a case of Blowing Alot more Busters than usual Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JJLaw08 4 Posted March 13, 2012 While I don't really think this had anything to do with why my band slipped, I am going to take it easy on the cokes. I didn't drink a lot of them the first go around, but I don't want to take a chance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BayougirlMrsS 3,935 Posted March 13, 2012 No.... i'm sure you are fine. I have given up soooo many things in this journey.... but my Mt. Dew will not be one of them. I buy the 8oz can and sip on that one can.... ALL DAY. It's my limit.... I spoke with my dr. and he said that was fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andrea0121 28 Posted March 13, 2012 Once you hit restriction, soda will hurt like a mother (for some people, me being one of them). I did soooooooooooooo well before and months after my surgery not drinking soda. My lovely boyfriend brings home bottled cream soda and I was like hmmmmmm, I want that. OW. I had to let it sit open for like 2 hours for me to enjoy it (and let the fizz go out of it). That first drink of it though with the fizz? no bueno. There's also a lady in my december bandster's forum who drinks a fountain soda every day with no problem. I think a lot of it has to do with the Dr's not wanting you to drink your calories early on...I dunno. I'm sure you're fine though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KassieRose 60 Posted March 13, 2012 Oh my gosh, thanks everyone. I was seriously worried about it, but I am so done with soda now. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
throughthelookingglass 7 Posted March 13, 2012 I think early days after op gas can cause pain an problems. Not sure about later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redhatgal 11 Posted March 13, 2012 In the beginning I was able to drink soda but recently had a "good" fill and that evening I tried to drink a Gin &Diet Tonic. I thought I was going to die. I was so blown up and ended having a very restless night. Lesson learned! As a matter of fact, there are several "rules" they talked about right after I was banded and none of them had ever applied until now. What a difference a fill makes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703 Posted March 13, 2012 If you'd messed up your band, you'd know it. You'd be in pain and/or vomitting. Just be careful. When I got banded, the woman who shared the room with me was in there getting her ban replaced. She'd lost 80 pounds, then gained back 40 and prolapsed her band by drinking soda regularly. She was very specific, too. It was the soda that caused the prolapse. Not trying to scare anyone, but you can do damage with carbonated beverages when you're banded. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
