Carbonated drinks/alcoholic beverages

[culverhouse5 2]

Are you allowed to have these after the lapband?

~Jodie

[mrsto 2,925]

No carbonated drinks - EVER. The gas plays havoc with the band, and can cause issues you probably don't want to experience.

Alcohol is another story, but certainly not early in the post-op phase. You have to take into consideration that there is zero nutritional value in alcohol, and it also tends to bring down our resistance to eating in a way that we shouldn't. I know for me, eating a lot of finger foods goes hand in hand with drinking. But if you do decide to have a drink or two, make sure & count the calories in your daily allotment.

[culverhouse5 2]

Thank you for the info!!!!

~Jodie

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

When I was in the hospital having my Lap Band surgery, my roommate was in having her band replaced. Her band not only slipped but her stomach prolapsed up through her band- and it was caused by her drinking soda. She also regained 40 pounds.

You couldn't pay me to drink carbonation since being banded, I don't ever want to go through what that woman did. It's just not worth the risk.

Best wishes.

[jenn0528 40]

My dr said no carbonation or alcohol for 6 months and even THEN, open it and let it sit got a few minutes. The alcohol is due to dehydration too early after surgery.

[culverhouse5 2]

I guess I should stop drinking it now, so I'm not craving it after surgery. Thank you for the info!

[jenn0528 40]

When I was in the hospital having my Lap Band surgery' date=' my roommate was in having her band replaced. Her band not only slipped but her stomach prolapsed up through her band- and it was caused by her drinking soda. She also regained 40 pounds.

You couldn't pay me to drink carbonation since being banded, I don't ever want to go through what that woman did. It's just not worth the risk.

Best wishes.[/quote']

Good to know. I haven't had a soda in a long time, even before the surgery. So I'll just try and stay away.

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

No to carbonation...works OK flat if you must have the taste. With Alcohol you should always count the calories as they add up, and do impact our resistance to food.< /p>

[mrsto 2,925]

I guess I should stop drinking it now, so I'm not craving it after surgery. Thank you for the info!

Do you drink/like Crystal Light? It's allowed, and a good alternative. I was strung out on diet coke for a long time, but stopped drinking it a couple of years ago. And I'm glad, because that was ONE less thing for me to give up with the surgery. Giving up Advil was hard enough!!!

[line-dancer 810]

think about it..............you knew the answer lol

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

some dr's and band patients say its okay

many will say yes and many will say no

best to do what your dr recommends for you

that being said, my dr said no to carbonation

i am nearly 1 yr post op...havent had soda or my beloved coors light since

but am addicted to peach ice tea via crystal light or Walmart version

[B-52 7,113]

Speak with your Dr.....I am 2 1/2 years out, drink carbonated drinks all the time...no problem but you have to know what you're doing....I had 2 beers yesterday, and plan on quite a few more at the holiday picnic Sunday.....(doubt I will any food)

I don't drink everyday, but when I want to nothing stops me....but then again, I know how to "Listen" to my band, and work with it....and my Surgeon is fully aware...

I have not drank soda in over 3 years purely for health reasons......

[Golfbooboo 14]

One of my favorite beverages is Diet V-8 Splash. It is sooo good and has lots of Vitamins. 10 calories per 8 oz.

[michpell39 399]

My doctor says no way, I have a banded friend who tells me " well you will only do it once" she was in so much pain she never drank another carbonated beverage

[marfar7 1,533]

I agree with B52. You have to know YOUR own band and what it can and can't tolerate. I've never (in 3 1/2 yrs) had my own soda (I take a sip or 2 from hubbys when out to dinner) and since I occasionally have sips, I don't feel left out. I occasisonally have a beer (maybe twice a mth) or a margarita. I've never actually finished a bottle of beer either!

Good luck!

Marci