Dear lap-band,

[rose6850 29]

My surgeon said I can still have soda and beer post-op as long as it's comfortable and recommends letting it sit a few moments after opening to release some of the carbonation.

[jayme02x 6]

My surgeon said I can still have soda and beer post-op as long as it's comfortable and recommends letting it sit a few moments after opening to release some of the carbonation.

My surgeon also gave the ok for beer and soda ... Soda is too much but some beers I can tolerate just fine.

[Shazam 517]

Well not to bust anyone's bubble, literally. But my doc said the carbonation isn't good for the band. Besides, why drink what's not healthy for you. Especially when you're making all these life changing habits. Just a thought.

[jayme02x 6]

Well not to bust anyone's bubble' date=' literally. But my doc said the carbonation isn't good for the band. Besides, why drink what's not healthy for you. Especially when you're making all these life changing habits. Just a thought.[/quote']

We've all made huge life changes, myself included. I've lost 90 pounds without even one fill. Had my first fill 2 months ago and a second a month ago and all is good.

My doc has always been a big believer in not depriving yourself. I mean, we're all human right? Having a cookie or two or a beer or two isn't going to throw us completely off. It's having a whole bag of Cookies or a lot of beer.

[CaGottaBand 498]

I miss beer as well. Especially when I'm watching my Oakland Athletics play.