Can you still have soda's after being banded?

[DeniseG 3]

I have been banded for 5 years now and went 3 years without sodas worried if I would explode or something with my band. I have heard many things about erosion slippage etc. I will occasionally have one. (about 3 a week max) I have just lost the desire for them because they make me excessively burp. Beer is totally out and so is champagne (sp) Maybe with the excessive burping they fear the band moves around in the first three months or something........don't really know.

I think the main reason "no sodas" is because they are usually high in fructose corn Syrup and sodium. Not something you want to have when you are trying to lose weight.

[LisaB411 0]

My doctor says a soda once in awhile is fine. I used to drink A LOT of Diet Coke and really thought I would have a hard time cutting back. I honestly don't miss it. I have a Diet Coke or a Diet Sprite a couple of times a month, but most of the time I would rather have Water.< /p>