Kittycat Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 I love my diet coke....I understand I may have to give it up...will I ever be able to have a soda again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ella Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 Dr. Miranda told me nothing carbonated for 6 months. I know I was bummed. I love to have an occasional ice cold beer. I only have 4 months to go!!! From what I understand, the carbonation bubbles could cause the band to slip or something like that. I'm not going to risk it. But I'm almost sure that's what she said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittycat Posted March 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 Dr. Miranda told me nothing carbonated for 6 months. I know I was bummed. I love to have an occasional ice cold beer. I only have 4 months to go!!! From what I understand, the carbonation bubbles could cause the band to slip or something like that. I'm not going to risk it. But I'm almost sure that's what she said. Thanks Ella, I would double check with my surgeon when I have my consult on April 23/08. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ella Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 Let me know if you find out different! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittycat Posted March 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 I checked on-line and they do not recommend carbonated drinks after Lap Band as it can cause the band to increase in size and discomfort (gas). I guess I could do the swish and spit! LOL! Just to get a taste of Diet coke once in awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImwiththeBand Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 I'm thinking if you let it go flat by shaking it or letting it sit in the fridge for a day or so you may be able to take a sip or two. Then you would have the diet coke taste, without the carbonation that is so bad for your band. Just a thought... :-? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK2231 Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 I gave up diet coke a few months ago, and am now on a tea kick, green, white, black. You can get creative, and I use Stevia to sweeten its a natural leaf that has no sugar in it! and NO chemicals. I really don't miss it all that much!!! Good luck! Donna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAMMIE Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 I love my diet coke....I understand I may have to give it up...will I ever be able to have a soda again? I DRANK A TON OF PEPSI BEFORE SURGERY THEN QUIT FOR A YEAR. I NOW HAVE NO PROBLEMS WITH SODA OR BEER BUT I LIMIT MYSELF ON THE SODA TO MAYBE ONE A WEEK IF I FEEL LIKE IT. I JUST NEVER WANT TO GET THAT HOOKED ON THE STUFF AGAIN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaMichelle Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 Here's a great article from Yahoo about Diet Soda... Skip the Diet Soda By Lucy Danziger, SELF Editor-in-Chief Provided by: SELF.com Get ready to ditch your soda habit. I’m kicking Diet Coke — it takes time, and I’m down to five a week from a high of 12, but it’s worth it. Here’s why: Recent research has shown that artificial sweeteners in soda may interfere with your body’s ability to estimate how many calories you’ve ingested, so you eat more than you need. In a new rat study, animals that ate fake sugar consumed more calories overall and gained weight, compared to those that didn’t eat artificially sweetened treats. This is just one study, but it’s enough to make me want to kick the can habit. Need more convincing? For every diet soda you sip daily, your risk of becoming overweight can rise by 37 percent, according to researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. We also know that regular soda is a total sugar bomb — most people I know gave it up long ago. At roughly 225 calories a pop, a 20-ounce bottle of regular soda packs nearly as many calories as a chocolate bar (but is much less satisfying). Typically, soda also contains zero nutrients — so who needs it? Still have some soda around? Fine, stow it for guests who haven’t decided to quit. Next time you want a fizz hit, try seltzer with lime (or for a caffeine fix, green tea). What are your favorite low-cal soda substitutes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 I gave up diet coke a few months ago, and am now on a tea kick, green, white, black. You can get creative, and I use Stevia to sweeten its a natural leaf that has no sugar in it! and NO chemicals. I really don't miss it all that much!!! Good luck!Donna I'm loving the green tea too! I especially like Lipton's Diet Citrus Green Tea...Yummy! Kate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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