Hi, I'm new to the boards and am curious about the lapband surgery. Now I know this is going to show how much I'm probably not ready (mentally) for such a serious step, but I'll ask anyway. I thought I read that you can no longer drink soda. Is that correct? I never drink regular soda, but am hooked on Diet Coke. I don't know if I can give it up!! Pathetic, but true.

So, what's the deal?

Thanks

Its the carbonation thats the culprit..... if you love the taste of Diet Coke then just let the soda go flat and drink it like that. I thought I would have a hard time giving up DC but it was much easier then I thought. Plus knowing if I drink it I'll be in pain helps LOL.

Good luck.

You know, the thing about any WLS is that it's different for everybody. Soda doesn't bother me a bit, but others can't drink it at all. I very rarely drink it though, because I refuse to drink diet soda and I can't justify the calories in the fully leaded stuff.

Chickadee (who's back in full take-off-the-fluff mode!)

p.s. Hi Leenie!

I can do Seltzer if I let it go flat a bit, but soda rarely then I just take up room that could have food.