Diet soda
I'm curious if others with the band drink diet soda. Does it cause you any problems? Has anyone felt it contributed to an ulcer? Just wondering. I was banded in 2003 and lost 70lbs. 237 was my high. I love my band and work hard to take care of it. It's been a great help to me. I've gained back 8lbs in the first few years but have maintained my weight loss since. Chris
I don't particularly like diet soda but have been known to drink it! But carbonated drinks in general are no problem for me. I don't drink them immediately they are poured or I get gas! My doctor has always been happy for me to drink them.
Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.
Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!
But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,
on 11/5/14 11:17 pm
Hi!
I had started and was so quickly addicted that it scared me!! I lost a sister in law who had RNY and switched additions to drinking, it only took 1.5 years to kill her. Those years were terrible I saw how quickly we can get sick if we do not listen to our diet plan, so this year I made a commitment to myself (I am 8 years out) to treat my body and especially my band better so I have completely cut it out! And funny how I lost an additional 10lbs!
Mell
Start weight: 320
At surgery: 300
Current: 185
Goal: 175
I'm so sorry to hear about your S-I-L. You are giving good advice. Back to basics. I've been having problems with acid reflux and my doc put me on 40 mg of nexium. I to have to be extra careful while this irritation heals. It's not an ulcer though. I'm grateful for that. I'm being soooo careful I've lost an extra 5lbs. That's a happy result. This stomach upset makes me feel like not eating. Not my usual! But I'll take it for a couple days. I'm doing liquids for now until I feel better. I already see improvement.
I gave up all carbonation when I got my Band. The carbonation does nothing good for you. It's better to drink water or fruit infused water. Quality is the name of the game. You have a tiny space to fill, fill it with things that will feed your cells and your body.
12/09 and 6/11, 9 skin removal procedures with Dr. Sauceda in Monterrey Mexico
Revised to the Sleeve after losing 271 lbs with the LapBand.