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I was banded in Mar 07 and my dr also says no soda. I don't drink much, but did have a few mixed drinks at a wedding in July and did ok. As for the soda I probably had two or three a day, but I really don't miss it. I picked up drinking propel and diet ice tea. I go through more of those bottles then I did the soda. I did try to drink a fountain soda in July and was very ill afterwards. So I'm done with that. It's not worth getting sick over. Good luck.

Hi Les, I've questioned myself only in the fact that I want the weight to come off faster. You know losing the weight is not easy even with the band. It is really just a tool and like all tools it sometimes doesn't work the way YOU want it to. Example: I really thought I'd loose more weight at a faster rate or at least I wanted to. I've had two fills, the last one being in May when i was taken up to 2cc. In 2 days I was back at the doctors getting 1/2cc out because I couldn't get water down. Since then I haven't been able to have a fill. My doctor sticks to the 1-2lbs a week weight loss. I was there last month and had loss 5lbs in 3 weeks and again no fill. I go back tomorrow for another check-up and I'm hoping to have a fill then. I'm only down 2lbs since the last time. I know it's the right way and all, but I want those numbers to read more. But in the long run I know I am doing this in a safe and better for my body way. I am thankful to have a dcotor who really is watching out for me, because if left up to me I may not make the right decision.

No that is not me, but I've heard about her. I don't know her personally. Funny to hear of someone who knows little old Grayling.

Hi. I just joined the site and was banded March 14, 2007. I live in Northern Michigan in a small town called Grayling. My doctor is Dr. Featherstone from Traverse City, Michigan. I currently have 1 1/2cc in my band and have lost 38lbs. I'm married and have two children ages 14 and 12. I am excited to have a place to go for support.