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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. 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.

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.