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I am going to say something that will probably get me blasted by a lot of people. I drink diet sodas. And am sitting here kinda buzzed on Mikes hard lemonade. No problem with band. Am down 60 pounds since January. So it is possible to drink sodas and alcohol. Now.....i wouldnt recomend it on a regular basis. Diet sodas can most likely expand your pouch. The carbonation can give brutal gas/burping. And the alcohol is empty calories. But my feeling is that anything in moderation is OK if you realize what you are doing.I rarely drink and only have diet pepsi (not coke) occasionaly. I have lost weight steadily and plan on keeping it up. But if I deny myself totally I am more likely to fail.

I fly every week with work. Have had the band since Jan 20 2010 with no issues.

I agree its not that easy. I travel with work also and am having issues. I have lost 60 pounds since January so its working but its hard. Eating on an expense account and being alone all the time makes making good choices difficult. You just have to try and do your best. Sorry I dont have a majic answer. The band helps me...tells me when to stop eating....but I feel your pain.

I'm in....kinda a big goal but I want out of the 300+ range.

I started at 377 and am down 50 pounds since January. Not quite 400 but I saw it coming. I am much happier now.

I was banded the same date as you tamra. Congratulations on your start ...keep up the good work.

Great job. I go thursday for my fist post band visit. Hoping for a decent loss!!

I had mine Wednesday....its getting better everyday. Today is the best so far.Some pain but very tolerable.

Me too on the 20th. I cant wait for it to happen.