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I've only been banded since 09/02 with only 1 fill and I too seem to have the feeling of something sticking in my throat but usually only the first bite. If I get up and walk for a minute it generally goes away and then I can finish my meal.

This will be my first challenge so hopefully I'm up to it. My surgery was 9/02 and I've had 1 fill on 10/14 and I've only lost a total of 23 pounds. I'm sure hoping things get better and the weight comes off faster.

Thanks for all your comments. I think you have definitely talked me out of even thinking about trying it. I did swish a drink of dc in my mouth the other night, but got so afraid of what it might do to me I spit it out. Too much to risk so I'm definitely through with Diet Coke.

I have a friend that had gastric bypass and says she does drink the flat ones and she doesn't think it has hurt her, but I'm not sure if there is a difference between bypass and band as far as carbonation goes.

I'm new to the forum and sure this subject has already been discussed, but here I go anyway. I was a diet coke addict, and was banded September 2nd. I have not had a single drink but I'm wanting one so bad I can taste it. Is there anyone out there that is still drinking carbonated drinks while banded and what did it do to you?