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I'm getting re-banded next week- so excited. My band slipped and was removed 2yrs ago and I've gained 50lbs back. Ready for it to be back and the excess weight to go away! One major rule I broke last time was drinking soda and not waiting the specified times before and after drinking. As for the soda, I'm already thinking about what I could use to replace my beloved captain and Coke. So far I've only come up with using those crystal light packets and ordering Water and captain or vodka. Any suggestions?

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Sorry to hear about your slippage. I heard it was caused by vomiting before the band healed into place. Is this what happened with you?

As for drinks, go get crystal light or Dasani squirters.

See http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2/181-0144597-3724455?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=dasani+drops

Order vodka on the rocks and a glass of Water on the side. Squirt some flavor into the vodka and you can add Water. It will make a delicious drink that has very few calories. 1 oz of vodka only has 64 calories. Do not be tempted to do vodka and cranberry. Too much sugar. You could also order a rum on the rocks. Same 64 calories per oz. Then get the pineapple coconut flavor and you have a 64 calorie pina colada. They are great. Cary the squirter around with you.

Don't mix with pain meds. We don't want you to do a Prince. Let me know how it works.

WN

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What else did you eat to get the weight back on?

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