Oh yeah, and pneumonia, too.

When I got sick, it was my band that first alerted me. I would slime w/ everything including Mt. Dew. Then the next day the aches and pains would hit me.

So, when I get really restricted out of the blue, I know it's because I'm getting sick.

I sip on soda for a few days for the calories and carbs (your brain can only burn carbs for energy..not protein) and when it passes I'm 5 pounds lighter.