WOW!! Here we are. Two weeks away from my surgery. I decided to keep a journal of my progress starting today. So I got up early and went to the dr's office to weigh in. WOW!! Since my intial consult on 6-27-07, I have now lost a total of 27lbs. I cut out sodas and drank more water. No other changes were made to my diet!! So I am just waiting to see what I lose in the next two weeks. I'm ready for this!!  To encourage someone else in the process: Trust me, if I can do this, ANYONE CAN!!!!

CONGRATS on the weight loss!!! i am going to do EXACTLY that.. cut the soda and add water!!!! Fabulous!! Good Luck with everything if i dont talk to you before surgery :)

I do a lot of Crystal lite or Wyler's Light kool aid. Any powder that I can mix with water that is sugar free. I have grown to really love them. Can't drink much of anything else.

Hey Eric,  Awesome Job on the weight loss.  And even more awesome on giving up sodas. Being a soda nut how did you do it?  I have to give it up, but it's so hard!  Did you do it cold turkey or gradual?   

Kathy, I had to go cold turkey!! LOL! If I didn't, I would never give them up. LOL! I do a lot of Crystal lite or Wyler's Light kool aid. Any powder that I can mix with water that is sugar free. I have grown to really love them. Can't drink much of anything else. Good luck.

Thanks Eric, Got it,       Water, NO SODA,      I start this today, I have to.  And maybe cold turkey is the way to go.  I'm waiting to hear if my surgery will be approved and I promised myself to stop the soda for my health.  You were the catalyst for me to start.  Thanks!!!!

I'm glad to hear that I could help someone else!! It feels good to know. You can go just about anywhere to get sugar free kool aid or crystal light. Here, they carry it in our Dollar stores so that makes it easy and accesible. If you like kool aid or fruit punch, you will love these. Oh, you can also check  Walmart!! They have there own brand but they are really good too. Make sure you read to back of any pwdered mix. As long as it has no sugar  and 5 calories or less, its still better than sodas wchich have 150 calories or more!! Good luck. Send me a message if you have any questions or just need support. I have researched this for almost 9 years, so I understand. Eric

Hi Eric,  I just got back from Wal-Mart where I purchased Crystal Light "On The Go" packets of the Iced Tea flavor w/no sugar    I also purchased "True Lemon" crystalized powder to add to the water for a tea and lemon flavor.  It's not bad at all!! Thanks again Eric.

WOW!! You were not kidding!!!! LOL! That's it! I have got to find the Tea for my wife. She is a "TEA" fanatic. She wants to try it to see if she can do what I have done. I am glad that you found one you liked!! There are lots more flavors out there. I just learned that you have to replace one habit with a better one. Good luck!!