surgery on 11/17/03 down 100lbs. that brings the total to 3271 lbs!!!! AWESOME. Great job everyone Alicia

When I saw your title I thought we were going to be talking about alcohol! I was a diet coke addict before surgery now I can't drink them at all. I take one tiny sip and then belch for 5 minutes--it isn't worth it. About alcohol...I know we aren't supposed to drink any for 6 months (May 3 for me) but I have taken a tiny bit here and there and guess what? Since my surgery I have lost ALL tolerance for alcohol. I am a cheap date now! Giggle. Carolyn Moore DS 11/03/03 317/237 (-80 as of Friday)

Hi Jennifer! Yes ,I do drink diet coke and diet Pepsi.I only started recently though.Pre surgery, I could drink up to 2 litrers a day.Now ,I limit myself to a tall glass with ice,3 times per week. I plan for them and dream about them. You see, when I drink these diet sodas it makes me feel hungrier.I feel as though I need to eat something after.Maybe its the bubbles?? who knows??I also find ,that they make me retain water. Take care Tracey.

Hi Jennifer I do not drink soda, i don't have any sugar either, but that is just me. i find that if i just tell myself that i can't have these things or i could get sick that i can stay away from them, but where you have had these things after surgery that will be harder. i drink plain water but do not particually care for it. what i do is crystal light. right now i'm into pink lemonade flavor and that makes me happy and i don't miss the soda. the fizz and gas can't be that fun i would think. you might want to try alternatives. hope this helps you Stacy 11/14/03 -95 good luck !!

Open RNY 11/25/03 and -65 pounds ...that makes the total 3055!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!