Hi, I think that they tell us that Diet Soda is bad... I was told that it is the carbonation which supposedly can stretch the pouch (not true)... and then also told that it is the caffeine whi*****reases hunger (true)... but told by Kaiser, NOT to have any soda... NOW, the person who runs our support group who also had the surgery AND is a nurse, has a Diet Coke with her all the time (she says to do as she says, not as she does)... NOW, here's the scoops.. I'm 2 years out... I've lost ALMOST 200 lbs... and I have Diet Coke EVERY SINGLE DAY... I have one in the morning (it's my "coffee") and occasionally I'll have one on the way home from work... I just got back from vacation of 2 weeks on the mainland and I must have had 3-4 diet Cokes a day... No problem... I have not gained any weight back... (well, I did gain a bit during Christmas and tax season but have since lost it by going back to the gym and getting back "on track")... Anyway, just my 2 cents worth... I say GO FOR IT!! My philosophy has been to NOT DEPRIVE MYSELF OF ANYTHING... once I have the deprivation feeling, I get poopy about everything... so, if I want something, I let myself have it... no matter what it is... just within reason... and of course, within the limitations of my pouch... (so, no, I'm not going to eat a whole piece of cheesecake, but I'll certainly have a bit or two!!) That's all from me... Hugs & good luck!! Loree

Congrads..........That is great. Keep up the good work. tina

I just had to share my excitement, I finally weigh less than my husband for the first time ever!!!! That was one of my major goals and I finally reached it. All I like is losing that last 20 pounds and I'll be done. Good Luck to all. Debra

Hi Toni, Congrats on your new job!!! I am sure it is going to help you get back on track and get those few pounds off. I will keep your family in my prayers. Christie

Hi Toni, Hey, you know what is best for you. Just don't anyone take advantage of you...or use you as a walking mat. You are someone special. Don't forget that. I am back on here, because of weight gain also. I didn't think this would happen. My doctor said it was because I was a binge eater before, and binge eaters have a really rough time...but, I am not buying that, cause that is why I had the surgery, because I couldn't do it on my own. I thought htis was supposed to help big time. It only helped little time, if you know what I mean. We need a support group where we can go and talk. Jeannie