I have only lost about 8 pounds since Christmas.......I have lost 52 since surgery - I was 232 day of surgery and yes, my dr did tell me to expect to lose slower. He told me that I should only lose 5 - 7 pounds per month now!!! And I also have had many, many stalls during the past 4 months. I have tried every trick - and now I just give up and I am simply eating healhty, drinking my fluids, and exercising......it will come off eventually and I have to stop obsessing about it. It is frustrating though. Jenn 232/180/140

B - Slim Fast protein drink L - Free Sample at Sam's about 6 samples( no sweets) S - Phillyswirl D - Crab, asparagus and rice. I ate mostly crab very little rice. S - almonds

I was a HUGE Diet Coke junkie prior to surgery. But I haven't touched one since the surgery and don't plan on it. My doctor said the carbonation will cause your pouch to expand. I'm doing good just getting in my water for the day!

My post-op diet states that at 4 months out I can incorperate carbination back into my diet. However, it does stress that it must be diet. Regular sodas have like 9 spoons of sugar in them! I must admit that I did try soda before 4 months(I wont be 4 months for 2 days) and I have had no problems. I don't have it often, at lease not often compared to before surgery. I have maybe 3 cans per week. Pretty much, my surgeon doesn't recommend it before the 4 month mark because it can make us "feel yucky" I have never been told by my surgeon or her office that soda will stretch the pouch. Just to be on the safe side, when I drink soda I pour it in a glass from high above the glass. This tends to help lessen the bubbles, but it still tastes good, not flat! I hope this helps you. Just remember moderation is the key! Go ahead, try it. Just don't go overboard! Remember, caffine helps to dehydrate you so when you have it you still have to make sure you get all of your water in... plus some! Sodas do not count toward your daily liquid requirement! Have a great day! Amber

I get in about 600-700 calories a day. I was told this should be for the first 6 months post op and then we will re-evaluate. Lori 278/207/140