Hi Bobbie! I've been wondering about you and ywhere you went. You never call home any more So glad you checked in though. I didn't see updated info on your profile so send me a PM or somethin'. Hope all is well and that you are happy with your progress. Mike

Congratulations! 53 lbs. makes such a difference, doesn't it? I am 3 months post op as well, and I have lost 50 lbs. I am noticing a lot it my clothes. I am able to get into all my old "small clothes" that I saved hoping I'd lose weight someday. I have not found too many things that make me sick either, but I took a swig of water the other day with my birth control pill and I had nausea and the dry heaves for a little while. I guess sometimes you don't know why your body does the things it does. I also noticed that creamy dairy like cheesecake and ice cream affects me horribly. Now, I know you aren't supposed to eat those, but they were just "bites" of them. Keep up the good work. I am having challenges with exercise. I still feel lazy. Teresa

I was having the same problem and talked to my doctor about it and he said I could have a vitamin deficiency. Have you had your lab work, I was low in calcium and vit D which was the cause. So I had to double up on my Calcium with Vit D.

I don't know about Crystal Lite, but I would not be surprised at all if they use it. Look closely at the label, and watch for the word 'aspartame' as well which is another trade name for the stuff. Good luck with test.

Wow! Great info mike! I had no idea that nutrasweet could cause pain. I have used artificial sweetners for years in my coffee. Now after surgery, I can't tolerate sugar so I have used it not only in coffee but on cereal, etc. What about crystal lite? I drink that sometimes too??? I will cut back and see if it helps. Thanks again donna