katie

thank you so much now i have an idea of what i should weigh.

barb

You rock, girl!  Yahoo!!!!!! 

A woman I work with says a friend of hers (male), who had RNY, 2 years ago drinks beer just about every weekend - Michelob light.   Can imagine but she said it doesn't bother him.

I'd just like a small carbonated water.  I may try it on an empty stomach.  I think I was told no carbonation becasue the bubbles expand in your stomach.

I loved the taste of diet pepsi. I had been craving the bite and tingly feeling I got from drinking sodas. They always seemed so refreshing. I took a tiny sip of my husbands soda when we were out. It did not taste good at all. I still liked the bubbly feeling in my mouth but not the taste. When I am thirsty, I still want it. Crystal light is losing its appeal. oh well. I will have to do with the tiniest of sips now and again.

Dear Pearl,
I do well with light and fit carb control yogurt, Amy's lowfat soups, protein drinks (Biochem and Isopure).  Tuna with finely chopped celery and a little light salad dressing is good, too.  Baked fish with a little sauce is good.  Then there is chicken which feels so heavy... It needs to be moist so again, a sauce is required.  Shrimp with ****tail sauce is good, too. 
I really craved vegetables, so started juicing leaf lettuce and carrots for one glass per day.  I know it's carbs, but it's loaded with vitamins and fiber (I use a Vitamix.) 
There are some cookbooks out there.  I bought mine on ebay.