Hello Georgia

I was reading different posts this morning 1 stay away from it, because soda will hurt. 2 someone stalling on weight lose, don't worry it will start back up just stay fousced. I'm 14 months post op and things are really going well for me. I hope that everyone just really tries to follow your doctors protical. If you need some extra push just let me know because I'm here for you. Hug's Jeannie

jeannie part of info on support in cut-off ,henry medical center i can see but thats all.

Hey Jeannie, How are you, I was wondering exactly where is Henry Medical Center, and the next meeting is next week right? I wouldn't mind attending, is there a fee? could you give me some details about the meeting...Thanks Thanks Donna 0428

Hey Donna,   I am Gina, and I am also running a  weight loss support group in Macon on the second Monday of each month at Cornerstone Baptist Church. I would love for you to attend.. we are going to be testing and tasting protein shakes, and bars at the next meeting on Oct 8.. protein fest. For more info.. email me at [email protected] or call me at 478-335-1096 Cell . Take care

Jeannie, I saw that your surgeon was Dr. Freeman. I live in Macon area and was considering using Dr. Freeman. Can you tell me about your experience with him? Not to be to nosey, but how were his up front costs? Last year I had started the process with Dr. Henderson, in Brunswick, but we have since moved. I am unsure if I want to go back down to Dr. Henderson, so I looked at Dr. Freeman's website and was interested. Thank you in advance for your help. Rhonda

Hello my dear friend Jeannie, and all of my other friends! My question about the soda is do you want it for the carbonation??  That was such a difficult thing to stop drinking, but now almost 2 years out, I do not miss it.  Don't get me wrong, I would kill for a Diet Dr Pepper at times, but then I think about the balloon blowing up effect it has on your stomach, and it passes.(  balloon effect is where if you take a balloon and put the opening over the top of a 20 oz bottle of soda, the carbonation will blow the balloon up)  When I can't stand it, I will let a soda de-fizz for a few days, then drink it, but by that time it is so flat, it isn't worth it.  If you need to have a soda, there is an Orangeaid light( not exactly a soda, but you fool your brain into thinking it is.  Also, with the stalling of weight loss, it does pick back up.  Your body has to readjust itself to where it has lost.  BE PATIENT!!  It will kick back in gear.!! BTW Jeannie, I am still interrested!! Love to all! Cynde

Hey ya'll,

I have to say that I have not had a PEPSI since July 6, 2007. It is like an alcohol effect, I miss it greatly but I know that it will hurt me and I dont want to hurt ......I have a bad tolerence to pain. I dont want it unless I see it on TV or on billboards but then it always passes...I try to tell myself that it is a poison to me. I try to do exactly as my doc instructs me to do. I have been through too much to go back to where I was this time last year. I refuse to eat bread although I can have it, or anything that is really bad for me. People right and left try their best to get me to eat the bad stuff but I have to say NO WAY to them. Hey Ms Jeannie, hope you are doing well.......See ya later.......

HI RENEE, I'VE BEEN SEEING YOUR POST FOR A WHILE, good that you have that will power. i 'm 15mos. out lost over 100 lbs. but still end up letting myself get sick from stupid stuff.  pray for me.

Hi Wanda, sorry to hear that you have been so sick. I have not been sick from the surgery but I have had a bad case of the frothing and that was not pleasant at all. I am now so careful because I dont ever want to go back to what I was last September. I was nearly bed bound. I am so happy with the new me. I hope and PRAY that you will be ok dear. Congrads to your 100 pound wt loss dear. I am so happy for you. I wish for you a good day tomorrow and I hope you will be alright. God Bless You.....Renee

HI MY NAME IS TAMMIE AND I AM A COKE ADDICT LOL I MISS MY DIET COKE.. BUT WHAT A SMALL PRICE TO PAY FOR MY LIFE BACK .. HANG IN THERE THIS TO WILL PASS ... BEEN COKE FREE SINCE JUNE 2007 .. GAVE IT UP PRE OP SO I WOULDNT HAVE TO GO THROUGH WITH DRAWS AFTER LOL   YES AT TIMES I WANT ONE SO BAD .. BUT CANT GIVE IN TO THESE DEMONS ANYONE.. i'M IN CONTROL OF MY LIFE NOT SODA NOT FOOD AND MOST OF ALL NOT OTHER PEOPLE :) I FOUND MY HAPPY ME AGAIN..