No I haven't even seen true orange or lemon or lime. Where would I find that? I am up for trying anything. Thanks for replying. Dottie in Wyoming

Dottie, Glad to hear everything went well and you made it home okay.  I'm not sure the rule on soda for the lap band but I know it is a HUGE no, no for RNY patients.  You will find there is tons of new drinks on the market with lots of different flavors so you will something you love.  Best of luck to you on your journey and "Welcome to the losers bench"! Jennifer

Hi Dottie! I'm sooooo glad to hear you're doing good!  I know the first two weeks were the toughest for me.  All I wanted to do was CHEW CHEW CHEW something--anything! LOL.  Hang in there, in the scheme of things, a few weeks is really nothing and you'll be amazed how fast it passes by.  I'm almost 8 months out from surgery already!!  AMAZING!   Noooooo Diet Pepsi.  Don't forget the problems that can occur from carbonated drinks.  They're bad bad bad for us.  If the foaminess stretches your stoma, you're in deep doo-doo for using your tool for weight loss and maintenance.  If you just GOTTA have a Diet Pepsi now and again, I'd recommend letting it go flat first and drinking the decaffinated as well. I hope I'm not coming off bossy, just concerned.  I look forward to hearing your progress as you move through the weight loss!!  It's amazing and you'll feel soooooo much better!!  God bless you!! Glad you're doing well :-)  Brenda

Hi Becky! I enjoyed our visit too!  I'm glad I could help.  If you EVER want to talk, walk, or get together, just holler!  I know this journey is a life-long process and sometimes it can be so discouraging.  But, with the support of friends and fellow WLS recipients, we CAN be completely successful.  The support group is just getting started and it's going to grow and become more and more important to all of us who need it.  I encourage you to come.  I'll even provide you with a ride if you'd like!  I just know that to be successful we all need the support and love of people who have been there and done that.  I know I'd never make it without it.   I can't wait to talk more!  You're a beautiful person with soooo much to look forward to in this journey!  I hope our friendship continues to grow and we can help each other immensely! Brenda

I'm so excited about this support group!  I'm wondering how to get the word out about it.  I know I can call a gal here in Powell and she may have names and phone numbers I can call.  I'll do that for sure.  I feel like I've just made some life-long friends, and that excites me to no end!  I can't wait to get to know you and your sister much better!!  I hope your weekend is a WONDERFUL one! Talk soon! Brenda