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Happy be-lated one-year b'day, Mark. Glad to have you here. 117 pounds is a wonderful first year success story! DeeDee

Happy surgiversary to you, Mark!

Hi Mark! Welcome and Happy Anniversary! Congrats on your success. I do drink real coffee--on cup in the am and I do NOT drink carbonated beverages. I may not be a good person to follow though as I have been struggling lately. Ya know I kept reading about difficulties around 2 years out and I didn't believe it. I do now.

Thanks for everyone's replies! I think I may just give caffeine a try! I am not sure about carbonation yet. I have been afraid to try certain things. I have been lucky enough not to experience the dumping syndrome and I don't want to start. We went out for my mother's birthday a few days ago (she also had WLS and has lost over 120 pounds). ANyway, black forest cake was the dessert of choice for the family. My mother went ahead and had a taste, but I just stared at it and said that I was just afraid to try it. It's been a year since I have had real coffee or a diet coke. I can live without the diet coke, but I may just give it a shot one day. But, I would be in a much better mood if I could have my coffee! Decaf is ok - I don't mind it. But, I want that little shot of caffeine! Thanks again for everyone's congrats and well wishes. Mark 356/239/??? Soon to have a new picture!

Welcome aboard! If you found us, then you belong. Mary K

WTG Mark and good to meet ya!! This is a great bunch of friends here. I hope to see ya around the board a lot. Us guys have to stick together!! Be good and have a good night...Cap'n K-Man