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Hey I see ur from NC, are to going to the OH conference in Oct??
(VSG) HW, 346 SW, 341 CW 176.2 GW, 165 
Thanks... I was beginning to think I'm the only one drinking them. However they are clear and caffeine free these days lol
(VSG) HW, 346 SW, 341 CW 176.2 GW, 165
I will be 9 years this year, I drink carbonated drinks... no it didn't stretch my pouch out :-)
I do some soda, mainly sparkling waters/soda water.
First visit to surgeon - 288 ~ bmi 45.1
2 week pre-op 252 ~ bmi 39.5
Total lost - 153 Since surgery - 117!
Goal weight - 155 (mine) 180 (surgeons)
Current weight - 135 (2020 I lost 10lbs due to dedicating myself to working out more and being in better shape)
1/14/2025 still maintaining 135 :-)
Extended TT, lipo, fat injections - 11/2011
BA/BL/Arm Lift - 7/2014
Scar revision on arms - 3/2015
HALO laser on arms/neck 9/2016
Thigh Lift 10/2020
Thigh Lift revision 10/2021
Do any of you drink it?
Do any of you "think" or "know" that it will stretch your stomach?
* I drink Diet Sierra Mist maybe 3-4 times a week* Its not the soda per say but the carbonation that I feel I need 
(VSG) HW, 346 SW, 341 CW 176.2 GW, 165
Its so hard to believe its been three years 
and I'm maintaining for the most part. My normal is about 163-168 but for the past probably two months I've been at or around 170-173, so a few to lose. I will be at least 163 at my 3-year check up!! My lowest weight has been 155 but I'm not quite sure how I got to that. It is defiantly a lot harder now as I eat what I want good and bad! I am still going to the gym 4-5 days a week I was doing 6 days a week for about 1/5 years. Just tired need to change it up I guess. Any suggestion on how to do the next three years and take one year at a time!? 
(VSG) HW, 346 SW, 341 CW 176.2 GW, 165
12 years out and I thankfully can not eat very much so I try to make good choices . Screw up sometimes, not perfect but maintaining my loss. I personally would not do a shake if you feel hunger. I can eat one egg. But each person is different.
Ah yeah. I was concerned when I gained 15lbs. Apparently not concerned enough because I swear it was overnight when I woke up to 30 pounds. You decide. Should you be worried?!?
I've been looking for vegan sources too....bodybuilding.com offers a number of choices and a couple get decent reviews.
I had my bypass at the right place. The surgeon was excellent but that's only one day. He has an outstanding team. In 2 weeks time I've seen the PA,nutritionist, and Thursday I will get iv iron. All with supportive and non shaming attitudes. Awesome!
Deb.t
