KimS

I asked my surgeon at 4 months out and his answer was to try it and if I was OK, then diet soda is OK in moderation. I now find that I can drink it if I let it get a little warm and a little flat. It's very uncomfortble when it is really cold and fizzy. I REALLY dislike the aspartame in Crystal Light and I was sick of plain iced tea and water. I find that I drink about half a can of Coke Zero or Diet A & W a day. I just needed some variety to drink and my surgeon gave it his blessing in moderation, so I see nothing wrong with it.

I just took about 6 bags of clothes to a local charity called Dress for Success that provides suits and business clothing to unemployed low income women who are trying to get into the workforce. I had the same feeling - afraid I might need them again. My husband told me I can shop for new clothes but I need to get rid of stuff that doesn't fit any longer. This was a good chance to do it. If you have business or work clothing, please consider Dress for Success. They have a real need for larger size cothes.

I was sleeved on November 30 2012. I started at 237 and was 229 on surgery day. I've lost 68 pounds and have another 34 to go. I've been more or less stalled for a month.