:thumbup:I am with you on this, I am a diet Pepsi gulper, and I drink 2-3 glasses of whatever I am having with meals, plus sip on something all the time. I am going for my consultation on June 25th. I can't wait to get in this whole process. i am 56 and I have been dealing with yoyo dieting as long as I can recall. I want to be done with that for the rest of my life. I am a compulsive eater or for comfort, but I have a severe sweet tooth also. My medical problems are under control at this point but they are very serious ones and my weight is a big issue. I am getting so much good help here and it is helping me to get hyped up. Thank you all.