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Thanks so much everyone! I cheekily put my new pic up on facebook too and have had loads of friends who don't know about my op saying I look amazing. Feels great! Sleeve4Me: thanks honey! How are you getting on? Lovely to hear from you xxxxx

Hey Everyone It was my 27th birthday this week, and I went out for a family meal. Was lovely to get dressed up and feel sexy for once! I'm one month out tomorrow, and down 20lb. Feel fantastic! Here are my TERRIBLE before pics, and a couple from tonight. Be gentle! xxxx

I was allowed to start taking small tablets and capsules from day 5. But it seems that I was fast tracked in most things, was on mushies by day 4. I am now almost a month out and took some pain killers for a headache today and they were a bit bigger than what I've had so far and it was pretty uncomfortable. So I would say go with dissolvables if you can! Good luck x

I think I've heard that the anaesthetic can cause itchiness? Not sure how long it stays in your system, but I did get some random rashes for a few weeks after my op. Hope you feel better soon! x

Hey guys, I asked a while ago if anyone had experienced a yucky mucus at the back of the throat a few weeks out. There were suggestions of allergies or that I may have caught a cold, but I'm really not sure. I am now almost a month out and still having the same problem. I went to the pharmacy today and had real trouble explaining how it feels... It is NOT a cough, there is nothing on my chest I feel like I need to clear my throat and nose all the time, but nothing ever comes out I keep having a big thick clump of phlegm in the back of my throat which I can't bear to spit out because it feels so horrid, so I am swallowing it and then my tummy gurgles lots and I feel sick. I am having trouble eating because I feel like my stomach is full of this slimy stuff. Sorry for the TMI, it's so gross! Reading some other posts it sounds a lot like the "sliming" which some people experience when eating too much or too fast. But it is there all the time. Maybe I should go to my Doctor? The pharmacist gave me some tablets for congestion and catarrh but they don't seem to be making any difference.... Any advice would be much appreciated! Yours slimily xxx

*Huuuuuuuuuuuge hugsssssssssss*

Wow, congratulations! You look so great. You were pretty before anyhow, but you look much happier and healthier now. Way to go!!!! xxxx

I had another great moment today!! The guys in my office do a weekly run to the bakery on the corner. In the past I have always accepted a cake, eaten it, then felt guilty for the rest of the day, OR I would have tried to be good and said "no thanks", then sulked for the rest of the day because I felt deprived. However, today was the first time EVER that I said "nothing for me thanks" and actually meant it! I didn't want anything, and didn't feel angry and bitter watching everyone eating theirs when they arrived. This tool is such a blessing. I hope I never take it for granted.

Tums and Rennies do nothing for me, but GAVISCON does the trick. It's sugar free and not too disgusting. I'd definitely recommend it.

Yayyyyy! Well done honey! So pleased for you! *big hugs* xxx

Thanks everyone!!! Vixen: I'm glad it all went well, you'll be feeling fabulous before you know it! HumptyDumpty: There's a space on the bench with your name on it honey! xxxx

Heyyyy KKB! I can't imagine how it must be to have the liquid diet for so long. I feel sorry for you. :001_wub: But you're nearly there. Only a week til you can bring on tha mush!

Whoopeee! I know! I'm actually really looking forward to it. My Mum thinks they will all notice my weight loss cos they haven't seen me for a few weeks. How you feeling about going back? Up to it? xxxxx

Hey Guys I'm now just over two weeks and I have the following points to note: I'm down two sizes already! I went for lunch today and was totally satisfied on about a quarter of a starter portion of prawns and avocado! I'm all of a sudden interested in clothes and shoes again! I've started to wear lipstick again! My spots are clearing up! I splashed out on some posh body firming moisturiser! I no longer have a nap during the day whenever I can! I'm smiling more! And the biggest and most wonderful change of all - I feel at peace :biggrin0: I no longer feel like I am constantly fighting against my urges and cravings. I don't feel like my body and my brain are having a tug of war. I no longer feel angry and bitter about my weight. I feel wonderful! :thumbup::001_wub::biggrin0::lol0::thumbup: Hooray for the sleeve! I hope some of you share the same happiness now or with time. xxxxx

Cool, thanks guys!! I'm in UK and I don't think we have the meds you mentioned, but I'm sure the pharmacist can suggest something

Thanks for the reply. I also had those breathing exercises and bubbly lungs for a little while, but this is definitely just in the throat/nose. I would have thought that any damage done by the tubes etc would have healed by now?

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You just made my day!!!!! :lol0::lol0::lol0:

Hi Guys, Just wondering if anyone else is suffering from constantly feeling like you need to blow your nose or clear your throat? I feel like no matter what I do it feels gross and it has been this way for a week or so. Could it be a coincidence that I've picked up a little cold? Or is this a side effect of my sleeve? I'm now two weeks out. Thanks! xx

Hang in there honey. That drain will be out before you know it! Sounds like you're doing great, keep it up! xxx

Thanks AniO!! :001_smile:

Goodness! That's gotta hurt! One funny thing was that when I finally did BM my mega chest pains disappeared... I had no idea the two were connected. Could have been a coincidence.

LOL am I missing something? What underpants pic? :laugh0:

I feel your pain honey! I am eating weetabix and fruit/veg daily, and all I can say is 6 days... yeouch! Hope it "passes" soon!

Oh, what it is to have a no-nonsense man about the place! :lol0: Seriously though, the hard facts are reassuring. There's no arguing with that. Huge thank you Ouroboros for the informative post. Now I am at 13 days out I am starting to see the weight coming off and I feel great. I have energy returning and no longer feel so fragile and like something could go wrong at any moment. Anyone just out of surgery and experiencing the feelings I was having last week could do a lot worse than digesting the wealth of support and statistics this thread holds.