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It's a vibration exercise machine... Power-Plate is a machine that gives the body's muscles a high-speed workout by using vibrations to stimulate them to contract and relax. They generally contract once or twice a second, but by standing on the Power-Plate, its vibrations cause an automatic reflex muscle contraction of 30-50 a second. Power-Plate is a great time-saver due to the effectiveness of training and the fact that many muscle groups are activated at the same time. It's claimed that 10 minutes on the Power-Plate will have the same results as 60 minutes of conventional strenuous training. What the expert says... Mark Andrews is a remedial therapist and Power-Plate specialist trainer. Better results in less time Power-Plate is like the microwave of fitness - you can do as little as 10 minutes and still achieve a great workout. Just wondered if the vibration would be ok following operation??

As anyone used or tried a power plate after surgery??? Has anyone any idea how long after operation before I can use one Thank you

Yes I did, it lasted about a week then the weight went down overnight by 4-5lb. I think to be honest your body stores excess water following the surgery cause all of a sudden I started passing loads of urine and then the weight came off again. Don't panic about it you will lose again just give it time

My op in UK was July 23rd. Lost 28lb from start of pre op diet (which was food not liquid - very balanced but low calorie, fat and carbs). Now on baby food stage of liquid food. It's amazing to feel full so quickly and for the first time in my life not to be obsessed with thinking about food and eating. Biggest challenge for me is to not put so much food on my plate. Still giving myself too large a portion (all be it much smaller than I used to eat) and then leaving half of it. Wonder when my head will catch on to this smaller stomach!! It's such a strange feeling for me to be able to shop and actually only come out of the supermarket with what I had on my shopping list, and not a whole load of "other" foods that just took my fancy. Went back to work 7 days after op, took things easier (self employed) so lucky I don't have a boss to shout at me that I'm not doing enough lol and feeling so much better already from the weight loss.

Don't know if it is the same in states, my surgeon said you can get them in suppository form.... May be worth asing your doctor

Well done... Keep up the good work

I really don't think you will have any problem getting them in London. Major supermarkets sell both the powder and ready made cans. Enjoy your trip, I hope the rain stays away for you

Thanks to those who have replied to this thread.... I too get real tiered spells where I struggle to keep my eyes open (3 weeks post op) it's reassuring to know that's it's normal.... Thanks

It's not half as bad as you imagine it to be. First day is uncomfortable and feeling drowsy from anesthetic and drugs... Second day I wanted to go home. Had my op at 8 am, by 1pm I was up walking the corridors of hospital. If you feel up to it get mobile as soon as you and this dramatically reduces risks of dvt, and take lots of sips of Water. Good luck... I was really nervous going in to hospital, but it was no where near as ad as I thought

I wish I had done it ten years ago. Good luck... Don't back out

Constantly being hungry Getting up from dinner table having eaten a big meal, thinking "I could eat that again" Having food on my mind 24/7

Smarty pants... I couldn't agree with you more! It's like someone has taken away my obsession with food.... I can shop without filling my trolley with everything that takes my fancy, I can read cookery magazines without having to immediately go and cook something. I keep thinking I am in a dream and will suddenly wake up from it. Like you, I can only think this is how normal people think. I am only recently sleeved (just over2 weeks) I really hope this is here to stay!! It's so nice..... I now feel in control, rather than being controlled by food.

Fantastic....what an inspiration to everyone. Thanks so much for sharing your photos

Oh yes went out for a blow out meal with hubby.... Loads of wine and heaven knows how many calories... Lol I had my sleeve on July 23rd, so started my diet on 12th. I am in UK and they don't seem to use liquid diet here pre op. I had to go on a very strict limited calorie but balanced diet. But was still very tough. There were a few times I could have blown it, but as I was paying myself for op just couldn't afford the thought they wouldn't do the op for me if my liver wasn't shrunk enough. It was that thought that kept me strictly on the path and on the diet!! Keep at it and keep strong.... It's worth it. I have lost 23lb since July 12th, and for the first time in my life I don't crave food or feel hungry.... It hs the first time I can honestly say food doesn't control me.... I keep thinking I am going to wake up tomorrow morning and be starving hungry again , but it just doesn't happen. Good luck with the diet and the op... It was no where near as bad as I was expecting, keep us informed of your progress

I it mine in the UK but just looked on web and found this link. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Pureline-Oralcare-Tongue-Cleaner-1-ct/10324697 Hope it's of help

Wow... An inspiration to us all. Well done!

You can but a tongue scraper. Works a treat!

I am day 6 post op... Getting the fluids in gets easier every day. Just keep sipping small sips but very often. If I go out I take a bottle of water with me and keep sipping all the time

I am with everyone on this... Had mine done on Monday and only my husband and son know. If anyone asks its a strict liquid only diet and hard work to get the weight off.

Mine was on Monday 23rd and getting liquids down gets easier every day. I have managed a Couple of protein shakes and a bit of very thin fruit juice today along with some water. Just take it nice and easy with tiny sips and keep at it sipping all day long.

Had mine on 23rd and feeling heaps better tody... Wishing you a speedy recovery.... Congratulations

I was sleeved on Monday and came home on Wednesday evening.... Was anyone given any advice on how best to sleep? While in hospital they kept me in an upright position, but wasn't given any advice when I came home. Have tried sleeping with my normal one pillow on my back rather than on my side (which is how I like to sleep) but have got a feeling like someone has put a heavy weight on the part of my stomach I guess has been taken away. It's really uncomfortable but the discomfort eases as soon as I stand up. Anyone lse had any problems? Or can anyone please offer any help/ advice Many thanks