SParkle

Hi and welcome to the losers bench. I had problems peeing as they wanted me to measure everything I peed, so gave me a tub to put in the toilet which was uncomfortable to sit on.... so relaxing was an issue!! I wasn't released until I was up to 1litre a day... which was making sure I was hydrated enough. Good luck

Hang in there - you're still very early days... and its true when people say it gets better every day - just take things easy and you'll find your body adapting. I slept on my side with a pillow propping me up after about 4 days....but only on my right side, getting onto my left side took at least a week more....

Fantastic news to read.. well done. You'll soon be at goal and houting it from the roof tops!!

If you think about it, your feet are holding you up... so the weight is spreading them. Even tho they are mainly bones, the less weight bearing down on them, the less spread there should theoretically be... so they should be at least a little narrower if nothing else... I'm hoping I don't loose too much size wise as I have some lovely boots I want to keep wearing!!

Fingers crossed for you..... good luck!

What great pictures - such a difference between them. Keep up the good work.

Everyone is slightly different but I felt 'normal' again at 3 weeks out, so you should be ok with 4 weeks. I didn't drive until 2 weeks out... felt a bit delicate but ok.

Hi there I'd suggest getting some different samples as it comes down to personal choice - my favs by far are the BSN Lean Dessert range, which if you mix with skimmed milk give almost 30g of Protein. ( I was allowed to use skimmed milk or Water with my shakes once released from hospital) It is hard on the sipping water front.... I was so scared to take anything larger.... I'm now 8 weeks out and that has improved and I can take larger amounts now. But I did get thirsty so just made sure I always had a bottle of drink with me where ever I went. I still keep a drink by my bed now, which I have never done prior to the surgery. Good luck

My Dr has me on Nexium, 2 a day for the first 30 days then 1 a day for 60 days. On my 1 month post op check up he said if I was still getting acid after the month to continue on 2 a day for another month, then cut back after that. I'm finding myself not needing 2 a day now - and I'm just approaching 8 weeks tomorrow. But i buy mine over the counter here in Spain and they are expensive - 35 euros for 28 tablets.

I had a breast uplift 4 years ago.... with no implants. As I'm a low start BMI I am hoping the uplift will mean that I'll not loose too much shape from them. The process of recovery was text book for me.... they didn't hurt as such, but then I've heard with implants you feel like you have a really heavy weight on your chest. I have the keyhole scarring which has faded well... my scars do extend round under my arms as well....but all in all I'm very happy with the results, go topless with no issues, and have no regrets except that I didn't get the VSG done first, but then I didn't know about it then.

I've not yet noticed anything with my hair but its early days, but I have noticed a dramatic change in my nails... they are actually growing for once.. must be all the vits, Protein and biotin! Likewise tho - I'll trade the slim part for the hair.. theres always wigs!

Good to hear you're both thru it all well..... well done on the weightloss so far - I bet you'll both do great.

I have 5 - a tiny one under my breast bone, and then the others are in more or less a line..... already they have faded a bit - I have been using Bio Oil. But the tiny one and my drain on, on my far left hand side are only about 1/4 inch in size and the others alough about 1/2 inch long have healed really well and neatly too.

Well done.... its good practice for your pre op diet if you have one.... and does make you feel really virtuous afterwards too.

I'm only 7 weeks out but mine is starting to look better already.... I have been massaging a body cream all over as well to try and stimulate the cells and help as much as I can. BTW - you're doing great with 8lbs off already, well done.. and not long now until your surgery either..... good luck!

Luckily I've not had that .... but I hate being sick so try not to eat beyond my comfortable stage.....I slimed once so far and that was bad enough!

I can totally identify with this..... at home I probably take between 5 and 15 mins to eat my small portion.... whereas if we eat out I can eat more - I usually order an appetizer and make that last while my hubby eats his and then his main course... so comparing to two I eat more when I am out because I am stretching the eating time....but if I was to have the same at home it would probably be left as I'd be full after maybe 5 or 6 bites.

Well done..... sounds about right I think.... I lost 4 inches off my bust in 2 months, so one size should be fine with extra taking in if needed.... good luck!!

I agree with Maddie.... do take it easy... you're only 3 days out and while you feel better each day it is still very early days. If that temp creeps up make sure you call your Dr - an increased temp can be a sign for infection or leaks, so its not worth risking anything. I had to record mine for the first 10 days along with blood pressure.

Heres a list I used, and have posted previously - this was compiled with the help of regulars on here and also a few of my own thrown in for good measure..It may seem like a lot of questions but it never hurts to know too much.... Questions to ask Pre Op /The Op If self pay - What does your fee involve? Is there some follow up care thrown in there, like labs at 3,6,9 and 12 months? Pre op diet – what to eat/drink and how long for? Do I get a nutritionist/psychologist? What size bougie is used? (This is the medical instrument which determines the size of your remaining pouch) Do you oversew the staple line? How many incisions do you make? Do you go in thru previous scars? How many nights in the hospital – is there facility for someone else to stay in my room as well? Do they need to be with me 24/ during my hospital stay? How many leak tests do you do? How many sleeves have you performed? Complication/leak stats? How many if any deaths? Who do I contact if I think I have a problem (most places give out an emergency number)? Is the hospital equipped an ICU and blood bank in case of complications? If complications do happen to occur, are these complications/additional surgery/days in hospital covered by the original quoted price of the surgery? Would you remove my gall bladder at the same time if needed? Can you give me some patient testimonials or do you have any before/after pictures of your patients that I could read/look at? Is it standard operation procedure, ie: no nail polish, no body jewellery? Do I need to stop taking any particular medication pre op - including double check for birth control? (Take a list of what you take and dosage) Post Op How often are the post op check ups? Where are they? – is price included? What supplements/anti acid drug would I need to take and for how long? Do I need labs done post op? – Are these checked with you or my local doctor? Do I get a dvd of the operation? Post op diet? How much weight would I be expected loose? What if I loose too much, how to maintain? Do you use heparin? – Will I have to inject it myself? How soon after the op can I……drive, swim, work out, lift my kids? Hope this helps

I had soluble vitamins and I ground up my Nexium and took it with liquid... although it tasted foul ground up.... did that until 1 wk post op when I then split it in 2 and tok it like that.

I'd also say call the Dr.......just to be on the safe side. I hope it works out ok for you.

I made some home made meatballs.... mini ones about 3/4 inch size, I freeze in portions of 5 balls with the tomato sauce and they are lush!! Just the right portion size for me as well.

Thats great news!! Well done!

Well done!! Heres looking to the next 50! Good luck