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Hang in there - and don't get hung up about your weight - I gained everything I lost on my pre op diet whilst in hospital... it'll work for you, but you need to be patient. Likely your body is hanging onto everything as you're ill! Get better soon Kathy

Well done sheryl..... what a life change you have made already with your meds..... just think where you'll be this time next year with your sleeve!! Keep up the good work Kathy

Well done Shelley for hanging in there!! Keep up the great work and I'm sure it'll all be downhill on the weight front from here. Kathy

I do have a fairly hairy gag reflex and I have a tongue scraper.... duely purchased last week when all this started. I scrape as far back as I can without heaving!! Plus we use a mouthwash as well.... so heres hoping!! :drool5:

I get the heart burn in the morning thing... and also have a slight stuck feeling... but I wonder if this is due to the fact my tongue is getting really furred up from the protein drinks... I can clean the bit I can see... but not the part which goes down my throat so i wondered if it might be furry down there!! LOL

I've not tried the spagetti one, but I love butternut squash..... wouldn't be without it!! ;o)

Can any of the Protein drinks be done warm? I have some coffee flavour Optifast which I can have with Water or skimmed milk..... would be good to try!! Kathy

Deedee - you're looking fabulous!! And only 10lbs to go.... good luck with that. Can I ask how quick you lose it now? Do you think it'll take long for that last 10lbs? Good luck an thanks for posting the photos Kathy

TO me it sounds like the perfect scenario....its usually all buffet food so you have plenty of choice right there in front of you. You should be on 'normal' food by then. If you're with people who don't know about your surgery then just use the excuse for your smaller portions to be because you're doing so well on your diet, and you know how much weight people can put on when cruising.... Have a great time!!

Good luck to you both! Hoping you both have an uneventful surgery and let us know as soon as you can how it went. Take care Kathy

Congratulations on making this decision - It will change your life and you won't regret it. Keep us informed along the way and I'm sure any questions you have will be answered. Kathy

I started full liquids today too.... and had a yoghurt for Breakfast. I managed about 1/3 of it... and then its gone back in the fridge!! Good luck

Me too.... I'm on day 10 and start full liquids today. Musshies start in another 10 days and 'normal' foods at 28 days post op.

Hiya! I'm doing well thanks.... had dissolving stitches so had nothing taken out on my post op appt. Just all checked out. I'd not describe what I had as actual pain - but I have quite a high pain threshold..... but I've been without discomfort for about a week now. I'm changing onto full liquids from today for 10 days, and am welcoming the change - boredom was starting to set in on just clears. like you anything I have must be thin enough to drink.... so I made some roasted butternut squash Soup yesterday which is lush, and have melted some low fat cream cheese in it for a bit of added protein (not much tho!) but it is lovely!! I had a skimmed yoghurt for Breakfast, or rather one third of it, just couldn't get the rest down!! Well done on your weight loss.... doing really well. We went out last night and I had so many compliments - as I've now lost 28lbs since November as was doing WW before making my decision on being sleeved. Take care and keep in touch Kathy

Good to hear you're doing well...each day does get easier... I still get exhausted but not as bad as last week, I think the trick is do what your body will let you do, then take a break!! Kathy

Just a thought but have you tried the Soya Protein? Maybe you have become lactose intolerant?? Worth a try possibly?? Good luck

Congrats and welcome to the losers bench!! Go get some rest now. Kathy

Oh heck Terri.... good job you checked it out.... hope you're feeling a bit better about it now. Fingers crossed thats the only problem you'll have.

I had all the same concerns..... being a lower BMI my head kept arguing I should be able to do this on my own.... and you read about the fabulous weight losses and think well if they can do it so can I - why should I pay all this money out? In reality I've not done it in the past 22 yrs, what really has changed? Nothing. This is the best gift I could have been given.....Its like all my christmas's come together.... granted the first few days are hard, and sometimes painful... but it soon turns a corner and each day you'll get up and feel better and better and see the scales moving down. Stick with it - you'll be great..... Kathy

Hi and welcome I also had a lower BMI, but have still struggled with my weight all my life, and I think that this is the best gift I could have....the chance of a healthy life enabling me to be fitter and more confident as a result. It is a personal choice, but I don't think its one you will regret. Good luck Kathy

LMAO...... you have such a way with words!! :lol0: I am having to persuade my hubby that no way can I contemplate it yet while my midriff feels like a dishwaher!! Something will misplace surely??!! :bored0: Kathy

Fantastic weight loss - well done! Keep up the good work and yo'll be at target in no time. Kathy

The only time I really feel hungry is first thng in the morning, but even then I'm not sure it is hunger. I make sure whenever I can to always have a drink around me - that helps quench thirst which can sometimes mask itself as hunger. And the other thing - lucky you... I don't feel up to 100% yet, maybe 75%....but with the lack of calories and energy going in I really have to make an effort at the moment, I know it'll improve when the food stages change. Yeah - full liquids for me from tomorrow!! Can't wait for it!! Kathy

Mine was a little plastic machine, looks like a babies toy, with a tube off it. In the machine are 3 balls, you have to exhale, then with the tube in your mouth, inhale to raise the 3 balls up (they are weighted so not all that easy after surgery). I had to do it about 4 times every half hour while in hospital. - Took a lot of puff then!!

No idea about the muscle query - but there are several couple posting on here so maybe they can answer it. But congrats on your date! Good luck Kathy