Juney

I thought the same Jess, and like Disney I find drinking while eating fills me up more!

I think some of us just don't lose weight quickly. I am 8 weeks post op tomorrow, and I feel I am losing very slowly. I lost 11lbs in the 2weeks pre op diet, and since then in the 8 weeks I have lost 16lbs. That evens out to 2lbs a week - some weeks were 3lbs, and some only 1lb. I'm feeling so much better already though, and if I carried on at 2lbs a week, it won't be that long before I reach my target of 12 stone (168lbs). I'm thinking now I will probably drop my target further as I approach that weight. My hubby doesn't like skinny women, and he said he will trade me in for a fat bird if I lose too much so I will not want to go below 11 stone (154lbs). It makes it harder when you read people are dropping 6 or 9lbs in a week, but it does vary as to how much you have to lose in the first place. and all of our bodies are different. I am eating so little compared to what I used to eat - I can't fail to keep losing - I hope People keep telling me that they can see the difference, and that makes me feel good. Try not to compare yourself with others. I know it's hard as I do it too, but I have to keep telling myself it is coming off, and if it takes another year, I will still get there. Also losing more slowly means less sagging skin. I use Bio Oil in the hope it will help, and other various skin stuff that I slap on at every opportunity

Having a sleeve is without doubt the best thing I could ever have done for myself. I'm not sure where you are from but we have a programme here called Come Dine with Me. There's 4-5 people who all cook for each other a three course meal. When I watch that I sometimes think to myself that it's a shame I will never eat another 3 course meal ever! The benefits are amazing. It's only 6 weeks since my sleeve. I can eat anything, but much smaller amounts. About 5 mouthfuls and I'm done. I've had no problems at all, with the surgery, or eating all kinds of food since. It is truly amazing!

I haven't cooked them for a long time, but I remember making the best pate ever with them about 15 years ago. I was planning to fry them in Frylight spray with onions and garlic, and maybe eat them as they are - or I might whizz them in my pulverising machine and make them into pate. I remember last time adding cream and brandy, which made it delicious - perhaps just a touch of each wouldn't do any harm

For at least 5 years I have had to get up 2-3 times EVERY night without fail. I noticed the first night I came home after surgery, that I didn't have to get up at all. I was amazed, and still am! I've never gone much during the day. I can go at 9am in the morning, go out for the day, and not go until I come home at 6pm. I know that must be bad for you, but I just never needed to go! Why then did I have to get up 3 times during the night? I used to think I needed to educate my body back to going normally during the day, so that I could go through the night, it was almost as if I was backwards So, I don't know if it is because the bladder has more room now, whether the bladder was squashed more at night when I lie down???? Anyway, I go through the night about 95% of the time now, and it's so much better not to have disturbed sleep Oh, one thing I did read the other day is that Diet Coke (or Pepsi Max in my case) makes you wee more. I used to live on the stuff, and obviously now I don't, so that could be a factor.

I'm not quite 5 weeks out, and was told the usual 2 weeks Fluid, 2 weeks puree, and 2 weeks mashed - but I felt able to eat food sooner, and I have been eating normal food for the last couple of weeks. I do eat very small portions, and make a huge effort to chew it properly. The time I didn't chew my food, when I was chatting to friends at the same time as I was eating, and boy did I know about it. It felt as if it was going to come back, but didn't, and in fact I haven't been sick at all, not even after the op. I think as long as you are sensible, and don't rush everything all at once, you can try foods a bit sooner. Listen to your sleeve, it will tell you if you do anything wrong. I eat such a small amount, I have to split my daily food up into around 5 meals. I don't actually count, but eat when I think I should. I do have a hunger, but I think it's just acid with nothing to work on. I've been out this evening for a meal, and I had a starter portion of Stilton Mushrooms with 3 slices of french stick. I managed to eat about half, but my hubby polished off the rest for me I hate wasted food, but have learnt to leave some. We are given guidance from the surgeon and team, but no one knows your body the way you do. I can't possibly have done anything wrong, as my recovery from the op has been fantastic. From day 3 after the op right up to now and eating everything I ate before, (but much much less!) I have felt brilliant. Like June13sleever I find it difficult to get as much Protein in as I should every day. I can't do Protein shakes or bars at all, they just make me gag. I'm looking forward to some chicken livers tomorrow though, as they are good for protein and Iron

Excellent thread, and I have been watching the scales like a hawk too, but not much movement! I'm told we all go through the same thing to start with, as the body thinks it's being starved, and so holds onto its reserves. I have one Weetabix for Breakfast each day, sprinkled with ground flax and sunflower seeds. Since having that, I have been "going" every day. I am 4 weeks post surgery on Wednesday, I lost 11lbs pre op, and only 10lbs since - but, I do keep telling myself that this weight will have to come off. I'm not eating enough to sustain this bodyweight - so I will be patient and know deep down that this is better being a slow process, as the skin will have time to shrink back, and hopefully be less saggy! Hold in there peeps - we will be skinny minnies one day!

You're looking fab - well done ! x

You have done brilliantly! You look so pretty too, well done!

I'm only 8 days post op, and I am craving a steak. I feel I could eat one now, as I haven't had trouble with anything at all going down. I'm on the liquid stage still, but in the hospital they gave us yoghurt with bits in, so I have had soup with bits in it, and have had the odd thing that I can pulverise with my teeth! I'm sure I could manage chicken now, but I have to stick to the rules I suppose lol. The answer has to be, YES you will enjoy your food again!

That is almost exactly how mine went, but I am one week post op today. I'm loving my sleeve - wish I could have had it 20 years ago. I like you did plenty of research and talking to people on sites like this. Good luck everyone! x