MrBig

Yes, but in small portions. Another thing to note is that people who love to eat spicy food (including myself) tend to have a habit of drinking Water while eating. After my sleeve I've found that I feel very bloated if I drink and eat at the same time. Hence I tend to eat food that is less spicy. Also.... after my sleeve I've suddenly occasion gastric reflux... which doesnt really go well when I've had spicy food.

Agreed~! Alot of Sharts!

Almost 2 months and realised that I can eat almost anything. Noticed that I had a pre-op habit of drinking Water while eating, and also noticed that I am unable to eat and drink at the same time post-op. I just get heartburn and heaps of acid reflux (not sure if their the same thing) if I were to eat and drink together. Actually I also get acid reflux even when I'm not eating... but that's a separate issue all together. So ... as long as I remind myself not to drink while I eat .... almost anything goes down well.... just in smaller portions. Also learnt to put my utensils down while chewing, cos it takes longer to chew now... and hold the utensils makes me wanna put more food in my mouth. Once I'm done, I take small sips of water. Water after the meal still produces the bloated feeling, but it's a habit I'm trying to break or at least cut down.

I think it'd be better to get the tattoo after the huge weight loss post surgery. Tattoos are an artistic expression on the human body. I feel what distincts an Artist from an ordinary Inker is the way the tattoo conforms to the curvature of the body. I had my tattoo done long time ago when I was at my ideal weight and honeslty quite strong and muscular, the dragon tatto ran along smoothly with my deltoid and biceps with the head lashing out on my right peck. As I got older and really much fatter, i noticed the tattoo became somewhat smaller and now there's this whole blank space of skin triceps. still wondering how it'll look like once i reach my ideal weight... All said... I'd advise you to ink urself post-op so that the tattoo can be fitted to you at your best.

No worries.... I'm 6 weeks after op and I love my cigars ~! IMO: smoking seems to be alright (although doctors say that it can cause stomach ulcers), the problem is drinking... realised I can no longer chug, but sip.... So a nice Cohiba Robusto with a nice glass of whiskey from the low lands of Scotland.... what can I say... Life couldnt be better

Hi Everyone I just went for my op on the 1st of May and just wanted to introduce myself, as I've just registered. Pre-op - 140kg Op-date - 130kg Today - 115Kg Yes, its very encouraging and I've feeling very excited.