able2cope

I'm loving clothes and make-up too - I'm in UK, but got a good serum for about $18. I think its fine to pay out what you can afford, but like you I don't know if its worth it or not. Who really does though??

Just want to say well done, and its great that you are able to stand and cook all that, and especially not be tempted to 'taste try' Great news!

I've sent you an invite too anyone can add me if they want - I've got fitbit flex also - I'm 20months out - selena68@btinternet.com

with regard to metformin, you should ask for the slow release metformin - normal metformin gave me nasty side effects too - but slow release is way better...

I feel your anguish... been there many times. I was sleeved in Oct 12, and now (possibly due to having to take co-codomol for other issues) find myself taking dulcolax and dulcoease at least once every week... I know its probably not the best answer, but its what works for me - I've also tried taking just a little bit prune juice... perhaps watered down at this stage in case it is too strong for your sleeve.. Good luck. I think we have all been there at some point

as soon as I was home from the hospital it was crystal lite for me...

well done - that is so awesome!

This is really interesting and great information - thanks for posting!

Well done! and it certainly is a great feeling - those pants will be the first of many new items you will be getting over the coming months Enjoy!

I'm so sorry to hear your friends passing.

I'm 18 months out, and have lost at least 20lbs in the past 6 months. Its a lot slower that it was, but I need to think that it will still be coming off, not ready to throw the towel in yet...

I'm in the UK, and had my op done under the NHS - National Health Scheme. I was given the compression socks to put on immediately afterwards (ok, they were put on for me!) and I was told to wear them at all times once I was home too, which I did. This thread has struck a cord with me, as My mum had a PE after an op, and later died with it.. Take care all, and do all you can to avoid this.

That is such great news! Well done on this great achievement!! x

I think you are expecting too much of yourself - and in my mind, you won't be recovered yet - you are still healing inside.. be good to yourself - theres plenty of time to be good to those around you later, after you have had your well deserved turn! It will benefit them in the long run. I'd sit down with your husband first, then your sons too and tell them how you are feeling.

I just want to say, well done

I'm the same - 30 mins either side -that's what I've been following for the past 18 months anyway

I can only drink plain Water if its really cold too - I've been having crystal light etc in my water daily since coming out of the hospital. I know its not ideal, but I figure that its better than struggling to take in the Fluid... I was dehydrated yesterday and the day before as I had been ill - boy that was nasty! get fluid in any way you can is my advice.

That's the way I felt too - and still do a lot of the time and i'm almost 19 months out! I used to go from one meal to the other, wondering what I would have... now I go from one meal to the other wondering what I CAN have...

that is something I have always wondered too... interested in any replies you get

How far out are you mommyjamie? maybe you drank too quickly, and washed the food out, so to speak?

I only saw my surgeon once after the actual surgery, I think it was about six weeks after.

Well done - it gets better on a daily basis

can you tolerate eggs? I'm thinking boiled eggs, although I usually have to have some mayo with it or its too dry..

I've went from a UK size 5 to a UK size 3.. Normal size fitting boots too, as oppose to wide or extra wide

Life will never be the same again, but it will be for the better!