Mrs Havelock

Excellent work, everyone!

You're human, life is short. Enjoy a bite of less-healthy food, then get back to a majority healthy diet. Don't allow yourself to get into the guilt/punishment/soothing trap. Focus on your goals and enjoy life ????

April 2013 April 2014 372lbs to 191lbs

Start weight 372 lbs One year later ... 191lbs! Lost 12st 13lbs. I shall treat myself by going horse riding for the first time in 20 years. Neigh!

I wouldn't say I have any more energy now than 179lbs ago, but that could be down to my depression or not taking my Vitamins daily. I have got more stamina now, but I certainly don't bound around the place! You're only 7 weeks out from a major operation and your calorie intake will be low. Take it easy and stay hydrated.

Weight loss in a year: 179lbs, with 39lbs to go until goal. Shouldn't take another year to lose those. Side effects: Very few, really. No heartburn after the first week post-op (still not taking PPIs either) Can eat/drink just about anything in varying amounts. Loose skin is easily tucked out of sight. Fatigue happens more often now, and my hypoglycaemic-induced migraines became more frequent until I started taking medication for them. Lots of hair loss, buts it's thickening back up now. Other than that, all is well. It was a good decision to have the sleeve

A poor analogy, since the human body isn't a sealed system. I'm a year out, 179lbs down, enjoy an occasional diet coke and have the same restriction as ever.

You would have been intubated whilst under the anaesthetic, which can leave your throat feeling sore. If it doesn't clear up after a few more days, then yes, it's a cold.

Er, pass!

Firstly, follow your doctor's orders. Secondly, follow what your body says, and thirdly (if at all) follow what someone on the internet advises.

Cheesy mashed potatoes were on my plan in the first week. Only a small amount, but extremely yummy!

I took them for only two weeks post-op. None since (almost a year) and have had no problems at all with acid. Everyone's different.

Before surgery I found the worst picture of loose skin I could find, showed it to my husband and asked him if he would still fancy me if I looked like that. He said 'Yes, because it's you I fancy.' What a guy! I'm 175+ lbs down, flappy as anything and he can't get enough of me.

Nine and a half months post op, 175lbs down and today ... I'm in onederland! Yippee!

I have multiple cups of tea with skimmed milk daily. I'm British, it's mandatory.

Do you still have your gallbladder?

It could be orthostatic hypotension. I'm experiencing this 9 months post-op. If I get quickly out of bed I can go head first into the wall! Be careful x

Potatoes in any form hit my stomach like a brick. Really very unpleasant!

And that her children deserve better.

8 months post op and I have vomited exactly once - when taking my vitamins on an empty stomach.

Double post

2. I went under wearing paper knickers (sexy!) and awoke sans said item. My husband joked the surgeon probably has a collection on his office wall. Way to make a girl paranoid!