Mrs Havelock

And the award for 'didn't read the original post properly goes to ... ' OP - all is not lost. Have you heard of the five day restart fast a lot of people try? Don't allow yourself to fall ino the negative thinking trap that may sabotage your hard work. Chin up, you've got this x

Your body stays alert for any possible food source when you're starving.

Surgery April 17th. Down from 372lbs to 298lbs. 74lbs in two months. Very happy!

White bread in particular swells up in your stomach. Try toasted wholemeal instead.

Two months - 57lbs.

I take horse pill sized multivitamins, six weeks out, no trouble at all.

When I was coming round from the anaesthetic and in and out of consciousness, my husband held my hand. The human contact was the most comforting sensation I have ever felt.

It's also to do with your stomach's nerves being severed during surgery. The resulting numbness can temporarily disguise how full you are.

I went in with paper knickers on and came out 'sans'. I'd love to know who removed them, when and why. My husband says the surgeon probably has a collection of them!

Height 5'6", weight 201lbs = BMI 32

The surface tension of plain water is high, which can be difficult for your stomach to manage. Putting a few drops of squash, or fruit juice or crystal light etc. reduces the surface tension and makes it easier to stomach.

The sore throat could also be due to the bougie that was put down your throat. It sounds like your pain is not being managed at the moment - you should get back on to your doctor asap.

You'll still be losing water weight from the IV fluids you got in hospital. Some people find themselves 10lbs+ heavier post surgery. It will come off very quickly, don't worry

Use a teaspoon to eat. Really chew and savour the taste of the food. As the previous poster said, post surgery you will have an in-built inability to eat too much or too quickly. Don't worry about it.

Beautiful typo!

Tom Conti in Shirley Valentine calls them 'lines of life'. I like that.

My surgeon said normal vitamin tablets are okay after 3 weeks. I like my chewy ones -they're strawberry flavour and the only things I get to chew during this puree stage!

The best response to an unwanted 'I'll pray for you' is 'Thanks, I'll think for you!'

I am on my third day post-op. Not for a second do I want to go back to pre- or no-op! This was my choice, the right choice and now I am getting on with doing what needs to be done. Onwards to a happier, healthier life! You will be fine. If you've made the decision and you're commited to making the lifestyle changes then enjoy the ride - it'll be a blast

I saw a documentary about surgery and the surgeon said the mask was for their protection, not ours. Blood spray etc. is more likely to enter their mouth than nose.

Your stomach will not be the width of a pencil. The bougie is just a guide for the surgeon's instruments. I'm on day 2 of my milk and yoghurt preop, and I think I'll be mooing by the end!

You've lost 2lbs a week, every week, for the last seven months. Doesn't sound like failure to me.