Indigo1991

I am 8 months out and while there was a period post-surgery where I wished I could eat and drink together the way I used to, it was a bad habit that I have managed to kick. As PdxMan says, drinking allows you to fit more food in but way more food than we actually need. In the old days, I couldn't eat a meal without a pint of liquid but I didn't understand why. Now that I realise it was how I managed to get more food it, I never want to do it again. But it's just another one of the choices we make along the road, each to their own....

Sophiepants, many of the most successful people have made mistakes - but they've learned from them and gone on to greater things. Why shouldn't that be us?

First thing, banish any thoughts of failure - that's not an option with you having come this far - and any way, none of us will let you head off down that route! Great suggestions so far. Think back to the first few months and see what, if anything, you are doing differently. We can pick up new bad habits even if we are sleeved... Change the kind of exercise you are doing, mix it up as our bodies do get used to what we do and get lazy. Protein first, again vary what you eat. My biggest thing is planning my meals and having the right foods at home. Make sure you are actually eating enough, that's as bad as eating too much. Likewise, check your Fluid intake as that can slow weight loss if it is too low. Finally get a ticker and own where you are. I hated mine at first (and it doesn't even start at the point I was at my heaviest) but there's a sense of achievement if you can see where you are going. Not easy but worth it. That's my tuppenceworth - but please don't let your inner critic wreck all the good work you've done and have yet to do. This too will pass and you will be back losing weight before you know it - I promise, just have faith in yourself and your sleeve!

Congratulations! That was a big commitment, sacrificing Christmas to get sleeved - but I understand why you would do that... Great family too! Re the food, that's pretty quick to move to soft foods, my doc had me go through liquids and mushy foods before soft foods at 6 weeks out. Just check it's soft foods not mushy stuff you are moving on to :-) Keep it simple and stick to what's on your plan. Nothing processed, Protein is the priority. At the soft foods stage, I was allowed very moist chicken/tuna (I gave it a quick whack in the food processor to make it a bit more mushed and added milk) scrambled egg, ground beef, poached fish, avocado, cottage cheese and added a little soft veggies, banana and other soft cheeses. I also kept eating thick Soup with added milk for extra protein.Other people had shrimp, scallops etc Hope this is helpful - and good luck on your journey!

No need to beat yourself up .. you've got a plan, just get back on track knowing you have support and encouragement because none of us know when we might hit the same bump in the road. Keep posting!

Have no fear, missus, it will!!! Work tomorrow, so hitting the hay.... X

I have two pairs - one red suede with a moderately high heel and fire engine red shiny, high heel wicked girl boots. Just google red high heeled boots and step back in amazement... Am sure your new friends will love them, although I think you will be positively Amazonian by the time you add 6 inch heels.... And yes, spiky heels and the devil's juice do not mix well... you can really do yourself a mischief. Whether you feel it at the time or not depends on how much you have had to drink :-))))))) Ps a mobility scooter ??? I can just see you, streamers flying out of the handles, ringing the bell, little basket on the front for the Guinness.....

Dearie me, that would barely touch the sides. But a very admirable show of your steel-like discipline....hope it pays off :-)))))

Revs, maybe leave it until the day after.... Ha ha ha !!!!

You been on the sherry again????

Hi Sally, Happy New Year to you too. There are a few of us from the different parts of the UK on here, just sometimes hard to spot! You also have great taste and good sense because you married a Scot, lol Here's to a great and successful 2014 for us all!

Any time you fancy a wee swap, let me know! Mind you, we have had a mild winter - it's the gales and lashing rain that's the problem!!! Good to hear from you :-)))

Revs, think you'd suit them .... got them online and they are gorgeous. Was trying to recreate a Debbie Harry look from many years ago, lol x Oooh, do they do size 9's/43's? Sadly, one of the many features I inherited from the Irish side - massive boats masquerading as feet Be careful for what you wish for - yes, they do them in Size 9s, lol. Can't wait to see them you strut your stuff - we will need pics!!!

Revs Pmsl.... Is that what's on your passport? Nationality - Officially Screwed Ha ha ha ha!

Verrrrry nicely, thanks :-)

A friend just shared these words, by Neil Gaiman, and you might find them encouraging or inspiring... words to live by :-) I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes. Because if you are making mistakes, then you are making new things, trying new things, learning, living, pushing yourself, changing yourself, changing your world. You're doing things you've never done before and, more importantly, you're Doing Something. So that's my wish for you and all of us and my wish for myself. Make New Mistakes. Make glorious, amazing mistakes. Make mistakes no one's ever made before. Don't freeze, don't stop, don't worry that it's not good enough or isn't perfect, whatever it is; art or love or work or family or life. Whatever it is you're scared of doing - do it. x

It is, DM, it is. A great combination of cultures and attitudes, two very historically strong peoples. Have you been to Scotland?

DM, that's quite a pedigree!!!! Use it wisely - and carefully ))))

Ha ha ha ha !!!!!!!

Lol, yer aff yer heid!!!!

Lol, love it... And so you can show off when asked about the dropping of "t" in words by Scots, it's called a glottal stop. Ye ken noo!!!!!

Happy New Year to you too! A MacGregor, one of Rob Roy MacGregor's lot... You are also one of us :-))))

Fluff, usually on the night, the first person who visits brings you a gift (used to be a lump of coal!) and is know as your "first foot" - the first person who crosses the threshold and who brings with them luck for the coming year.... and they should also be tall and dark With a Scottish grandfather, you are definitely one of us lol!

Yup, in Edinburgh.... think it'd be fun to hear you do that, lol. As long as you don't give me a bad Mike Myers version of Scottish

Revs, think you'd suit them .... got them online and they are gorgeous. Was trying to recreate a Debbie Harry look from many years ago, lol x