GemmaLicious

Hi, are you diabetic? It could be neuropathy (nerve damage) which I have also in my feet. What meds has your GP prescribed? Has your GP mentioned the possibility of it being neuropathy? High sugar levels over a long period of time can cause this. Try not to panic until you get your results.

I appreciate your comments Melanie, thankyou.

Thanks for all your comments, I am going to try and quit or at least vape less until after my operation and will defiantly let my surgeon know. Like you Seela, I don't drink, take drugs, drink caffeine or binge eat anymore so if possible after my surgery I want to allow myself to vape. Maybe tackle my nicotine addiction further down the line.

Hi, nice to meet you. I would agree with the other comments on here. Your brother may feel fearful as he knows you are starting to take steps to be healthier and he may not like this if he doesn't feel he can as well. Do what is right for you, which if your like me is loosing weight and preventing further health problems and an early death. I know for me if I don't have weight loss surgery and loose weight quickly, I will be heading to an early grave as I am diabetic already with a lot of heath issues. I am the only one who can prevent this from happening with the help (tool) of surgery. By you starting this journey may encourage him to help himself and take control of his health. Good luck with your journey and don't let anybody dishearten or put you down. Where abouts are you and everybody who's commented in the UK? Im in Bristol.

Thankyou for your reply, I'm feeling rather worried now about vaping. I will tell my surgeon on Tuesday and hope they still do the surgery and I have no complications!

Hello, I have the same concers as you and have asked my medical staff questions around the skin issue. I was told that we are all different and there is not a way of knowing how bad or good your skin will be until it happens. I was told as I am 30 years old that my age is in my favour but doesn't mean my skin wont be left saggy. My dads friend had a gastric bypass around a year ago and he is in his late 50's and has no baggy skin or flap and he was informed that the more olive skin you have the more likely your skin will bounce back, I'm guessing as the skin is naturally more oily. I've decided to go ahead with surgery and dealing with any skin issues further down the line but, I do feel the same and would rather not have to have further surgery. I am however putting on body oil every time I have a shower or bath. I either put baby oil on or Clarins tonic oil and rinse of with cooler Water to close the pores to get the most moisture out of the products. I should think the sooner you start moisturising your skin with oils or even creams the better. Toning exercises should also help I wouldn't worry about it until it or if it happens, and there is always body shaping underwear which I am sure I will end up wearing.

Hi guys, I gave up smoking over 4 months ago but I vape e-cigarettes now. I feel so much healthier, no longer have a constant cough and can taste and smell again. Is it not the tar and chemicals in a cigarette which are really bad for you and can cause problems healing or is it nicotine? I thought nicotine was addictive but not harmful? E-cigs only have nicotine in, no tar or chemicals. I don't think I can do this liquid diet without vaping, I'm struggling enough without being completely nicotine free as well. I'm due to have my operation on 1st April so only 3 days until surgery What are your experiences please?

Hi guys, I gave up smoking over 4 months ago but I vape e-cigarettes now. I feel so much healthier, no longer have a constant cough and can taste and smell again. Is it not the tar and chemicals in a cigarette which are really bad for you and can cause problems healing or is it nicotine? E-cigs only have nicotine in no tar or chemicals. I don't think I can do this liquid diet without vaping, I'm struggling enough without being completely nicotine free as well. I'm due to have my operation on 1st April.

thanks Mississippi girl. I believe as well everything happens for a reason but its just been difficult to except.

Good luck

Thanks butterflypinup, I will for sure stick to it from now on. No more cheating

Hi Guys, my dates 1st April as well. It was supposed to be last Tuesday but there was a power cut after Id been given general anaesthetic so when I came around I was told they thought it was too high a risk to do the op dispite the back up generators kicking in. They then thought they could do it yesterday but that didn't happen so now its the 1st April. Its nice to know you guys will be having the op on the same day. I'm 30, from Bristol in the UK. fingers crossed all goes well for all of us.

Yes that's what I was told about sugar and carbs. If you still have 9 days left and stick to it you should be ok as I was only asked to do the diet for 7 days. I hope it goes well for both of us. I was told if my liver was not small enough when I was cut open the Dr. would not operate on me. So I'm kind of in your shoes. I've not had anything solid but I've consumed a few slushes. I have heard that is not good because they are full of sugar and sugar keeps the liver large. I've also had regular pudding. Ugh! So I still have 9 days to go and praying by then my liver is plenty small. I'd be honest with my doctor. Good luck!

Hi RJS, that must have been a nightmare although I found the end part of the first week easier. I wish I hadn't of eaten anything but its done now I guess.

Thanks willow and Wendy, I just hope I haven't messed up for this coming Tuesday.

Hi everyone, I was due to have my operation on 25th March and was told to do the liquid diet for 7 days before which I did. I went to the hospital and was there from 7.30am. There was a women who was being operated on before me. She had already lost 12 stone and so they were removing excess skin but there were complications plus they had messed up booking in a 6-8 hour operation in as being 2-4 hours. They sent another patient home who was waiting for a balloon and I went down to theatre at 4.15pm. They gave me general anaesthetic but when I woke up they said that the surgeons and knifes were ready but there had been a power cut and the back up generators had kicked in but as they hadn't quite started they decided it was to big a risk to take. Then they told me they might be able to do it on 27th March (Thursday) but then that wasn't possible so I am now booked in for next Tuesday 1st April (April fools day, great!). So I'm feeling angry and disappointed and not confident in the staff. I was told I could eat sensibly Thursday and then go back to the yoghurt diet today but I didn't eat sensibly. I have cheated and eaten more than I should yesterday and then today I've stuck to it apart from having one chocolate bar. If I stick to the liquid diet for the next three days do you think my liver will still shrink and the operation will be safe? I'm so upset with myself as had stuck to it so well last week with no cheating but felt so disappointed I think I gave up a little. Anyone else not stuck to liquid diet but still went ahead with operation? Should I be worried and tell the surgeon? If I tell them could my operation be cancelled again? Feeling so upset and disheartened today and very worried about now having the operation, please help. Thanks, Gemma

Hi Roses1223, looks like were having it on the same day (25th), so exciting. I don't envy you having to cook for others but just try and keep I mind it will all be worth it. I'd try doing what gomekast suggested and maybe just try and keep changing your yoghurt flavours. I've also found the oxo cube with hot Water quite satisfying after just having the yoghurts, maybe having one of those when the kids eat will help?

Hi, day 2 was the hardest for me too. I'm now on day 4 and yesterday and today seem to be much easier (boring but easier). They do say the first 3 days are the hardest and it was the same when I tried doing the Lighterlife diet. So keep going and fingers crossed tomorrow will be easier. It's nice to know I'm not alone on this pre op diet as it's tougher than I think most people predict. I'm sure this will all be worth it in the long term. Gem X