_Kate_
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Question on Coffee and laxitive choices.
_Kate_ replied to Mr Edwards's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I was really constipated at times and still can be. I used a lot of stuff before I found that dulcolax works like a dream for me. I drink a ton of water every day, eat well and exercise and I still have problems but I think it's more to do with my thyroid than anything. Best of luck 🙂 -
Whohoooooo best wishes for the surgery and a speedy recovery !
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Just ordered this book and looking forward to reading it 🙂
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So I haven't been here for a while because of the in fighting and the first thing I read is the ' I regret this surgery' post'
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I'm glad you're here. I hate the in-fighting. I dislike the "regretful" posts, but I try to remember that not everyone's health or experience is the same as mine. I hope and pray that their situations change and that it turns around for them. Anyway, glad you're back and hope that you stick around with input, positivity, and success.
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Breast Reduction-Help Please Bra Problems
_Kate_ replied to ssflbelle's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
I bought crop top bras rather than regular ones and 7 months out still wear them as I'm still healing. They are comfy, give support and last longer before you need a fitted bra. Hope you find what you like ! kate 🙂 -
No Negative Comments! Did anyone cheat during Pre op
_Kate_ replied to Misha42000's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
No, I didn't. Thats held me in good stead. Each to their own 😊 -
You look amazing !! Congrats on all your hard work
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VENTING - can vs should
_Kate_ replied to BigTexasMandy's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You're all wrong. -
Cheating on pre op liquid diet
_Kate_ replied to sleevedqueen's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You need to get advice from your team and not from people on here. Some people do the two week liquid only plan (I did 18 days and yes its a killer) and some just have to fast for 24 hours before the surgery. So you will have a range of answers. You need to be honest with your surgeon, for your safety and listen to what he says. The first 5 days are bad on liquid only however it does get easier after that. Its just being focused and positive. If you tell yourself you can't do it, you probably wont. Don't forget that the surgery is just a tool to work with, not the answer. Good luck with everything !! Kate -
What were you doing post-op?
_Kate_ replied to queenj23's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Four days out I was sleeping a lot, in between sleeping, I was sipping a lot. -
Tummy Tuck and Inner Thigh Lift
_Kate_ replied to Spiceyfrog's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
I used medical grade manuka honey on my wounds after skin surgery. Best thing i ever did. -
Letter to inform family & friends
_Kate_ replied to Lannie's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Perfect ! -
LMAO !!! Haha
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Help! I ate a whole Pizza. How??
_Kate_ replied to wlsfeb2017's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Two and half weeks for me and it's just like groundhog day 😎 -
Click options and then click hide.
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You can hide them though.
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Ask your team.
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I was in theater for 6 1/2 hours ... Its should have been £23,000 but ended up being £16,000. As of this morning I have one break in the skin and I'm looking/feeling great so all worth it in the end!!
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I had 5 procedures done on the same day, so the cost was reduced and potential time off work reduced too. Everything went well for the first 4 weeks then my body rejected the internal stitches, which I had never had problems with before. I ended up off work for 11 weeks and although I am back now I am only working 4 hours a day. Its nothing to do with the surgeon or my home care, it was just bad luck. I did save £7,000 though and got it all over and done with in one. It still do the same! Congrats on the weight loss!! Amazing Kate
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Like most things here you will get varied answers. It's probably best to ask your team/surgeon and follow their advice. I was told decaf coffee only forever but some are told it's okay for full strength coffee soon after surgery. I will never understand the differences we are told to follow after WLS.
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Hypothyroidism and frustrated
_Kate_ replied to Candigal's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Was that a mistake? 25lbs in the first week after surgery? -
Alternate ways to deal with excess skin
_Kate_ replied to Shrinking_Shamrock's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
It all really does depend on the person, age, skin etc. Just like pregnancy, some women are back in their jeans the day after and some never get back into them. I went to a gym a few times a week after surgery and worked really hard and still had to have plastics. Kate -
I had surgery on January 9th and still wear my compression garments during the day, just leave them off overnight when I am in bed. Kate
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You have just had a massive operation so cut yourself some slack and day by day you will feel better and it will get easier. I had protein shakes (made with powder and water) a lot at the beginning which meant I hit protein and fluid goals daily. It's more important at this stage to get fluids in or you will end up back in hospital dehydrated and you don't want that! Congrats on the surgery and speedy recovery
