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That made me chuckle !!

@DanceMomOf2 A good set of scales and measuring cups ? If you meant how much and when you should go by the guidelines of your team. Congratulations !!

Eighteen months out and can hardly see them. They are usually covered after surgery anyway so I wouldn't even bother. Kate

Measuring food early on is so important however you still need to learn how to read your body and stop eating before you are 'full'. Remember to be sated rather than full. I don't measure food anymore as I am maintaining but I DO know when to stop.

I couldn't have managed without my riser recliner and commode. Made life so much easier. Best wishes for the surgery! kate

@TheRealMeIsHere! Keep in touch and let me know how you get on! Kate

Maintaining iS tough and recently I started a HFLC eating plan. I have three meals a day compared to the three and two snacks I did have and I feel satisfied for longer. It's only been a ten days but my skin has really improved from being very dry to what I would consider normal and healthy. I haven't weighed myself as I am not trying it for weight loss rather a new way to maintain. Kate

Anything deep fried or fatty... I would spend time with the porcelain god if either touched my lips Kate

@vamping Thank you ?

I had my VSG on 23rd July 2015 and had plastics on 9th Jan 2017 so 17/18 months. I wanted to be maintaining for a while before the second surgery.

I had five things done at once which was doable as long as I really understood that recovery would take longer. I had them all done at the same time so I wouldn't have to keep taking time off work, it also saved me over £7,000. I had the surgery on 9th January and go back to work in 2 weeks. I had an infection which is healing well now or I would have been back to work after 6 weeks. it's no stroll in the park but SO worth it. Kate

I was exhausted for the first 6 weeks yet some are back to work less than a week after surgery. Listen to your body and rest when it's telling you to. Your energy will come back eventually ? Congratulations on the surgery! Kate

I tried all sorts and the only thing that really works with me is dulcolax. I still use it now on and off. Hope you get 'relief' soon ! Kate

How far out are you? Are you near your goal?

You could look at Patches for the first few months but need to check this is okay with your team.

I'm LDS too!

We waited 2 weeks... which is a long time for us!

I acually asked Martha about the comment she made about the fact that if you gulp fluids you will be a fast eater? Thats a very black and white comment and I was just wondering where is the evidence is to back that up? Just thought I would clarify that.

Thank you blizair09 for answering. I have been following this for a week and have found it very easy although a bit sickly with all the fats. I might continue for another week and re-assess. Kate

This is what I can see. No mention of lapband in 05. Location: Bellevue WA Surgery: Gastric Bypass Surgeon: Thien Nguyen Surgery Date: 02/01/2017 Height: 5 feet 6 inches Starting Weight: 268.4 lbs Weight Lost: 30.6 lbs Current Weight: 237.8 lbs Goal Weight: 150 lbs BMI: 38

Has anyone tried high fat low carb eating? Were you sucessful? What were the pitfalls/negitive aspects of it? Did you do it for a long time or for a 'short fix'? What did you like about it? Did your medication change because of it? Kate

I would steer clear of bread, crackers, rice, pasta etc... they do not add anyting other than empty calories and zero nutrition. Focus on protein first, especially now, when you are maintaining it might be a different issue. Congratulations on the surgery! Kate

Goodness, I can't even imagine the stress you have been through and the anger you must feel. Sending you best wishes and a virtual hug!

My surgeon said that to me too ShineyLady. I like the fact its still me, just tidied up a lot lol