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My skin was dry before the VSG and much drier afterwards. Make sure you get your fluids in and use a thick moisturising cream daily. Exfoliate once or twice a week too as that will help. Kate

Protein shakes are considered fluids. Happy drinking! Kate

If you speak to her, can you please give her my best wishes for her latest work ! She and I were chatting about it before she left. Thanks

Have you lost that since your surgery date or before ? Well done on the 5K !

Congratulations ! How are you feeling?

My daughter in law is a dietitian and states the same thing all the time, "everything in moderation". (Btw she is about 5ft 2 and weighs less than one of my legs, never stops eating and bakes cakes every weekend grrrr). Im sure they learn that saying on the first day of University and recite it every day, as a pledge until they leave. If it were that easy the diet industry wouldn't bring in billions of pounds/dollars/insert currency here, would they? Good carbs are essential, bad carbs are not worth bothering with. Im resisting saying anything else, we are all entitled to our opinion and long term success depends on those choices.

18 months out: Yes, cravings have decreased (A LOT) Yes, I do feel full when i eat clean and put protein first I am on antibiotics now and it's not an issue. I have gained and lost the odd 2 pounds, here and there, which isn't an issue. Kate

Congratulations ! Sip, sip, sip - Walk, walk, walk, sleep. The earlier you get up and walk the easier it will be. I found showering made me feel much better too. Kate

I had my empty, long puppies hiked up (BL) no implants though, there was enough there to be a nice C (from a DD/E) Now they look fab.

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Congratulations, you look fab !!

Are you having any Protein drinks ? If you mix Protein powder and Water, say 20 oz and drink two over the day, thats 50 gr of protein and 40 oz of water, right there. You must be cleared for foods by now? Kate

Hey Stella, I just saw we have lost the same amount of weight.... we are weight twinnies !! lol

Can you check beforehand as to what's on offer. Potatoes and gravy aren't the best choice right now. Soup could be a good choice but see what it is first. Some Soups can be laiden with cream. If your family know then why don't you have a Protein drink before you go and just have a drink during the meal. I know it's difficult but you really need to stick to the plan. Good luck! Kate

What a fantastic Valentines present ! Hope everything went well and you have a speedy recovery. Kate

I had four weeks off and wish I had taken the six I could have. I have quite a stressfull job and the first week i was back, I was in bed at 6pm and asleep. I didn't factor for how tired I was. Good luck for tomorrow and a speedy recovery. Kate

Sending you a hug. Do what is best for you and get as much support as you can from others that will support you in your decision. Be strong. Kate

Yayyyyy .... Great news. Keep up the good work !! Kate

They should give you pain meds via an IV... Don't be a martyr, get topped up every four hours. It will help you sleep too, in between the sipping and walking. The pain is minimal. Focus on the benefits you will have in the future. Good luck for tomorrow and speedy recovery? Kate

Spinich and watercress is better than lettuce. Nutrition should come before fancing a salad in my humble opinion. At 18 months I am having salads, however after getting my Protein in, I can only manage a few mouthfulls. Maybe the day will come when I can have just a mini salad as a snack, with some nuts.

I usually order from the starter menu. No one bats an eyelid. On the rare occassion I have had to order from the mains, I usually take whats left home and will have it the next day for lunch. If we are going to a new place, I tend to check the menu before going. The card is a good idea though

Do you feel you didn't research it enough before deciding on the surgery?

Never ever regretted it. Not for one second.

I may even buy a bralett, more like a vest than a bra

It's BLISS !!