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I was quite shocked about my eyes, I have never had bags before and was always told I didn't look my age. Each day they feel less 'tight' but they are still swollen a little. My daughter in law is 31 and she still gets asked for ID !! lol @@fatontheinside When is the big day? Kate

Sip, sip, sip, walk, walk,sleep. Rinse and repeat Congratulations, best wishes for a speedy recovery too! Kate

Congratulations and speedy recovery Kate

Everyone's recovery is so different. It took me a good 6 weeks to feel back to normal and yet some are back to work a few days after surgery. It depends on so many things. Water/drinks: within a few days No pain: after a week Less tired: after 6 weeks I went back to work at 4 weeks which was a mistake as I have a very stressful busy job. If I had my time again I would stay off for the 6 weeks.

You have read everything you need to, joined this group for support and you will be fine!! Most people are nervous about the surgery but as you say in your post .. You are 'Ready to Fly'. Speedy recovery wishes sent your way. Make sure you come and let us all know how you are when you feel up to it. Hugs Kate

Congratulations !!

Please don't do it, it's really not worth it. Have a non alcaholic cocktail instead

Also remember that Protein drinks are classed as Fluid ( I always buy the powder protein and mix with Water, not milk) and you can drink around them without a time restriction. Hope this helps ! Kate

This is my own opinion and I am not a medically qualified person, please remember that Fluids go straight through the stomach and so I have never waited 30-60 minutes after having fluids to eat. I wait 5-10 minutes max and then eat but always wait a minimum of an hour after eating to have any more fluids. You will have a lot of differing views from here and you should go by what your team tell you to do. Thats just what I did and it has always worked well for me. Kate

I was so glad I was able to drink a lot after the first few days. I loved drinking lots of Water pre op and was worried I wouldn't be able to afterwards. You are very lucky, as was I, to be able to get all your fluids in without issues so early on. Congraulations on the surgery ! Kate

Six months is time to plan, read, research and prepare yourself for the change. It will fly by !!

I have days when I have an appitite and days when I don't (even at 18 months out) and have to make sure I plan to eat. The good thing is, even though I have an appitite at times, I am satisfied with much smaller amounts (3oz fish/meat and small amount of veg) and I enjoy my food more. I eat clean and I am very mindful as to what I am eating. I stay away from slider foods as I know I probably wouldn't stop lol. I enjoy food now whereas before it was just a means to an end. I am in love with my VSG. Congratulations on the surgery and enjoy the honeymoon period. Just remember when its over, thats when the real hard work starts but if I can do it, anyone can!! Kate

@@KitsuneMiko [i even wrote letters to my self ( I know it sounds weird ) to read after i hit specific milestones] I think this is a GREAT idea not weird at all !!

Fantastic news, now get practicing lol ????

The only thing I have done is photos along the way. I intend to carry on until I am 6 months out from plastics. I feel as if I now want to write about the skin surgery before I forget. Maybe that should be a goal for me this week.

I can see a book out in the near future ???? I am envious of you, I wish I had done that too.

I do use myfitnesspal now, it's a great app to keep me accountable!

Hold a pillow over your tummy when you feel a coughing fit come on. Coughing, sneezing and hiccups all hurt so early on. I have a great deal of sympathy and respect you for giving up the cigarettes! I have never smoked but I know it's hard to stop. Hope it stops soon Kate

Who has decided to keep a journal of their pre and post surgery journey (for want of a better word)? I didn't but wish I had now as I have the memory of a flea. I never bothered writing down how much I lost in each month or dates as to when I hit goals because at that time I felt it didn't matter. My focus was on reaching my goal, not how fast or slow I did it. Do you note everything down? Do you write it in a book or do you keep it online? Why is it important to you ? Is it for your eyes only or do you share it with anyone else? Kate

Ouch! That must hurt. Better for them to safe than sorry and the week will pass quickly. Keep busy !

Congratulations... A pamper day would be lovely. Treat yourself to a haircut or have your nails done. You have dome amazingly well !! Kate

Alcohol.... Nope. Nada. Not a sip. Take your own food or eat before and say you're not hungry or your tummy is upset so you don't want to eat and be sick. That's as near to the truth as you can get. Enjoy

Happened a lot in the beginning, now just happens occasionally.

Happy birthday Mine was the day after my birthday. Best birthday present ever !!

My scabs are falling off after major skin surgery. I cant tell you much I whoop whooped round the house. Then I had to lay down as the dancing knackered me but I was still grinning Kate