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Just to clarify the first photo was taken just after I had the VSG in July 2015. Second after plastics !

So very happy with both the VSG and plastics. I am still home recovering, its been 3 weeks and 1 day. Im very swollen but otherwise feeling good !! I'm very blessed. Kate

@@Misty Barnhart I don't know if you can do your settings via a mobile but if you log in and right click on your name you can find it all from the drop down menu. Kate

liquids (unlimited) and purees (1oz - some things 2oz) Kate

It's been a week ! You dont have any stats on your profile which makes it difficult to comment. Also you will be bloated from the surgery. As long as you are sticking to the programme, it will start dropping off soon. Best of Luck Kate

I find it difficult seeing people pile their plate up with food. I went on holiday 4 months after surgery and the last week was at an all inclusive resort. I really found it sickening watching people eat so much. I wasn't judging in any way, after all I used to do it but it really did make me shudder. Never ever felt that way before and it shocked me Kate.

I only wanted the sleeve as there is no malabsorption with it and that was better for me. I LOVE my sleeve????

I am English and therefore a teaoholic. I can't drink tea anymore it has to be coffee, which I never drank pre op. Just one of the many changes

Wow...great news !!

Amen to that !!

I only saw one and I felt very comfortable with him from the off even though he was quite a way from where I live. With the skin surgery I saw three before I felt I had made the right decision. Good luck !! Kate

I agree they are nasty little things. I had to do them for 21 days and I could have wept towards the end. Try and space them out on your tummy, so each one is not near to the last spot you injected. Ice the area beforehand and pinch the skin and hold tight before ramming home that little piece of hell. Lol Good luck! Kate

Wow... Congrats. You look amazing and very happy Kate

I can't eat much steak either so if hubby has his mind set on steak, I will have something else. When did you have the surgery? Kate

Sorry to hear you are not feeling great. Are you constipated by any chance?

By drinking, I mean alcohol. Don't stop general drinking hahaha ????

It's never too soon to change eating and drinking habits. Will you need another scan before the surgery? Kate

I was advised to take the following vitamins: Multivitamin twice a day Calichew with with D3 three times a day Vitamin D In addition I take Vitamin C, Vitamin K and a B12 patch Changing your habits now will make it easier for you after the surgery. Best of luck!! Kate

What a lovely caring boyfriend! drinks Pillow for resting the seat belt on Pain relief Blanket as she might be cold Stops for walks and toilet Music Best wishes Kate

There are lots of forums on Bariatricpal pal. Why not check them all out Oh and welcome ! Kate

Looking good !! Congratulations. Keep up the good work Kate

Do you order a starter when you are out or a main meal? I order a starter, halve it, pop it into a tupperware container and eat the rest. That way I can finish the rest later in the day. Kate

@@char3672 Yes it is... They have a whole range of stuff too. Kate

It took me a good 6 weeks to feel as if I had any energy but everyone is different. I went back to work at 5 weeks and was in bed by 6pm every night, exhausted. Yet, some here go back to work after a week and are fine. You really need to be sipping all day long. Protein shakes, Protein drinks etc. How long are you on fluids for? You will feel much better once you are eating 'real' foods. Keep siping and congratulations! Kate

I am sure that your surgeon will give you a meal plan to follow (or the NUT in your team) or at least they should do. Being so tired is awful, I remember it so well, so have sympathy with you! My own personal view is that mashed potatoes are not the best thingto eat at this stage (17 months out I still don't eat potatoes). You need protein first, to help you heal and fill you up. Things such as greek yogurt, soft scambled eggs, soups blended with protein, protein shakes, protein puddings etc. However its best to follow your surgeons plan. Congratulations on the surgery! Kate