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I think this is a little more complicated than just getting on with it. Have you spoken to your therapist about having WLS? When are you due to have the surgery? One bit of personal advice though, don't focus on what you can't do - focus on what you CAN do. Really wish you the very best and please come here to vent so we can support you Kate

@@msjessy323 Best wishes for a safe surgery and speedy recovery !! Make sure you let us all know how you get on Kate

Congratulations !! Whootwhoot Kate

For me, the problem is that once I have the tiniest bit of refined sugar, I want more. So I have to cut it out completely. Sent from my Nexus 5X using the BariatricPal App Me too! Same with carbs

I had moderate pain but nothing that couldn't be controlled by pain medication. From the sound of it, you will be fine Kate

As Berry78 said, this is a good time to research the sleve surgery and what you need to do both pre and post op. The books Alex B has are a great starting point and there are lots of YouTube videos from both surgeons and people who have been through the surgery themselves. One thing I would say is, you mentioned you want to lose 100 lllbs by June. Don't set yourself up for failure, just in case you lose less. Concentraite on being much healthier by June.

First of all congratulations on deciding to go with the sleve. As for the questions, it would be best asking your surgeon at the first consult as you should be following his guidelines with regards to questions 2,4,and 5. You will get a range of answers here but I will answer the few that I can from my own experience. 1) It really depends on how long you are staying in for but the things I took and used were: Change of clothes for going home (baggy dress as I couldnt stand anything round my tummy) Toiletries/hair brush GasX strips Lip balm (dont use Vasaline if you are on oxygen after the surgery!!) Mobile and charger Ipad/kindle and charger Some magazines 3 nightdresses (I stayed in 5 nights) For the drive home, my husband brought a pillow so I could put the seat belt round it. 2) I can but never 6oz.. Most I have eaten at 17 months out is 4 oz Protein and tiny bit of veg. 3) Biotin didnt do a thing for me (I used it for the first 12 months) and now I use Nioxin thickening shampoo which has made a heck of a difference to how my hair looks. I wasted a LOT of money. As for vitamins, your surgeon will advise on these. I take a multi Vitamin, Vit D, Vit K, Calcium and Vit C (my own choice as I have just had skin surgery) Hope the first consult goes well and you get your questions answered !! Kate

Some people get a longer presurgery diet. Depends on BMI, preexisting conditions, etc. Sent from my SM-N920R4 using the BariatricPal App Seems a hell of a long time to just be on liquids although I know all surgeons do things different. I just wanted to know if was just liquids, as some add a main meal of protein and veg. I did 18 days and that was so difficult at times. I can't imagine 5 weeks! Best of luck to you both Kate

I use Nioxin and LOVE it. Its made a huge difference. Kate

It's only two days and I know its so hard but you are actually over the hill with this. Keep at it !! Congratulations on the planned surgery... I will save a seat on the losers bench for you! Kate

Is it 5 weeks of just liquids? Kate

Liquids don't stay in your stomach for any amount of time once you are fully healed post-op. They pass straight through in a matter of seconds. Protein, as a nutrient satiates hunger for longer than carbs, meaning you won't be hungry as soon after ingesting it. But protein shakes don't actually fill your stomach. So drinking immediately afterward won't "dilute" the protein. A protein shake is about 90% Water as it is.... Just this ^^^ Kate

@@e.mejia10 Congratulations and speedy recovery Kate

Looking amazing !! Congratulations Kate

Love it !! Kate

Congratulations and speedy recovery ! I am glad to hear it all went well. Kate

I had chewable Vitamins for the first few months. I tried regular ones at 3 months but was sick after taking them and it put me off. Since 9 months I have been taking regular tablets and Im fine with it. Thyroxine, I took sublingualy, which I already did pre-op. My BP tablets and Prozac - I didn't take for the first week. After that I used to break the capsule and add them to soup/food when I was cleared to have them. Kate

It's not forever and once you are on puree it will be so much better. I used to hang an outfit which I really wanted to get into, on the outside of the wardrobe in my bedroom. It was the first thing I saw in the morning and the last thing at night. That really kept me focused. I was also encouraged daily, by knowing that my body was easier to lugg around. My knees stopped hurting, my back stopped aching and I was able to get up and down stairs without being out of breath. Keep at it! Kate

During the work week: 7am: Protein latte 10am: Greek yogurt/eggs/ or berries/nuts 1pm: lunch - usually out and will be either chicken or fish with salad or veg 4pm: Some nuts/fruit or a protein bar/avocado/baby bel/eggs or the like 8pm: Chicken/fish/pork with veg The Snacks are based on what I am doing work wise so can change. At the weekends I tend to just eat 3 meals and one snack and my meals are spread out more. Kate

Thanks.. that made me laugh!! Kate

Just be very careful that you don't become dehydrated. My own opinion is that if you do, you need to contact your GP or hospital asap. Hope you feel better soon!! Kate

Fantastic... you look amazing ! Kate

@@barrel racer again Put the scales away for a week, stick to what you are doing and then get weighed at the end of the week. Stalls are annoying and screw with your head but most of us go through them. You just need to keep your eye on the prize @daisy63. : Having WLS isnt the answer. You can put all the weight back on and more if you don't stick to the guidelines. The sleve is a tool you work with and if you do it the right way, it can be an amazing life changing thing. Good luck to both of you Kate

@@msro48 Congratulations and best wishes for a speedy recovery

Sending you positive vibes. Best of luck with the surgery and speedy recovery. Kate