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Right now --- Plus coffee if you drink it. Get the headache's out of the way before surgery. Best of luck Kate

Don't be depressed just be grateful to have found the app now and for the future. I love MyFitnessPal.. it keeps me accountable.

@@anonmom I meant to add best wishes for the surgery and speedy recovery !! I will save you a seat on the losers bench Kate

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.

If you don't like/believe/insert anything here... just ignore. If you are not liked/believed/insert anything here.... just ignore. Now All PLay Nice. Kate

Some people say the daftest things but probably don't say it in malace. Just ignore them and know that in a short time you will have the support and guidance of your sister and thats all that matters. I had one colleague say, "Can't you just diet" which I brushed off by thinking she was just concerned for me and the surgery I was having. Thinking about it from her point of view stopped me being angry with her and since surgery she has been a great deal of support. Best Wishes. Kate

Cottage cheese, greek high Protein yoghurts, pureed chicken with gravey, tuna blended, poached eggs, scrambled eggs, thicker Soups, protein puddings, some fruits. I tended to try something for a few days before introducing something new. Kate

I know its easier said than done but can you try some relaxation/breathing exercises which can help to calm you. Its surprising how much this can help with anxiety and stress. You can do them almost anywhere and no one will know you are doing them. If you google it you will have a lot of information on how to do this. Best wishes for the meeting with the surgeon and keep in touch to let us know how you get on Kate

Whooot Whooot .. Congratulations! I have saved a seat for you on the losers bench Speedy recovery! Kate

@AB2B Thank you !

Yes it does

I wouldnt say so. I used hair thickening shampoo and conditioner and that worked a treat. Doesn't stop the hair loss but at least I could make it look half decent. Kate

Every day gets a little better and once you hit the puree stage you will feel in seventh heaven lol Congratulations on the surgery and speedy recovery. Kate

I had the same. Its the incision where the stomach is removed. If it carries on being painful it might be good to call your team and let them know so that they can put your mind at rest. Congratulations on the surgery and best wishes for a speedy recovery. Kate

Think positive thoughts and you will be fine. This is the start of a new you !! Exciting times Please make sure you let us all know how everything went. Best wishes for the surgery and a speedy recovery Kate

Thats a great weight loss... Congratulations!!

Wow, great results... Congratulations !! Kate

Drives you mad doesn't it. Like the other posters, I used to scratch round them and that seemed to give relief.

The goal set by my surgeon was 160. My personal goal was always 140. I have passed both goals but havent weighed myself for the past two weeks due to having skin surgery. Even though im very swollen my clothes are looser which seems odd lol. I will give it another 2 or 3 weeks before jumping back on the scale!!

Glue and strips. No issues with them and you can hardly see the scars now! Kate

Oh congratualtions, very exciting time ahead for you. I will save you a seat on the losers bench!! Kate

Initially (and this is my personal thought) salad isn't the best thing to eat early on only because your stomach is still recovering, will be tiny with the swelling and you need Protein before salad. I eat salad now after 17 months and really enjoy it but there are times that I can't eat much, maybe a couple of bites after I get the protein in. Go by what your team says, as I am sure there will be lots of differing thoughts here. Please be aware that tomatoes have small seeds in and can get 'caught' in a healing stomach. When you do have it, enjoy! The crunch is lovely Kate

What didn't work: Tons of fluids, MoM, Senna, Smooth Move Tea, Benefibre.... then What did: Dulcolax and DulcoEase stood softeners and some vasaline up my bottom to help with the erm 'journey'. Its the most awful feeling when you are constipated and are very impacted. I was at work once a few weeks after surgery, went to the loo and had to strip off I was sweating so much. 45 minutes later I was back at my desk. I swear to God it was worse than childbirth lol. I have just had skin surgery and prepped for this problem, as I believe general anaesthesia can result in constipation too. Didn't have an issue this time. Hope you find something that works for you soon! Kate

Call your team asap and ask. Please don't take risks and not tell them. They might open you up and then decided not to do the surgery (it has happened before) and you don't want that do you. Please don't go by people on the boards saying things like 1) I didnt have to do anything until 12 hrs before surgery 2) You will be fine, I cheated and was fine, so you will be too. You have to follow what your surgeon wants you to, not theirs. I really hope the surgery goes ahead, once you have discussed with your surgeon. Please let us know how things go !! Kate

Have you tried Syntrax Necture? I get it from Amazon and when I have days when I don't feel like eating (which isnt often now), I make sure I get my Protein in with this. I have tried a few flavours but only really like the grape. I make a huge glass of it and use a full scoop which makes it 24g of protein. I also have protein latte, which I have every morning, winter and summer and thats lovely too. Once you start on the next stage it will be so much easier. Don't rush though, listen to your body. Hope you feel better soon Kate