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Fridge Pickers Wear Bigger Knickers --- LOVE this lol Kate

Since surgery I haven't had sugar and never craved it. I used to love it on Cornflakes and in tea and coffee. Sugar, in my opinion is the worst thing you can put into your body. It's addictive, screws your health up and has no nutritional value at all. For me, it's like carbs. The more I have the more I want. Kate

@@Patticake74 ... It did thank you

I have a black lab called Jasper and we spend a couple of hours a day walking across Salisbury Plain in England. It's hilly and vast so we both get plenty of exercise in. I have just had skin surgery and haven't walked outside for two weeks. I miss it !!!! Kate

Call your GP and see what they have to say. I really hope you feel better soon Kate

What kind of things have you been eating more than three bites of? This is very difficult to answer as what is one bite to one person is three bites to another (size wise). However I can be full after a few bites myself depending what I am eating (say steak) and what I have eaten in my previous meals of the day. chicken and fish, I can manage four ounces and a little veg. Some days I eat a lot (well what I consider a lot), some days I will have a couple of spoons of something then I don't want to eat anymore as I feel I am sated. I am envious when I see people here say they are maintaining on 2000 calories a day and just having that over three meals and no Snacks. I just cannot do that. Kate

For me, especally for the first year, it was high Protein and very low carbs (under 20) daily. Now I do carb cycling. I try to eat 5 times a day, 3 meals and 2 Snacks, eat very clean and im mindful of what and how I am eating. On some days, I dream about eating the contents of the whole fridge, pantry and cupboards hahaha Are you eating enough, drinking enough fluids, keeping to the 'rules' of not drinking with meals. Have bad habits come back without you really noticing? Do you log everything you eat? Do you exercise every day? Are you being honest with yourself as to what you are eating/drinking? Kate

@@Chrisanna Welcome to a very exciting time of your life. Read as much as you can, question as much as you want and best wishes for the process to be quick and easy. Keep reading and posting Kate

Congratulations to you and best wishes for a speedy recovery. Let us know how you get on when you can Kate

Go straight to your bariatric team or if you cant then go to the ER, where I hope they will be able to help you. I really hope you feel better soon. *hugs* Kate

I loved the fact you could drink before and after a Protein drink, especially in the beginning when I was advised to get fluids in first before worrying about protein. Kate

I followed my surgeons plan however a few times I went back to the stage before, as I felt I wasn't ready to progress. I went very slowly trying new foods for a couple of days to see how I coped with it, before trying anything else. In my own opinion I think waiting an extra few days isnt going to do you any harm, whereas eating before you are physically able to, might do. Is it really worth the risk? Best wishes with your decision. Kate

Everything went really well. I have been home a few days after spending a week in hospital as I had a few procedures done. I hope to write a blog about this soon! Im very swollen but happy with what I see already !! Thank you all for the good wishes Kate

Wow, you look amazing. Keep up the good work! Kate

Really glad to hear it all went well for you, congratulations and speedy recovery Kate

Thats the problem with compairing yourself to others because the fact is, we all loose at different rates and if you are one of the slower losers, then it can be really disappointing. Keep to the plan, dont weigh yourself too often and remember that slow and steady is just as good as drpping the weigh quickly ( I personally think the slow and steady way is better !) Whats your water/protein/carb daily intake? Do you log everything on an app like myfitnesspal? I know its difficult and hope you get some good advice here. Re-think your plan as you said 'almost perfectly'. There may be things which you are doing which need to stop. Keep in touch with your team and keep in touch here and let us know how you are getting on. Best Wishes! Kate

Do you have any psych support to help you through this? Everytime theres an advert on get up and do something around the house. Drink lots of Water if you can at this stage. Write a positive statement/afformation each morning and pin it to a board or on the front of your frindge. Repeat it when you feel weak and think you might act on your cravings. Now is the time to take control of your mind and when you do that, everything else just falls into place. Be strong, you CAN do this!! Kate

It could be dehydration but you need to check with your team. I hope you feel better soon and congrats on the surgery! Kate

You look fabulous! Keep up the good work Kate

You look fantastic.... Keep up the good work !! Kate

Wow. Congratulations on doing so well and the time doesnt matter ! Loving the tshirt btw. Kate

Sorry to hear about this. Can you look into other options? Dont give up !! Hugs Kate

I lost a size and a half, went from wide to medium fit and in boots XS in the calf. Kate

I was exhausted until about week 5 then everything changed. You need to speak to your team and follow what they say. Best of luck

I have been sick a few times due to not chewing enough, eating too fast or too much. I also learnt fried food doesn't agree with me no matter how small it is. I never saw it as being an issue with the sleeve, rather it was an issue with me. Kate