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I had a blowout before I started 18 days of the liver diet. It was okay but even then I just didn't see the point in it, still did it though. By blowout I meant i had a main meal out in a lovely posh restaurant AND a pudding lol. I needed to get my head sorted before surgery, I did and felt it really helped afterwards, sort of like half the battle being won. Have a treat but don't overdo it. Remember the sleeve is a tool, not an answer. Best Wishes Kate

I was told mine had to come off. Go with what your team says Best wishes for the surgery!

@@BBweightlossjourney I just follow a couple of very low carb days with 2 or 3 'healthy' carb days. I used to do it more so when I used to go to the gym and have higher carb days on the days I did workouts. My gym pass has expired and as I am having plastics in January I am not renewing it until I have recovered. There are many carb cycling protocols out there, but most suggest alternating between at least two of three types of days: High-carb daysThese days generally call for something around 2 to 2.5 grams of carbs per pound of body weight. They’re the highest in terms of caloric intake as well. Low-carb daysMost protocols peg your carb intake around 0.5 grams of carbs per pound of body weight on low-carb days, which can be a bit of a struggle if you’re also training on those days. Caloric intake is usually lower than high-carb days, too. No-carb daysThese days are, quite frankly, rather hellish. A true no-carb day calls for less than 30 grams of carbs for the entire day and a low caloric intake as well. {taken from https://www.muscleforlife.com/the-definitive-guide-to-carb-cycling/} It really works well for me, I am sure others would disagree with it. You need to figure out what works for you and your body. Thats all that matters !!

Sounds good. I follow carb cycling which works really well for me, sounds a similar principle and allows me to feel as if I am not deprived. Kate

I'd grin and bear it and it should soon pass... Having coffee might get rid of the headache but you need to ask your surgeon if you have restrictions with coffee after surgery. Might be best to get the withdrawl headaches over and done with before surgery. Hope you feel better soon Kate

Following this as I have plastics in January 2017. Congratulations, you are doing great !!

So brutally honest... I have always enjoyed reading your posts, I respect you even more now. You say it as it is and take ownership of it. Just want to send a hug to you across the miles. Kate x

Happy birthday to youuuuuuuuu Happy birthday to youuuuuu Happy birthdayyyy dearrrr @@NikkiRT Happy Birthday to youuuuuuuu and well done !! Kate

Congratulations and keep up the good work Kate

I went private. With the NHS I needed to do a years supported diet, then I would have had to wait a minimum of 3 years, THEN might have to wait longer if someone 'more deserving' came along. I have Hashiomotoes Thyroiditis (for 25 years +) Very high blood pressure, depression and was pre-diabetic. Wish I had done it years ago! Kate.

Talk to him, then talk some more.... then some more. Good luck!!

Wow.

Sip, sip, sip, constantly....... and Protein drinks if you can. That way you get protein and fluids in at the same time. Kate

Wonderful OP, very inspiring... Congratulations on making your decision! I will save you a space on the loosers bench!!! Kate

http://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/403-united-kingdom-uk-local-gastric-sleeve-support/ Try that. @AlexBrecher - any idea?

Totally worth it, just wish I had done it earlier ! I am going to be one hell of a sexy sixty year old

Tastes do change and it might be something you NEVER think about afterwards

Alcohol.. but after hitting rock bottom, I slapped myself around a bit then stopped. I wish I could have a drink every now and again but I cant. For me its better that it's never. Kate

Check with your team. They might want to do the 6 week check before saying its okay. Kate

Another hurdle over for you both ! Congratulations Kate

Whohoooooooooo I will save you a spot on the loosers bench!! Congratulations Kate

"Just because you can doesn't mean you should" Say that 20 times before a meal lol. It helped me! What are you eating? Do you stick to the guidelines your team set for you? Do you have a NUT you can talk to about this? are you spreading your meals out or grazing all day? How is your Fluid intake? Congratulations on the surgery.

@@amandask Hello Im 17 months out now and doing good. Do you have a date yet? Kate

Wow thats inspirational... 6 days out all I could do was make it to the bathroom and then back to the sofa ! Congrats on the surgery... Sounds as if you have planned to suceed Kate