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'Just because you can, doesn't mean you should'... I love that saying I say it to myself daily hahaha

I really can't remember at all... as long as it was going down I was happy. You are doing great !

Congratulations ! Kate

You will be able to go out and eat, just smaller portions or starters and might have to stay away from certain foods such as fried and heavy carbs. I have 2 lunches a week out with work colleagues and my family and I go out a couple of times a week at night. Initially it might be difficult finding something you will tolerate and I used to have Soups a lot. Get in the habit of taking a container so you can bring the rest you can't eat for later in the day, especially if its Protein. The benefit of health FAR outweighs the fact you can't eat what you used to. Good luck ! Kate

You will be fine, I'm sure and congratulations. Keep yourself busy, have your hair cut, do all the laundry, clean the house and stock the cupboards, write Holiday cards etc etc and it will fly by. Good luck !! Kate

I was and I LOVED it... I was sad when it was blocked after a day and I had to have the line removed. Kate

@Imart133 [ For the first 3 months you should have nothing but clear liquids and Protein drinks then after 3 months you can begin with soft like eggs and still protein drinks. You can find a book on gastric sleeve that will tell you step by step what doctors recommend. I'm 7 months post-op and eating pretty much what is tolerated. Be aware that if your sleeve surgery was done properly you may not be able to tolerate what you once could and your taste could change.....my tastes have changed and I cannot tolerate eggs or mayo, sounds weird I know.. I've lost 117 to-date after 7 months so you will do great just follow a reputable diet and not this Mexico doctor and like the last person said find a u.s.doctor asap, for your health...but do your homework and see how many of these surgeries doctor has performed and see what reviews doctor has been given by his/her patients.. hope this helps! Good luck!! ] Please be aware that not all teams state 3 months for clear liquids and protein drinks. Mine was one week clear, one week liquids, two weeks pureed, two weeks soft and then if i was ready then onto general food. I ended up staying on some of the levels for longer as I wasnt ready for the next stage. Personally, I feel three months of clear liquids and drinks is way too long (just my own opinion) but you should find a good bariatric team and follow their instructions. I really do hope you feel better soon xx

In the sales, discount online shopping stores, ebay.... I did before and I do now. I LOVE my wardrobe of clothes. Kate

As @@Aggiemae said, I would puree some good quality chicken with low fat gravy rather than eating out of a tin/jar. Just my opinion Kate

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Congratulations to both of you !! Kate

The start of your new life, so exciting! Make sure you come back and let us know how everything went. Congrats Kate

Have you asked your team? Every surgeon has different ideas about the liver diet so best to check with them. Best wishes for the upcoming surgery! Kate

My relationship hasn't changed at all, My husband has been very supportive even in weeks 4 and 5 when I was a bitch from hell (due to hormone changes). Once I was back on HRT I was fine, we were fine and still are.

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You look fantastic!! Well done

*Holds her hand up* There are quite a few from the UK (You might be better posting in the UK forum) and Welcome

You look amazing ....You Go Girl!!

Congratulations on the surgery, everyday will be better ! Speedy recovery. Kate

Congratulations and best wishes for a speedy recovery

Congrauations for getting through thanksgiving whilst sticking to the plan and 16llbs is amazing! When is your surgery? Kate

I have Hashimoto's thyroiditis OzRoo... We should do a survey and see how many auto immune sufferers have a runny nose lol Hope you get relief soon

I am 16 months post op and my nose still runs after eating or drinking. I buy tissues in bulk now. I would have thought it would have lessened by now but it hasn't. Family and friends all know now that I will be blowing my nose throughout a meal. It's a small price to pay although annoying. I don't use anything to try to dry it up, with all the tablets and vitimins we take I didn't want to add another thing to the list.

I have always suffered with constipation, since being about 9/10 years old and I too was worried about a high Protein diet making it worse. I find that if I don't drink enough or walk enough, I can get really compacted and its a nightmare to 'get out'.. Im just doing a colon cleanse over 2 weeks and stuff is certainly moving along ! Someone reported that when they eat advacado they go to the loo. I think there are lots of suggestions and ideas. Its just finding the one that works for you. Good Luck ! Kate

@@paulita8323 Congratulations and welcome to the losers bench The few weeks after the surgery is tough but stick to the plan and before you know it you will be on healthy foods. Kate