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My dietitian has said week 4 for me, not before. Everyone seems to be told a different thing and I guess it’s also to do with the person and what they can accept at that stage too. eggs.... mmmmmmm ( sorry on pre-op liquid diet lol) Kate

I can't offer advice as I am not post op yet but just wanted to wish you well and I hope you feel better soon. ~ gentle hugs ~ Kate

@@littlebuddy213 how much fluids are you managing to get in today? I have bought protein water too (coconut) and its lovely. Hope I still like it after the op lol. It's a totally different taste to the shakes, which I also think are good. Kate @@justajackie How are you doing today? How was the op and are you home yet? Kate

Congratulations to all of the sleervers who are now 'on the other side'. Can't wait to be able to say that myself!! Kate

Wonderful that you are enjoying it!! All that exercise without being in the gym and the social side will be great for you too. @CowgirlJane You have done so well, it's time to get out there and enjoy it Hugs Kate

I was often told to finish my plate, at home and especially at school. I can vividly remember school puddings, the custard would have skin on it and if you were the unlucky one you'd get it. I was told to sit there once, missing out on playtime until I had finished all the custard. I gagged and gagged until I was sick but still had to finish it. I will never ever forget that bully of a woman, the school cook. I detested her. I know my portions have always been on the large side and would think it was okay, if it was a healthy meal. However I was still living as that kid at the school dinner table. Quite often my hubby would finish his meal as he was full but I couldn't stand seeing left over food, so I would finish his too. I know I have far to go and only on the first step of my journey. I need to 'unlearn' the learnt. I will do it though!! Kate

Those MRI machines are tiny!! Well done for getting to the point where you felt okay going into/out of one I had an MRI a year or so ago and burnt my elbows coming out. I could have cried. Hugs Kate

I have been told by my 'team' not to drink carbonated fluids at all. I think I will stick to it as so many people state it gave them problems, however some say it didn't at all. If you are really desperate ry a small sip and see how you manage it Kate

Welcome to the forums Sophie and glad to hear you are feeling amazing. Keep up the good work !! Kate

The body is such a wonderful tease... Drink as much Water as you can, get Protein down and exercise more each week ... AND put the scales away for a bit. Try seeing how you are doing by how clothes fit rather than the scales say. I am sure you'd be surprised. Be kind to yourself too Kate

Hubby wants a holiday when I am at goal too.. on the back of a motorbike across Canada. Gawd Kate

@@Kushka Thats a great idea, a holiday at goal. Mind if I pinch that Hugs Kate

Do what the others here have suggested for a few weeks THEN get the scales out and weigh yourself. I know it's hard not to hop on and off the scales, but this may be one of the times that you need to. You have been through a huge operation and your body needs time to heal and 'sort itself out'. Drink, eat protein and exercise. Oh and well done !!! Hugs Kate

@@AvalonNeeCee Best wishes to you too ! Kate

I think I will need a new wardrobe of clothes, every 30 llbs and will take a trip down to the recycling with the old stuff. Cathartic cleansing - I'm looking forward to it Hugs Kate

Congratulations ..... not too long now and it's great that you are excited about it all !! It's good to keep busy too and will make the time fly. I will be doing the same thing in 2 weeks. Best wishes for a straightforward op and quick recovery Hugs Kate

@@Nyelaah I am on my first day too and having 3 shakes a day. Having fasted for 40 days before, I know it gets easier after a few days so its not forever. Like the others said, drink lots of Water and keep busy. Spend time here and read the sucess stories and involve yourself a lot. Buy some bariatric books and read, read, read. I have a couple of Alex Brecher's books and Weight Loss Surgery Cookbook for Dummies. I found each book really helpful and informative. Best of Luck!! Kate

@C2CFOREVER Whohohooooo todays the day. Sending gentle hugs and hoping that everything goes smooth and well! Please let us all know how you arwe after the surgery Kate

I went the NHS route and was told it would be 2 - 3 year weight. So I opted to go private and have my surgery on 23/07. @@Roully There is a UK group here. It would be really good if a few of us could start using it to keep in touch and sort out the whats, wheres and why's in the UK. However the forums are great no matter which ones you use. Please add me as a friend if you want to keep tabs !! Kate

@@gerbils8118 Welcome and congratualtions on the start of your journey. Kate

Best wishes for today and please let us know how everything went. Such an exciting time for you!! ~~ Gentle hugs ~~ Kate

@@Babbs Now I am going to HAVE to read the flounce thread lol Hugs Kate

Wow so many of us being sleeved in July! We should start having social gatherings lol. Kate

I have tried meaningful meditation before, as I use it in my job with others and I just can't seem to relax enough and then find it irritating that I can't. However a lot of people I work with have been able to do it and really feel its doing some good. I feel a bit two faced telling people how good it is and not being able to reach that point of peace myself lol. EFT rocks. Thanks for posting this!! Kate

@ Welcome to the mad house (in a very nice way of course) I do like the funnier more light hearted posts too. Being serious about this is needed but so is the laughter and fun aspects as well !! Hope you are feeling good 9 days in Hugs Kate