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@@Daveo I was in Nevada in Oct 13 - we did a 3 week trip round calif/navada/arizona in a massive RV which was about the size of my home lol. I love the heat but couldn't live there all the time. I do love the fact we have four seasons in England (summer only lasts 2 weeks though ) . Just back from 3 weeks in the South of France which had a daily high of about 34... lovely !! Made me laugh though when I was back in work and driving to the office when the radio presenter and his sidekick were whooping at the high of 23 predicted for the day... Keep your fingers crossed for a few more weeks of sun for us poor Ole English please Kate

@@mslove83 Good luck with everything, make sure you keep in touch and let us all know how you are !! Hugs Kate

I am English and in Wiltshire but have lived in Germany, Canada, Paris - all lovely places to live but I love the English countryside so no more moving for me (although if it was California........ maybe lol) Kate

@Itsanot99 GasX is that liquid or tablets?

Congratulations and thank you for sharing your journey. It's always so encouraging to read others experiences especially over the first few months Kate

Whohoooo exciting times. I'm sure everyone had a few butterflies on the days leading up to their op ! Good luck with everything and make sure you let us all know how everything went. Hugs Kate

Fantastic, I bet you feel really great!! Keep up the good work Hugs Kate

@@sarahleah Not one person I have told has questioned it as they have all seen my struggle with weight over the past 20 years. People can be concerned though and some just downright rude. Make the decision for you and only you. Good luck on your journey Kate

I love the 'last days of disco' - I remember it well lol !! Eating life sounds good too I am a really positive upbeat person but having a crap day today. I have had to come off HRT (patches) before the op and I started a period today. First one in 3 years and I could scream. I feel bleh so will lurk here a bit, go to bed early, have a nice hot drink and tomorrow is another day and a fresh start. No cute name for the sleeve but I could share a choice names for my period right now Kate

Don't you just love predictive text lol.

I would be honest with your surgeon about the smoking and go from there. Hope it all works out for you Kate

@ It seems to be that all surgeons ask for different things. Some ask for a 2 week pre op strict diet, some want 3 days, as many options as there can be. I have to do a 2 week liquid only diet and know it won't be easy but I will do it and I WON't cheat. I don't see the point at this stage. If you go in feeling you will cheat (even subconsciously) then you will. Its 2 weeks out of you life, so in the bigger picture, to maximise your healing etc etc, its nothing. I also believe its a good tool to 'get your head together' before the op. if you want it so bad then you can have it!! Have faith you can. Keep visiting the boards, buddy up with someone going through the pre op at the same time and every morning remember it's only today. Don't worry about tomorrow before its there. When you are hungry, clean your teeth, go for a walk, drink a pint of Water, chew some ice, call your buddy, visualise yourself at the weight you want to be. Hugs Kate

Exciting times ahead .. Congratulations - We have the same pre op date so will think of you on the day! Hope it all goes well. Hugs Kate

Welcome back and congratulations at keeping the weight off Hugs Kate

Best of luck and I am sure you will be fine. What an exciting time for you and its to be expected that people have 'wobbles' every now and again, so be kind to yourself. Please keep us posted on how everything is going. Hugs Kate

I can't offer any advice other than see your GP as soon as you can. I hope its resolved and you feel better soon! Hugs Kate

Try putting 22llbs into two bags and carry it around for an hour... It might change your mind on how well you have really done. I agree that It must be horrible for those who seem to take years to lose, when they read stories about the weight dropping off others at a fast rate. Look at your diet, see if there can be tweeks here and there and exercise more. In fact try exercising whilst still carrying those bags! Changing habits for a lifetime isn't easy but it will be worth it. Hugs and best wishes, keep us posted on how you are doing Kate

@@fatsolovescandy best wishes for the next few weeks. Glad you are here to get support from everyone Not long now! Hugs Kate

@@proudgrammy "you've lost 61 lbs don't look at me, i didn't take them " That made me laugh!

I think it looks fine and part of the dress but as veronda said its how you feel wearing it. Hugs kate

Woohoooo thats wonderful!! I have had to ask for an extension at times and I always found it humiliating so you must feel fantastic. Well done Hugs Kate

@soontobskinny Welcome to your new home This is a wonderful forum to get advice, air off if you are happy or struggling and everyone is so nice and helpful. I feel lexiemia has a valid point - perhaps it will be a doddle for you and if not try considering therapy. I wish you the very best in your journey and keep posting ! Hugs Kate

I have cut down or stopped most of my meds .. but I take PRN pain medication for a problem with my spine (neck area). How about just taking it if you need it and stay off if you feel you can cope? Difficult one to judge and so personal to you. Whatever you decide, I hope it goes well !! hugs Kate

This is a match made in heaven for me, I love to plan. Thanks for a great post Alex. Kate

@willow13 Thank you so much for posting this. Like you mentioned there doesn't seem to be many sleevers from the UK here and it's good to hear from someone who is 6 months out. Your honesty is refreshing and I feel the emotion behind it all so thank you for sharing. My date is 23rd July.... whohooooooooooo Kate