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This video was posted in a private Facebook group I'm a part of and I thought some people might want to watch it. I found it interesting and he explains things quite clearly and simply (though I don't think they treat it simplistically, which was nice).
The title says 'how to stop stomach stretching' but it's actually talking about eating post op and some of the reasons people regain, how to avoid it etc. It also discusses how portion size changes further out post op an some other things.

I'm only 20lbs down but I had my first NSV today because a pair of jeans that were too tight on the thighs and just about did up on the waist (but couldn't be worn in public) no fit me and are even a little loose.
I have a bag of plus size clothes in different sizes from past closet sort outs as my weight changed because I don't want to spend money on new clothes until I hit regular sizes, but my wardrobe is going to be very limited until then as the only clothes I had was that bag and the ones I brought home in my suitcase.

It could be for a few reasons, one to get you used to eating smaller portions, two to make sure you're also keeping your fat intake down as the point of pre-op is to reduce the liver.
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There was another post about this issue recently, someone who had kidney disease in one of his I think? Would you be okay getting enough Protein in post op? (I'm assuming you've talked about that with your doc)
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It could be for a few reasons, one to get you used to eating smaller portions, two to make sure you're also keeping your fat intake down as the point of pre-op is to reduce the liver.
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I've taken out travel insurance with Medical Travel Shield and it wasn't as much as I thought it would be. £240 for me and my partner.

It could be for a few reasons, one to get you used to eating smaller portions, two to make sure you're also keeping your fat intake down as the point of pre-op is to reduce the liver.
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I'm only 20lbs down but I had my first NSV today because a pair of jeans that were too tight on the thighs and just about did up on the waist (but couldn't be worn in public) no fit me and are even a little loose.
I have a bag of plus size clothes in different sizes from past closet sort outs as my weight changed because I don't want to spend money on new clothes until I hit regular sizes, but my wardrobe is going to be very limited until then as the only clothes I had was that bag and the ones I brought home in my suitcase.

It's fairly normal to hit a stall when changes food phases, so I wouldn't worry. I was sleeved 2/2, but am on liquids for another week before going to the mushy/pureed stage. I expect I'll stop losing then for a while.

Yes went ok thanks
In little pain
Very nausea but not sick
Been up walking around today
Had a cuppa tea and Water
Getting there xx

I was looking at a surgery comparison site and I'm sure they were including results from an 18 year study of the sleeve. I can't remember the site bow but if you Google you may find it.

I had miso Soup today

I had to make a change in Paris because I was flying to Birmingham, each flight was just over an hour, but with the on Necton time it was about 3 and a half hours.

I had surgery yesterday the 9th. I feel alright. I did get some gas pains in my shoulder, but I walked the halls and they went away. I love ice chips because it is all I can have right now. The best thing is I got to go through this process with my best friend. We were sleeved an hour apart.

I do sometimes have a twinge or a little pain and my mind immediately goes 'ah! leak!'

I had mine done in Prague and flew back to the UK after with no problems. I was given injections in my stomach every day I was there post surgery to stop blood clots, but didn't have to take any injections home to do myself.

Getting close now, good luck with it!

I'm not sure how it works in Canada, but can't you go to your general doctor and have them refer you to one?

I got really lucky in that I have had no gas pain at all. Which is weird because I've had lots of actual gas.

Thank you so much for your comment on my video. I've subscribed to you and can't wait to watch and get caught up on your journey. I have a lot of binge watching to do! YAY!!!!

Get tea bags and brew your own tea, rather than buy ready made, then there's nothing in it other than what you add.

I am so excited! I am on day 13 of my clear liquid, Protein shake pre-op diet so I understand what you new pre-opers are going through. Here are a few things that has helped me - if you can have sugar free popsicles try putting an orange one in your vanilla shake (or any flavor popsicle), put a little Decaf instant coffee in shakes it helps cut down on sweetness as well as changes the flavor and of course the sugar free syrups. I have caramel and I combine a chocolate shake with a few squirts of caramel and a little instant coffee and its just like Starbucks...not really but it's something different! I also got an ice tea maker so I can put decaf tea in it and add stevia if I want it a little sweet and mint if I'm feeling real crazy. I got tired of the taste of sweeteners. Also, congrats to all that are on the losers bench already! Its so inspiring to hear how well everyone is doing! Keep letting us know what works for you and how you're doing! I'm praying and thinking about all of you!!! I have surgery this Monday, Feb 8th so if you could do the same for me I would appreciate it!

This is going to sound obvious, but drink more and take the Vitamins etc you should be? I'm not sure what else your friend is expecting?

I drink, it goes down, and then a second later it hurts, I have to wait for it. I was given something warm to drink this morning that didn't hurt so much (was it tea? was it chocolate? no idea, it was brown and milky and didn't really taste like anything) I was able to finish the mug in about 20 mins or so, and bad my first bm after, so things seem to be ok.

You mentioned that when you went back to eating the right kind of food and lost a few pounds, so I would say your sleeve is working as it should. Keep on eating the right kind of food (I don't know if you were in maintenence after your first loss or not, but if you were obviously reduce calories to go back into WL mode) and you should continue to see progress. I posted a video in this forum a couple of days ago about sleeve tolerance and stretching as you get further out from surgery that may be helpful to you.