Susan Lewis

T b able t put a lap tray down flat on a plane instead of it restin on my belly. Th simple every day things lol

Hi robbie&caitlyn. I live near Bridgend. Got sleeved 10 Dec at POW hospital. I used Atkins Protein Shakes and bars but t b honest I didn't use many

Well. I,m def not eatin enough Protein. I,ll concentrate on havin more. Thank you all

Mayb that's where I,m goin wrong. I will try t include Protein throughout th day instead of at end of day. I did ask about tryin t include protein at lunch time but was told don't worry about it, u only need 100 grams so can have it in evenin meal. But now I will take some protein Snacks t work with me and include protein in my lunch

One meal of Protein is not enough.

Our bodies can't digest more than 20-25 grams of protein at a time. That means for me I have to eat protein 4 plus times a day.

You should have some protein at every meal and snack and eat the protein first.

I would be curious to see what you were given for a post-op food plan.

As I said, Protein is with my evening meal. Not sure how u say my portion sizes r larger than urs. I have a mug of veg Soup, and sometimes can't finish it, 1/2 oz porridge, or 1 wee rabid, and again don,t always finish it and a small bowl of evenin meal whether it's meat and veg or curry or whatever but usually can't finish that. I keep my protein for evening meal with veg so that I know I,m havin enough, then veg soup or salad for lunch, again so that I have my 5 a day, which is a struggle sometimes

Well I usually have 1/2 oz porridge made with Water, dash of milk and raspberries. lunch is usually home made veg Soup and evening meal is some kind of Protein and veg. I find I have t eat something between meals as I get a burning sensation in my stomach and feel sick. I try t keep Snacks t fruit, nuts or a biscuit. I have started Nordic walking, using a cross trainer and swimming, so I try t do one of these a day. I have managed t lose 3 lb this week so it is coming off a bit but I feel it should b comin off faster considering how little my portions are, prob just being a little impatient. I have lost 2 stone in. 6 weeks. I,m prob not drinking enough water so will have t concentrate more on that. And try t increase exercise

Nearly six weeks post op but weight isn't comin off. So frustrating. I was advised t stick t 3meals a day, no Snacks but feel so sick between meals I have t have snacks. Initially lost nearly 2 stone but nothing since. So afraid this isn't goin t work. Knew it wouldn't b that easy

Again I agree with all above. I am nearly 4 weeks post op. First two weeks were bad, third starting t feel better, now gettin back t drivin, eatin very small meals and swimming. In my mid fifties and I wish I,d done this years ago. My weight issues have affected my self esteem for many years. I wish I could have lost th weight through diet but unfortunately couldn't. I have bin overweight since my mid twenties following pregnancy. So if I was u then I would deff have th op, u will have th rest of your life with no weight issues brill xx

I did panic th few hrs before surgery but nearly three weeks on and losing two stone I think I made th right decision. Started going through my clothes this morning Great feelin t find that something now fits and others are already too big. You won't regret takin this decision, I only wish I had done it years ago xx

Have lots of Soups in stock. Clear t start with, I used chicken noodle Soup but drained th noodles out with a t strainer, yogurts and jelly. Doesn't sound a lot but u will struggle t eat half a cup of soup or whole yog. My fridge was full of half eaten jelly and yog and soup. U then can start t have slightly thicker soups, but I would Water them down a bit t start with x

My hubby was here and helped but t b honest I could have managed as long as I didnt d too much. Was sore, windy and nauseous but not everyone gets this. Biggest prob was sleeping. Up every 2 hrs walkin round etc. just couldn't get comfy. Thee weeks in and now sleepin quite well. Wind is still a prob especially when I start eatin. Not back in work yet. Not quite ready. Find drivin can b uncomfortable and leaves me with a sore tummy

Forgot t add my surgeon took 50 mins. But was very mean with pain relief

Hi. I'm nearly 2 weeks post op. Unfortunately I had severe nausea and wind from th start. First week was th worst. I still get bouts of nausea and wind seems t build up in th evening. I,m noe managing undiluted Soup, bout 3/4 mug at a time. Have tried pushing it with a few things but revert back t soup. I'm sooo glad th nausea has eased as it made me feel so ill. I have tried drivin once but it was too soon. Luckily husband is off work for 2 weeks so he,s drivin. I,m havin trouble sleeping, unable t get comfortable, so very tired at mo. How is your weight coming off. Mine is quite slow considering how little I,m eating

I'm on my 5 day post op recovery. I always have th fear of not waking up as I have problems with anaesthetic but they took all of this into consideration and it went well. Th worst is the wind pain, lots of peppermint Water eases it but nature has t take its course. I won't deny I have some pain and discomfort, also some nausea. But each day is slightly better and I'm tryin t concentrate on th positives. How some people manage t go back t work within days amazes me. I,m going t take my time and look after me. It's taken a lot t go through with this so I need t spoil me xx

Home from surgery. They kept me in 2extra nights as my drain was still draining. Surprised by th amount of post op pain from th wind. On th mend now

I'm Tom too. I can't sleep. Stomach has been upset. It's 1 am here in uk so will try again t get some sleep x

Please add me. Link won't work. sue.lewisfarm@googlemail.com Op is Tom. Won't my hospital give me something for a dry mouth ?

Very helpful. I have mine on 10th. Wish me luck x

Hi. Mine is on th 10th pm. Nervous. Anxious. All the expected emotions.

10th. UK. good luck

Hi perfectly imperfect. My surgery is on 10th dec. as long as I can shake off this cold. Gettin nervous/anxious Petrified I ll catch another cold before it. Even my stomach is playin up. I,m tryin t focus on the post op positives like buyin/fittin into smaller clothes(which I have a plenty in th attic).

I had a Tummy Tuck 5 years ago after losing 5 stone. Now gained the weight, op is 10th dec. so not sure how tummy will look

Best wishes. Would love t hear from u post op.

Best of luck t u all f Tom. Lookin forward t hearing from you following surgery xx