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I'll try this again, with "House work and exercise" ..... LOL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ktlz2uiJ7yA&index=5&list=PL_BRjxOZMd6CjiRbOwyxeSee55qsKJ-4a

Hi, I know how to do it on other sites, but I am having issues here. So, how do I post a YouTube video so it shows with the "play" button. If I include the link, it stays the link .... Is there a way I can attach a YouTube file? Thank you.

Pole dancing without a pole ..... Cracks me up every time! My favourite dancer! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhJ7M71NRXk&index=6&list=PL_BRjxOZMd6CjiRbOwyxeSee55qsKJ-4a @@kmorri How do you include a video clip, like you did?

Hey, Thanks! My weight/goal weight is now correct too! No more goal of 65Ibs, but the 65 kg !

On the phone app "BariatricPal" app, it is in the top right, next to "search" button. I don't know of one on the actual web forum.

Yes, my weight stays the same at times (stalls) however my Measurements change, and I keep Shrinking .... So, it is all good. Inner Surfer's Girl's posts, information and reassurance made me understand the nature of the stalls, and be accepting of my journey. My body does its thing in its own time

Cheers, Enjoy and Best Wishes

This was my Puree stage: Nutri bullet was my friend. pureed soft fruit with Chobani Natural yoghurt plus Protein powder Pureed poached salmon, chicken stock, any yummy and runny sauce Pureed spinach with yoghurt, chicken stock and cottage cheese Pureed chicken mince, stock, pureed frozen vegies, cheese sauce Pureed turkey mince, stock, cheese sauce Pureed soups with added yoghurt and Protein Powder (un-flavoured) I stayed away from red meat in puree stage. No raw veggies or fruit (bananas and paw paw only), I stewed pears. No stewed apples for me during puree stage. I was also adding lump free sauces to my purees. If there were few lumps in sauces, I just blasted it all in the Nutri bullet. Purees had to be Runny! Hence, I was adding stock to all my savoury purees. Diet Jelly and custard, or diet jelly and Vaalia vanilla yoghurt for desert. I also made my own banana yoghurt, with cinnamon and vanilla essence with natural yoghurt. They all tasted good and I didn't have any issues with them. Good Luck

Love this! Thank you @@Inner Surfer Girl

I was told I was moderately lactose intolerant. I am trialling lactose-free milk, but I love my yoghurt and cottage cheese .... I'll try Gasx, and perhaps Probiotics, as I haven't taken any for a long time. Fingers crossed! Don't want to be a Cyclone/Atomic Bomb Queen ...... Never used to burp prior this op. And my farts were mostly silent ones in the past, and not deadly .... LOL Got to laugh! I want to step down from the unwanted throne .....

Since my op, early March 2016, I have become one myself. I don't like it !!! I can't do a silent/non smelly fart anymore .... Now, it is like a loud cannon, and the smell nearly suffocates me at times .... Every day! Does it ever go away ??? Is it due to extra Protein, Benefibre, something else? Will a pro-biotic help? The belching I can cope with, and laugh at it. With the farting issue, well, I've had enough of it. So, long timers, does it ever go away, or does it linger on? What do you do to cope with it? Many Thanks

I did, and still do have sleep issues. Mine are due to my thyroid disease, the more weight I lose the higher my Thyroxine dose becomes, this makes me hyper-thyroid again, and I either stay up all night, on some nights, or fall asleep really late, or wake up really early. My Thyroxine levels are being adjusted, but it takes weeks for each adjustment to work. For now, I got sleeping tablets from my GP. My bariatric psychologist suggested a sedating anti-depressant called Valdoxan, as it does not stimulate appetite, however my GP did not want to prescribe it for me. I also take Melatonin, but without the sleeping pill or a tranquiliser, it does not work for me. Early post op, hunger also kept me awake, and I was advised to have a small Protein snack at night. Good luck, sleep is important for a good recovery. Hope you find a good solution soon! PS. As suggested here, a thorough hormone check could be a good idea, both for female hormone levels and the thyroid.

@@rebecca wills I also have Graves Disease, had it most of my life, but only got formally diagnosed last year. It kept me slim till last 2 years 2014-2016 where I gained 41 kg (90.2 Ibs) !!! I had to have my thyroid destroyed and stabilised prior my VSG, so I finally was sleeved in March 2016, instead of July 2015 ... Auto-immune diseases, hormonal dysfunctions, they all can play havoc with the body/brain/mind and emotions. I am close to 3 months post op, have lost fair bit of weight, still suffering with thyroid issues, as the more weight I lose, the more hyper-thyroid I get, and my Thyroxine dose needs constant monitoring and adjusting. I am afraid that the Ghrelin will come back, after 6 months or so, don't know how this whole journey will pan out. Just trying to do my best one day at a time, and coping with hyper-thyroid symptoms again! The heart ones are the scariest, high blood pressure again and racing pulse, plus rebound insomnia .... As for the hunger and appetite, for now I have lost most of it, and lost my chocolate and sweet cravings. I am very mindful of high Protein diet, fluids, good veggies and vitamins/supplements. As I had such a massive, rapid weight gain in the past 2 years, so far the Sleeve is really helping me. I tried Duromine tablets before, and had to stop as my Graves could not cope with the speed/amphetamine type drugs. I wish you all the best, rebecca! Providing your labs (thyroid) are OK, the surgery should help. You're welcome to PM me. Margo

Good luck @@mikaylag And hello from an ex-Sydney person, currently on the Gold Coast. My out of pocket expenses were $5,000 (with the top cover BUPA PHI) No regrets, almost 3 months post op soon. Cheers, Margo

When I felt like that, I was advised to increase my Proteins, have denser proteins, add Protein powder to my yoghurt, and to drink more Water. Eat my 1/2 cup allowance at regular times. I also had to get a stronger reflux med. This phase of extra hunger is gone for now, my appetite is lot less. All of the things I mentioned above helped me. MyFitnessPal helps with protein, carb, portion sizes and calorie count. My trusted 1/2 cup and 1 cup measuring utensils help me with portion sizes. Dense protein fills me up. Good luck

Weeks ago I stopped using Equal. Mainly because it can stimulate sweet cravings. Got used to Stevia, and now only use it for a sweetener, mainly in my coffee. My sugar cravings have stopped! My blood sugar levels are not roller-coasting anymore! Stevia is now my best friend in my weight loss journey

NUT: Up to 80g Protein, I average 50-70g, mostly 60g for me. 1/2 cup serving per meal Calories up to 800, but I average 500-600 per day, just not hungry much lately. I didn't pay attention to calories before, however MyFitnessPal lists my daily calories. Lots of Water Low carbs I try to stay away from sugar Just following my plan, diligent with portion servings and allowed food.

@ Come on, be Rude !!! Let the wrath come out ! It can do wonders with rude people. They get so shocked, that often they then avoid or stop their own bad behaviour. Let it all out girl "Better out than in" according to Shrek

@@pr_pitbullgrl In Australia we have legislations on work harassment, bullying and discrimination. All are under the Fair Works, Australian Government. And yes, HR is the formal first step. Otherwise, plenty of good come back now "I'm really not into men my father's age" ..... Love it

Well, so thin ... druggie ! Ad this ate his brain as well .... Plus that tapeworm ....

@ 52 going on 15 by the sounds of it ..... Could always ask him when his hair is going to grow back ..... aka "had a look in the mirror recently"? "had a Brain bypass recently" ???? etc etc You are doing great, taking control of your life, and some people just can't handle it, gotta feel sorry for them. However, if he keeps doing it, the rude remarks, notifying HR, supervisor, manager etc could be the correct way of dealing with it. Bullying and harassment is illegal, this includes rude remarks, commenting on another person's appearance with sarcasm and malice. Thinly veiling it as a "joke" etc. It is discrimination, which is also illegal. So, as much as it would be very satisfying to get back at him, it may backfire. Just simple: "If you keep harassing me in this way, I will have to report you to HR, manager, etc" Bullies are cowards, and have their own insecurities. A formal warning may just do the trick. Good luck!

How is his tapeworm going? Any loss of hair, or is he a young dumbass with IQ of 5 ? Does he have God complex, sitting in a judgement throne, entitled to judge others? What a total wanker! Agree, HR maybe needed, if this continues. Good luck!

Plodding along .... Lost half a metre of me .... LOL And no, I am not a midget size, height still the same Good on you, ausmith

Forgot to add that the extra ice-cream also gave me dumping symptoms in form of reflux and extreme tiredness ....

Pre op was the chocolate and Snicker Pods .... Now, chocolate makes me sick and I get bad reflux. I hope this will remain, however at 10 weeks post op I don't know if this will stay the same. So far, it is Ice-cream. I over-indulged for 3 evenings, and then freaked out how many empty calories it added to my daily total. Back on the wagon now. Have a little frozen yoghurt instead, if I want something sweet, and it does not create a binge for me. @@kat27641 I use teaspoon, and/or tiny fork. I put the utensils down between bites. I chew like mad, and take tiny bites. If I don't do that, I get reflux that even Nexium does not always fix. I also try to eat more regularly, so that I am not ravenous, and can eat slowly. Like LipstickLady, I also use small bowls and bread plate, and small containers to eat from