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@ LowBMISleever you are such an inspiration. Well done. You look great ! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Hi @ShinyLady. Not long now for the new you ? I've been in Singers for 10 years. I'm originally from the U.K. I went onto solid foods after two weeks.,I can eat most things but only small quantities. I'm lucky in some respects but need to watch that I don't drift back to bad foods Is your surgeon in Darwin? If so ask if he can put you in touch with other patients.,mine did and I keep in touch with a girl that had her op a month before me. We're meeting for (mini) lunch on Thursday. Don't spend any money on clothes now. It will be wasted as they wont fit you soon Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was a 30 BMI. I lost a lb a day for the first 22 days then stalled a bit then lost 1-2lbs a week for the last 6 weeks. I'm praying it continues I'm 25lbs down so about halfway Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I started with a lower BMI also so seeing a pound a week loss only 9 weeks in but as long as it's coming off. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was sleeved on the 5th October with a BMI or 30.8. I now have a BMI of 27. Getting close to normal. It's been quite straightforward so far and the fear was the worst bit. I'm a Brit living in Singapore, but the doctors/ hospitals here are fantastic. I self paid. I would say go ahead and don't listen to the naysayers. Only thing is, have you spoken to previous British patients from your doc. I'd insist on this. It will help you know what to expect. Be sure you will get the right after care if any issues. Good luck with your surgery ps there are some low BMI chats on here you may want to follow. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Hi Debbie, I'm in Singapore but probably nearer to you than most Aussies. I was sleeved 05th Oct. doing well so far. Worst bit for me was the fear beforehand. Congrats on the new hubby. And good luck with your surgery. This time next year, you and I will be buying much smaller Xmas party dresses Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Hi @@LowBMISleever how's it going ? Are you still losing weight ? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

How's everyone doing ? I'm very happy with my mini tummy. I still have some issues learning what I can and can't eat and get acid reflux for the first time in my life but I'm so happy to be losing weight. I hope everyone else is doing ok. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I'm struggling to believe that I'll have the will power to not eat chocolate, cake etc. I've always been weak willed hence why I need this surgery. I'm guessing most of you have also struggled with eating the wrong foods in the past. Will it be easier to say no to these foods post sleeve than it is today ?. I'm scared that as I'll only be able to eat small amounts, I'll want to eat yummy bad foods. Rather than the required Protein. In carb crazy. Please tell me that it will be easier to succeed after the VSG than it is today. Thx Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm 6 weeks out (surgery 5th oct) and have had a very similar experience so far. I'm consuming around 1000 calories no problem. I'm still losing so hopefully won't manage to sabotage this tool ! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I can share my experience. I had mine at 8am on the 5th oct 16. I had gall bladder removed same time. I woke up from anesthetic with terrible burning acid like sensation in chest. I'd never had acid reflux by maybe this is what a bad bout feels like ? The theatre nurse said 'here's a morphine pump, pump if you need it'. I pumped three times in quick succession then can only remember being very woozy and feeling nauseous next few hours. Another nurse said around 4pm that 'morphine may be causing nausea. Do you want to stop the morphine drip and see how you get on with pain?' I opted for this and nausea wore off within say 18 hours. I sipped warm lemon & ginger tea that I took with me (good tip). I never needed pain meds again. I took an anti acid reflux for three days and never needed since. Incisions wounds no pain. I had a bloated gassy feeling for a couple of days but the ginger tea helped and I made myself burp...a lot! All told my experience was really not that bad. I've never had a baby so can't compare but am sure childbirth would have been far worse. I'm pleased I did it. I have lost about 12% of my overall body weight in 6 weeks post surgery and feel and look much better. Good luck with your surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I can only get 700 to 800 calories a day, wish I could get to 1000. Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App I don't like fish or chicken so eat beef, lamb or pork. They are more calorific I think. I also eat low fat babybel cheese as an afternoon snack. I'm still losing so have stopped fretting about it. But I have bad constipation so need to figure that out LOL Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Is anyone else suffering from constipation ? Any advice ? Thanks , Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

And another from me. How many calories? I'm 5 weeks in and seem to be hitting 1000-1200. I'm hope that's ok. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I found some unsweetened ginger and lemon tea helped me with nausea and was sort of calming. I felt much better when j was cleared for eggs and cottage cheese. I think the shakes made me want to throw up. I also found a great non milky Protein Water that helps. I'm a month in and have list 8% of my body weight so feeling grateful for my sleeve even though I'm learning to manage it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Like gorgeous sisters Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yay we did it! Octobers over, we're all done. Good luck in the weeks and months to come Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Ok please don't panic. It wasn't that bad. I woke up and felt a horrible burning sensation in my chest. I'd never had acid reflux but think it was a bad case of that. They gave me a morphine pump thing to pump as required. I pumped it immediately 3 times while still in the recovery room. I think that was a panic reaction. I never really had any pain. The morphine made me nauseous though so they stopped it on the nurses advice a few hours later and I felt much better. I sipped lemon and ginger unsweetened tea which seemed to help with nausea and gas. Most important thing, don't stress. I know it's easier said than done, but stress is the worst thing for recovery. You got this and we're all rooting for u. Good luck !! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good luck any remaining October Sleevers ! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good luck to the last ones in our October group. You've got this ! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I've never been less than a 14 since being a teenager. I just can't imagine being single digits. Wow ! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Not many more to go this month. Hope you're all doing ok Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Nikkinee I think that you are more normal than me. I am really hungry and easily manage nearly 1,000 a day. I will have to be careful that I keep losing on that Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@linzlou2000 ok maybe my 135 was over ambitious. Id be delighted to look like you. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App