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I'm not as far out as you, I'm only 5 weeks post op but you sound like I feel!! I only get 1-2 teaspoons of bolognaise or fish pie and I get that feeling, sometimes it takes an hour an half for it to pass and it really really really hurts!! So I go back to mushy food for a day and then try again, generally the same thing happens so I guess i just need to be patient and listen to my body and keep trying!. Good luck Erica I hope this passes soon for you x

Im also 5 weeks post op and have lost 20 lb, I was also a bit discouraged until my husband reminded me I lost 19 lb in 2 weeks with my pre op diet, so 39 lb in 7 weeks is pretty good. I had a 2 and a half week stall then I lost 5 lb this week so I'm glad the stall has broken. Everyone's weight loss is different so I guess we shouldn't really compare but should focus on the long term goal to be healthy. Good luck on your journey ssbthodge x

Wow you look amazing and are a true inspiration, I'm 4 weeks post op and know I have a long journey ahead but I know I will do it. Congratulations on your success x

I stalled at 2 weeks post op after losing 16 lb, I've broken the stall today (hopefully) at 4 weeks post op by losing 3 lb since yesterday. You do feel like your never going to lose weight again but be patient it will break!!!

Hi tbrickchanging we are allowed to eat chicken also in the first 4 weeks, I ate it first blended with a little gravy and it was fine then about 4 days later I had it blended on its own and I had the same sensations as you so checked in my notes and it says to sip water to help it pass through, I did this but ended bringing the chicken back up and felt much better afterwards, it's a big learning curve and everyone is different but I feel your pain!!!

Keep trying to get the water down and the dizziness will pass, good luck x

Aw James I know exactly how you feel, I suffered with serious depression and am still on antidepressants but not half as bad as I was, I had a few bad reactions to blood pressure meds and an allergic reaction, I was in hospital for 4 days, had a bit of a lift the day I came home but then I couldn't sleep properly for another week, definitely after my sleep got better my mood picked up so it was probably 2 weeks post op, I've still had a couple of bad days when I've been bringing up my food but in general I feel sooooo much better and I'm looking forward to enjoying this change to my life. Hang in there it does get better x

Hi James you sound like I felt 3 weeks ago, I regretted having surgery and felt down and remorseful but honestly give it a few days and you will start to feel better I promise, my dad said to me the day after surgery " in 2 weeks you will look back on this nightmare and be thankful you did it", he was right, so keep going you are doing amazing and everything will fall into place. Big hugs coz you will need them xx

We are allowed blended soup in the first 4 weeks post op and if you blend properly it goes down fine, I only have about 4 tablespoons at a time but your right Julie Norton you do have to be careful.

Hi vee.. you use a bag of split red lentils boil them for 10 mind taking starch of the top as they cook, then add about 8 carrots grated and 4 onions roughly chopped, boil for another 10 mind keep mixing as it sticks to bottom of pan, then add 2 peeled potatoes chopped up small so as to cook quick also add about 2 tablespoons of veg bouillon or to taste then cook till potatoes chunks are soft, when cooked blitz with a hand blender, this makes about a pressure cooker full of soup mmmmm I could eat this now, hope you give it a try and enjoy it! Xx

I made red lentil, carrot, onion, small potatoes and bouillon soup it tastes awesome and I have it every day I love it that much!

I was the same, I'm now 3 weeks post op and I added sugar free squash in really early to my water and that's how I get a good fluid intake. I went off all tinned soup so made my own lentil and carrots soup and added lots of bouillon for flavour so that's done my lunches for the past 2 weeks and is lovely. It's just trial and error for the first few weeks to try find foods that you enjoy and that go down easy. Good luck!

I lay on my side with a pillow under my belly to support it, did this at about 2 weeks but I know others have done this earlier. Hope you get some sleep!!!

Thank you for the suggestions, your right rte837 I'm gonna have it and I'm prepared for it but will try anything that may help along the way also. 8 days to surgery so just getting myself sorted ???? Sent from my B3-A20 using the BariatricPal App

Hi, just wondered does anybody have any good suggestions as to the best body cream for firming the skin after surgery, thanks. Sent from my B3-A20 using the BariatricPal App

Hope it goes well, I've got my bypass today also! Sent from my B3-A20 using the BariatricPal App

Tesco have good choice of shakes online and good reviews too. Good luck mamabear87 Sent from my B3-A20 using the BariatricPal App

I have mine in 2 days, most UK surgeons don't do shakes! It's clear fluids and then mushy then solid, they want us on solid asap because the hunger pangs go and you stay fuller than with a Protein drink. There may be some surgeon s out there that do shakes but not mine. Hope all goes well for you. Sent from my B3-A20 using the BariatricPal App

My date also, sooooo excited!!!! Hope everyone's surgery goes well xx Sent from my B3-A20 using the BariatricPal App

Wow you look 10 years younger! Amazing well done x Sent from my B3-A20 using the BariatricPal App

Been on my pre op 9 days and lost 9lb so delighted, just 10 more days till my op and every time I see something I wanna eat I just think of how I will look and feel slim and the craving goes. Tough time of year to do a pre op diet but it will be sooo worth it! Hope everyone's surgery goes well x Sent from my B3-A20 using the BariatricPal App

I'm getting my bypass on the 4 the also, I've already lost 8 lb in my first week of my pre op diet so I'm delighted for what's to come. Hope everyone's surgery goes well xxx Sent from my B3-A20 using the BariatricPal App

Hi lynda1945. I take about 20 pills a day and I'm getting the bypass, they have said there is no problem taking the pills after the first 3 months so I think keep your options open and speak with your surgeon, good luck ???? Sent from my B3-A20 using the BariatricPal App

Hope you do get one for Jan daisymom x Sent from my B3-A20 using the BariatricPal App

I'm in Liverpool and I've been with the bariatrics team for a year I've done everything they have asked of me so they have rushed me through the whole process to the point that they called me at home yesterday to ask if I want the surgery in 2 weeks time!!! It may be different with different counties but mine has been fab! Sent from my B3-A20 using the BariatricPal App