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8 months out, the only two meats I have a problem with are chicken breast and sausages. Now I only chicken thighs (which I find tastier anyway) and I peel the skin off my sausages and eat the meat (happy dog!!) As I still have a lot of weight to get off, I haven't really pushed trying processed carbs much. Quinoa and buckwheat are ok for me very occasionally. Red meat is fine as long as its cooked on the rare side.

Cheri, you look amazing!! Love how you've put all three photos into a collage! Beautiful!!

I had the same in and was in pain for two weeks post op. when you move around or get up try holding a pillow close your body.. It really helps!! Take whatever pain meds you have been given.

I was given tablets in hospital, 24hrs post op. no problems.

I've always been told that no matter what exercise you do.. You can't decide where the weight will come off.. In other words.. Basically we can't spot train.

I drank all my holiday cocktails... Through a straw.... SLOWLY!!

I was also back on food after two weeks. I got those symptoms when I had soya milk. I stopped it and so have the cramps and dodgy tummy gone. Might be the broccoli too. My suggestion is give it a couple days till you try it again. Sometimes it happens early out with no explanation.

I had no pre op diet. The weight I use is the weight I was on the day I had my pre op assessment (10 days before my actual surgery date).

I didn't manage any protein shakes post op at all. I was advised to take in what liquids I could and as soon as I was cleared for purée/soft foods I basically just ate protein sources. As a result I'm fine and have suffered no ill consequences such as hair loss. Don't stress the protein shakes.. I now cook lots with protein powder!! Trying to use up all my supplies!! Tastes sooooo much better too!!

Hi, I had my band out and then waited 13 months for my op. I'm doing great on the sleeve. Hopefully the time will fly by for you

This recipe sounds heavenly!! I'm all pumpkin at the moment.. Tomorrow I'm baking a GF pumpkin cake thing... It's got coconut flour and tapioca starch.. Sweetened with honey!! Anyway family want to give it go... This protein shake is next on the make/bake list for sure!!

I have lost 8st 2lbs so far.. Just past 8months post op!! Yes very close

Fantastic!! Well done

My dr was Mr Patel. He operates at Kings College under the NHS, and the Princess Alexander as a private patient. He has a nurse, Beth in charge of private after care and she is phenomenal.

I'm 5'11 and would be absolutely thrilled to weigh between 185-195. SW 397 CW 288 DOS 2/16/13

Cucumber and cheese/tuna sandwich Slices of meat (chicken fillets, ham, ox tongue etc) Boiled egg or whatever kind of egg Homemade meatballs (beef/turkey/lamb/mine) A couple prawns or some shrimp (warmed up with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar glaze) Diced up chicken thigh with a teaspoon of tzatziki Hummus and cucumber fingers

You can make a poached egg or a boiled egg and mash it finely with a fork. At first you may not be able to eat the whole portion. For some bizarre reason scrambled egg made me feel a little sick.. I was ok with the other two options.

Wishing you a very speedy recovery!!

Well my DVDs arrived from amazon.. I'm on season 2 already so have some catching up to do!! Look what I found today... http://www.proteinpow.com/2013/10/BreakingBadCupcakes.html?m=1

I think you look fantastic.

Maybe like a brand new marriage!! How wonderful to share this journey with your nearest and dearest.

That's a wonderful NSV!! Lucky man