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Janine - well, it's good to feel those muscles! I'm off to the gym tomorrow morning for another hour... Looking forward to it.
I do have some photos of "before"... and did start taking photos every 2 weeks in the same set of shorts and t shirt so I can see the difference. Will have to start taking photos of me in social situations as well!

It's such a great feeling to be able to do 1+ hours in the gym and feel good, not tired or over-sore. It really shows that we are making progress and getting fitter!!!
I'll be careful with cold Water and gym!!! Not a good feeling.
Maybe I should start to take photos. I'm definitely wearing nicer clothes - have gone down nearly 2 sizes - and it shows now in my face and body. I've had to give away the first batch of clothes which is such a great feeling!!!

You look great, Janine!!!
I still haven't had any photos taken - except for the bi-monthly ones that I take to see my progress. I have however lost 28 lbs and am feeling great.

Re. nausea - I was doing exercise this morning and drank some cold Water and immediately had nausea - I wonder if it's linked.

Janine : Wow! 5x a week! That's great! I've only just started with 2x a week (plus of course walking and gardening etc.). I'll up it to 3x a week in April (I get 9 sessions at a physiotherapist, basically monitored exercise, and finish those beginning April). I'll then start my fitness membership up again and do Aquagym 3x a week.
My stall seems to have stopped for now - I upped my calories from 900-1000 per day, and for some reason that has helped (or exercise, or something else! Who knows...)

Hi,

I'm doing fine. Learning to eat so differently and so little at a time. Eating 6 x per day, and have lost 23 lbs so far. I have been stalling for the past 2 weeks, and have now started exercising 2x per week so am hoping it will start to go down again. I'm eating ca. 900 calories per day, and maybe should up this to 1000 or so. I feel great, lots of energy, clothes much looser, sleeping better. I'm very happy to have doe the sleeve. Probably one of my best decisions!!!

Hi, welcome home! I was sleeved last Tuesday so I'm on day 5. I mixed my crushed meds with a bit of yoghurt, which helped. And am now swallowing the small pills and using painkillers that dissolve in Water.

I just had surgery on January 16th!! Everything is going good so far. My pain level is going down a bit each day. The stomach binder makes me feel the most comfortable. Most of my incisions are pain free except for the right side. Im doing well at getting in my liquids & Protein Shakes. But I still need to work on increasing amounts to reach goal! Each day is getting easier.

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You are very brave. I wish you all the best and especially after, once you are back home. The good thing about this site is the mortal support we can give each other!

Attitude has a lot to do with it! Recovery is temporary....and this change will be such a positive step to a healthy life! I have done great so far with very little pain. I went in with that mindset and I think that helps! Release the fear....everyone I have spoken to has had a bariatric procedure says it was the best decision of their life with no regrets! Like anything in life you just have to do the work! Follow post op instructions and know this is the beginning of something wonderful [emoji173]️[emoji173]️[emoji173]️

I am having the same problem when I drink Water and gulp it. Or even when I eat I have pain underneath my left breast. That is when I just go for a simple walk to help it and every night I have to take GAX X because i also have pain in my back.

I’m having mine on the 23rd and am so excited to be on this journey!

Good luck to you. My suggestions are a follows: Take it easy, give your body time to heal and listen to it and to your stomach. The first 24 hours were not easy for me and then things get better quite quickly. Take the pain killers you need. They will allow you to heal faster as you'll be less tense. Get up as soon as you can but don't force. Even just standing up for a while helps. Get lots of rest.

Good to hear. I have mine on Monday, so I'm just in the final stages before starting a new life.

Thanks for this! Wonderful to hear. I'm in hospital now and will be operated tomorrow morning with the sleeve as well as a hiatial hernia. I am nervous of course, and also sure that it's the right decision. I'm worried about not eating anymore for a while, though that's the point, right? I imagine you get used to it quickly. Then I'll be concentrating on my liquids and proteins!

Had my last meal earlier... From now on, only Water until 6 am, then operation at 10 am. They said I might end up in intensive for the night to be monitored for sleep apnea.. Hoping not!

Amazing. I am on the full liquid stage for two more days. So Water, Protein Shakes, broths. I am getting in 60 plus oz of water and well as 60 plus grams of Protein. No pain anymore. Everything is going smooth!! (:

Good luck everybody, both for today and tomorrow! Looking forward to hearing how it all went for us. Xx

Good luck everybody, both for today and tomorrow! Looking forward to hearing how it all went for us. Xx

I like your positivity! Everything went so quickly for me! I saw the doctor on a Wednesday and said let’s do it! Saw the dietitian the next day and she told me to start the pre op diet!! The rest of that day and Friday I ate whatever I could and officially started my pre op that Saturday. 11 days days later is surgery which will be this Tuesday 1/16. Lots of other tests between all that. I am ready though. I like your idea of quality over quantity. I will no longer say “I hate fancy places. They never give you enough food!”

I’m right there with you. I went out to dinner a couple of times & had steak & jumbo shrimp before I started the pre-op but I really wanted to go to the casino for the prime rib buffet before I did this. Oh well! I plan on eating small portions of delicious (expensive) lean cuts of meat & seafood with fresh fruits & veggies. The days of Quantity are passed time for the more expensive quality meals. I also love to cook so that’s a plus. Here’s to delicious 4-6 oz meals!

Yay! Good luck. Looking forward to seeing you on the losers bench! I'll be there next Tuesday! Let us know how you do.xx

I sent a request to join. I’m being sleeved Monday (Jan 15)

1/16 here too! I am finding the urge to have one last meal harder and harder to ignore!! Still going strong but I just want one more amazing meal. Anyone else feel this way?!

Good luck to you. Let us know how it goes. Xx

Good luck to you. Let us know how it goes. Xx

Just sat threw my pre-op class, so I am 1 step closer to surgery on the 22nd. Not sure if I'm nervous or just ready for the surgery to happen and begin my new life.