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Boris

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  1. Posted

    i definitly do straws with no problem, I really had no gas pain at all from the surgery or anything I have done yet.
    and yes I think the dehydration causes the low energy its the worst for me. i even tried my caffeine free diet coke flattened and couldnt drink that.
    Ill get there.


    I don’t think I am getting enough fluids in, this might help my tiredness if I can up it. [emoji106]


  5. Posted

    Hi all- Wednesday weigh in results....

    4th Jan 2018- 15st 8lb
    10th Jan 2018- 15st 8lb
    17th Jan 2028 - 15st 5lb
    24th Jan 2018 - 15st 5.5lb
    7th Feb 2018 - 14st 13lb
    14th Feb 2018 - 14st 11.5lb

    **15th Feb Surgery day **

    21st Feb 2018 14st 3.5lb
    28th Feb 2018 14st
    7th March 2018 13st 10lb
    14th March 2018 13st 9lb
    21st March 2018 13st 6lb
    28th March 2018 13st 3lb
    4th April 2018 13st 1lb


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  6. Posted

    Thank you [emoji4] I am only 7 weeks post op and have been using bio oil so hopefully the scars will fade a lot more. The scar where the stomach was removed is in my belly button, so don’t think that will notice at all. Another one is really high up so that should be hidden in my bra line. I recon the surgeon did a great job.
    As you say I will definitely wait until goal weight before deciding if there is a scar worth covering.
    I am just getting excited for the day I can wear a bikini [emoji160] lol! If there is still a scar I will definitely be getting a tattoo, just wondering if anyone on here has already done it.



  9. Posted

    I know this feeling :-(
    I went to a friends wedding in a long halter neck dress. Whilst checking myself in the mirror I obviously held my (already packed into Spanx) stomach in and stuffed my boobs in. I thought I looked ok..... until the photos started. At least a few years ago you would not see them for weeks while the photos went off to be developed. Now, 2hrs into the event with several hours to go- I just wanted to go home after seeing what I actually looked like on everyone’s iPhone pics. :-(


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  22. Posted

    1) It's not as big a deal as you think. I've been out with friends and if I only have Water it isn't the end of the world. I used to think it was impossible to have fun in a social setting without being able to smoke (back when I did) and came to realize life goes just fine. I do have a beer from time to time. It takes a long time to get one down so you end up nursing a glass for quite awhile. The other issue is that it is really hard to try and have a beer at a meal. Simply isn't enough room for both. Wine is a bit easier to work with since there isn't any carbonation. Point is you'll find a way to make it work [emoji4]

    2) It really comes down to the individual. Some are able to get back to normal quicker than others. I'd say the majority can safely return to a moderate gym life after the first month. You'll have to listen to your body and go from there. As long as you're hitting your Protein goals and getting your Vitamins in you shouldn't have much to worry about. It may take some fiddling with your diet to make sure you are getting enough calories in. You have to kind of decide what you want to do - focus on adding muscle back on and slightly slower weight loss, or maintaining current muscle mass and focusing on getting the weight off. Not that both can't happen at the same time but I'm a believer that focusing on one is better for the long run.

    3) This one I can't help much on. My usual response is "I'm good, thanks" and leave it at that. I haven't had anyone be that pushy with me. I'm also not shy about my surgery. Frankly don't care what they think so if I get in that situation where someone is relentless I'll mention it and then let it go.


    Thanks for your reply :-) this is really good advice.


  23. Posted

    Hi,

    i have sleeve surgery planned for the 15th of feb 2018. I have a few questions to the lovely post op members.

    1. I want to give up or at least massively cut down on alcohol post op. However I love going out and socialising. What do you drink on a night out with no gas, no alcohol and no (very few) calories? A night out on Water is a bit boring!!

    2. I have been active in the past running 3-10 miles 3-4 times a week. I have done very little exercise for the past 6months. But I really want to get into ultra fitness post op (obviously not the day after!!) Iron man, ultra marathon that kind of thing. How long did it take before you could do any kind of fitness training? Are there issues with getting the right nutrients for that level of sport?

    3. How do you deal with situations where you get offered food and drink? I find I eat and drink stuff I don’t really want sometimes because I can’t stand the “what you pregnant or something” “don’t be boring” “ why you not eating? On a diet or something? You don’t need to go on a diet what you need to do is...(que rubbish advice that you don’t want to discuss)” I don’t want to tell people about my surgery so how will still be able to go out socially without all the questions?

    Thankyou in advance. :-)

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