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Morning guys. I’m two days post op and doing ok. It’s a little uncomfortable to lay flat on my back - I find it more comfortable with my torso elevated. I can now lay a little on my side. I’m still finding it a struggle to sip water but know I need to so as to remain hydrated. It’s weird but there is no interest in food. I will have my first sloppy half weetabix this morning here at the hospital which I will try hard to eat. I go home today x

Awwww - thanks so much and yes, I am in the Uk ?? ?

My thoughts are with those who have had surgery on 2nd. The very best to those of you having surgery on 3rd. You are all going to be just fine ?

Hi. So, when I came out of the theatre, one of the drips I was on was paracetamol which lasted for 6 hours following surgery. They offered more after that but I didn’t need it. They also offered a liquid anti inflammatory (ibuprofen) but I found it way too sweet and couldn’t drink it. I still have no pain. If I experience pain, I can just ask for painkillers xx

Just a small note to alert you all too - the lady in the room next to mine also had a bypass and does not have any pain either xx

Hi Catlady. My surgeon has said I can actually go home this evening but will be staying another night (I asked as it’s just me at home and I’d like the further monitoring). Good luck with it honey - I pray you come through it safely and comfortably. You’ll be fine. Sending well wishes and prayers for all of you June pals having your surgery today. Hoping all of you who also had surgery yesterday is well. I’m eating a small ramekin of clear soup and struggling with more than a few half spoonfuls. I’m listening to my body and trying to be mindful of knowing when ‘the last bite’ is.

Hi guys. Just had a wash unaided and I can stoop down and come back up unaided (I know this because I stoop when getting things from my overnight bag ?). I’ve no appetite at all for anything but do need to get more fluids in. I’m not in any pain but the incisions feel a little tender (though no need for painkillers). Just keeping you guys updated xx

Nece - beautiful girl. I know how unattractive excessive weight can make you feel, despite how much our nearest and very dearest telling is something the opposite of that. Unfortunately, that head space is not one that changes overnight. Honey I hope your surgery provides you with something to help you live the life you’ve imagined xxx

Morning guys. It’s 6:15 am here and I have just walked 6 lengths of the corridor without assistance (they encourage you to get up as soon as possible). I have only had one drip of paracetamol yesterday which they attach straight out of surgery. I have opted not to have another as I’m not in pain. I have had some really lovely deep sleep in between the nurse coming to monitor me. I think I’m doing fine and the nurse thinks so too xx

Hi June family - quick update. All good here. Not really in any pain to be honest. I know I’ve had something g done in the stomach area but I wouldn’t say it hurts if that makes sense. I can pretty much get in and out of bed but just slower. Should probably sip more water but don’t really feel like it - i knew w I have to push myself. They gave me a liquid ibuprofen but I just couldn’t drink it as it tasted way too sweet. For those of you having your surgery on 2nd - good luck. You’re going to do just fine xxxx

Hi guys. Well…,. I’ve had the bypass and have been out of theatre for a few hours now. No gas pain at all and I can now get up to use the bathroom without the nurse providing I take it a little slower (anaesthetic still a little present). I’m doing good guys - just now going to watch Netflix on my iPad. I’m also going to now brave taking tiny sips of fluid for the first time ??

Hi guys. Liquid diet completed and 14lbs down. I’m now on my way to the hospital for surgery. See you all on the other side xxxx

Cat lady - did you say you too are having a bypass?

Honey - it gets easier; you’re almost through the difficult bit! Keep bury. Have a drink of water when those phantom hunger pangs hit you. Take yourself out for a walk if you can. Keep telling yourself you got this because it’s only 2 weeks. I’ve just finished my liquid diet and I have my surgery today (it’s almost 2am here). Stay with it and stay strong with everything you have. It’s two weeks out of the rest of your life - you are on the road to living the life you have always imagined. you are a bright star ? x

Hi Carla - don’t know really. I was swimming for half hour each day up until three days ago as they physiologist recommended it though it’s not a must. It might be because it’s liquor. The milk diet I’ve been given does not include shakes or anything like that.

Hey Catlady. No - just continuing with the milk diet. I cannot drink anything (milk) six hours prior to surgery but can have water up to 2 hours before. You’ll be fine - I’ve found I’m not that hungry for the milk today I think because I’m in tomorrow!

Hi guys. Final day of the pre op diet today and 13lbs down. I have my bypass tomorrow - such a mixture of feelings - mostly happiness and relief. ?

Hi David - welcome! What are you having done? I too am coming to the end of the liquid diet - this is day 13 for me ?

Whoop whoop! Go on, Mira ??

I too am on the liquid diet and what I can tell you is that it DOES get easier. I’m on day 12 with 2 days to go and counting. 12lbs down xx

Carla - don’t worry honey. It’s two weeks - just keep going no matter what. Even if you slip a little, put it behind you and just keep going. Two weeks time and you’re there x

Is it just me or does anyone else feel a little emotional at times? I’m so happy for this opportunity - it can feel surreal and overwhelming in a pleasant way at times x

4 days to go and counting until my bypass……….

Whoop whoop - go on Mira88 - almost there hun x

Hi Brit4600 - you are my almost bariatric twin as I have my surgery on 1st! I too have been doing the liquid diet (since 18th May). How are you getting on and are in the UK?