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Hi Dean

thanks for the great info.

I got discharged this afternoon and just stocked up on some groceries in preparation for the next weeks to come. I'm craving some lunch right now so I'm going to make a nice clear broth Soup.

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Hi Dean

thanks for the great info.

I got discharged this afternoon and just stocked up on some groceries in preparation for the next weeks to come. I'm craving some lunch right now so I'm going to make a nice clear broth Soup.< /p>

Miso soup is also filling and yummy at that stage, but without the 'bits' in it. Enjoy and let us know if you have any questions.

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I forgot to share a monumental moment this week' date=' I checked my BMI and it is 29. WOW I am OVERWEIGHT not Obese anymore.

I never thought I would be so bloody happy to be overweight.

Only other weight strugglers would understand the joy in being overweight, as I started morbidly obese.

A very happy overweight girl here today.

:)[/quote']

So can't wait to join you in being 'overweight' :) also starting at morbidly obese.

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So is it normal say that the scales aren't showing a loss in weight but I feel like I have lost weight. Clearly consuming no more than 200 calories would do difference and sorry to say this I havent opened my bowels yet.

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Congrats mel-sleeved can't wait to be on your band wagon keep It up

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93.3kg yesterday...down from 96.1kg last week. Can't believe I dropped 2.8kg in a week! I'm in a bit of shock as I think that is my biggest loss post op.

Looks like I will be in the 80's by the time I see my surgeon in 3 weeks time.

35kg gone in 5 1/4 months.

Hey Nessa, Fanbloodytastic!!!!!!!!!!! What a great motivator you are!!!!!!!

WELL DONE!!!!!!!!!

one_elle26

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I forgot to share a monumental moment this week' date=' I checked my BMI and it is 29. WOW I am OVERWEIGHT not Obese anymore.

I never thought I would be so bloody happy to be overweight.

Only other weight strugglers would understand the joy in being overweight, as I started morbidly obese.

A very happy overweight girl here today.

:)[/quote']

Congrats Mel,

That's an awesome achievement, yeah I don't think others do understand going from morbidly obese to overweight.

Thanks can't wait to walk into those shops and have someone say that to me, It has never happened to me as I am too small, unfortunately it has happened the other way.

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So is it normal say that the scales aren't showing a loss in weight but I feel like I have lost weight. Clearly consuming no more than 200 calories would do difference and sorry to say this I havent opened my bowels yet.

Because we're consuming such a small number of calories it's easy to expect instant results. In reality everyone is different and the weight comes off differently for all of us. It's not uncommon for some peoples weight to go up post surgery.

Take the pressure off yourself and just go with it. It'll happen.

Deano

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Thanks guy's :) I am having a better day today with food - I never eat much but at least I was able to eat a little today, Which is more than I've done for the past five days :) I even went to a Christmas lunch and had a (very) little of chicken. Going to weigh myself at work tomorrow (see previous posts about scales that LIE lol) and am hoping to definitely be down in the 120's...will let you know!!

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Deano

Positive thinking = motivation

I can see my singlet very loose on me as per me wearing it before the operation. I also had 2 ventral hernias and gall stones so I do believe I am swollen also and feeling bloated.

Thank you

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So is it normal say that the scales aren't showing a loss in weight but I feel like I have lost weight. Clearly consuming no more than 200 calories would do difference and sorry to say this I havent opened my bowels yet.

Yes that is normal. You may still have lost cms. Also common not to open bowels for a while after surgery. Many of us tried all sorts of things to help. Coloxol tablets and lots of Water helped me, but it all gets back to normal eventually. Good luck.

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Yes that is normal. You may still have lost cms. Also common not to open bowels for a while after surgery. Many of us tried all sorts of things to help. Coloxol tablets and lots of Water helped me, but it all gets back to normal eventually. Good luck.

Hi All again :) It is great to see you all doing so well. It so good to come in hear and see such posts, size 16s, going into overweight range...we are all rocking our sleeves.So many positive changes to Celebrate this silly season.

Just to add my 2c worth to the weight right post surgery. It is also common that bloating and all the fluids they put in you in hospital add to your weight. I came home 3 kgs heavier than I was pre-surgery after 3 days in hospital, however these and more came off pretty quickly in the next week or so.

This week my trainer asked me to keep a food diary, I laughed him, such a silly time to do a food diary especially since most my calories are liquid calories. But it is good to keep me in check, so far given the amount of parties and eatting being done, I am surprised to see I have lost another 1.5kgs especially since I am not even remotely trying. It is so nice to go into the new year not worrying about getting the weight off and the burden of it all...not sure what my new years resolutions will be this year. I have also started dating...we'll see if anything comes out of it, but atleast I am confident enough to get out there and meet guys now.

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NSV last night........had to buy smaller underwear #goodfeeling

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Hi everyone!

Out from my endoscopy just resting in the post op lounge. More bad news though :( they discovered polyps in my stomach which now have to be biopsied all that keeps flashing in my head is "Cancer!!!" Have to wait for the results before i can even think about surgery.......if he will do it now :(

I'm 32 years old and am feeling 100yrs old at the moment, no sure what else to write really.........feeling a bit sorry for myself right now.

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That doesn't sound good Mimz. Stay strong.

I had an NSV last night whilst shopping at Target. Finally got around to buying smaller underwear. Yay!

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