Two Weeks to Go!

[VSGMB 8]

Hey no worries- we're all here to help each other out right? Glad to hear you're feeling better about it all. Are you getting a bunch of comments from people now?

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[RosieCheeks 105]

The odd comment is starting to come in which is a boost. I'm now 52lbs down and my breathing has improved tremendously but I'm still a bit rubbish at the exercise malarkey - I'm just not a gym bunny. I do make an effort to walk more i.e. I'll park at the far away end of the car park at Waitrose

[VSGMB 8]

That's an amazing amount- well done! I have had a couple of comments, and find it hard to know what to say.. "Just watching what I eat..?!"

I'm the same with exercise, although I'm trying to commit to walking to and from work.. Trying..

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[RosieCheeks 105]

I'm 'out the closet' now and just tell everyone I've had most of my stomach ripped out. Some say I'm brave and well done, some think I'm mad. I don't really care what any of them think.

[snannapuss 4]

Hi Rosie, just been reading through your thread, I'm in Cheshire!

It's nice to not feel like the only person in the uk that's had this done nevermind find someone so nearby!

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[RosieCheeks 105]

@@snannapuss Hi,

Where are you? When/where were you done?

[madadams 130]

I'm in the UK too. Outside Manchester. Had my op at the Alex in Cheadle with professor Ammori. Anyone else have him?

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[RosieCheeks 105]

I know Basil, I used to work with him at Salford Royal when I was a med sec. I did have a consultation with him but decided to save myself a bucket of money and have it done abroad.

[madadams 130]

Don't blame you. I wasn't brave enough to travel abroad as I'm not good with anaesthetic. I was in 3 days with nausea. It was expensive but I think it's already been worth it.

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[snannapuss 4]

Hi @@RosieCheeks and @@madadams I had Prof Ammori!

He was fab, I had the op at the spire Cheshire. I'm 10 days out and I feeling very tired and shocked at how little I can fit in! I'm still on liquids but struggling to get what I think I should be aiming for!

I spoke to the nurse yesterday and she said it's normal and to try to stay hydrated x

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[madadams 130]

Hi snannapuss

His team have been great. They told me not to worry about getting going in so soon post op. I promise it will get easier. I can easily get 2.5 litres a day in now plus 6 small meals! Just keep sipping and try and stay hydrated.

I emailed the prof directly last night and he answered within 5 mins. I love that I can have that contact when I need it but tbh I've hardly needed them. Sailed through each stage.

I founded each time I went to the next food stage I could eat less as the textures filled me up quickly. I was off work 8 weeks just due to lack of energy. I was so tired. Think it was simply lack of calories. You'll get there x

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Edited August 25, 2016 by madadams

[snannapuss 4]

Thank you madadams. I woken up like a complete zombie today! My four year old has been asking me to play "My Little Pony" since 6:30!

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[RosieCheeks 105]

Tell her my little pony died.

[KristenLe 5,980]

@@RosieCheeks LOL

[RosieCheeks 105]

Even at age 4, you're never to young to learn the harsh realities of life.