Hi all

I have booked my op for 18th April 2016 with Beautiful Beings in Czech Republic. Nervous, excited and scared are just some the feelings I'm getting.

I've had relatively little information from BB, they've just said 'eat healthily' until I go and to take Omeprazole twice daily. There's loads of silly questions that keep popping up, like:-

• What should I pack?
• How will I get my bag in the storage unit above my head on the plane on my way home?
• Is there a shop in the hospital, how much Czech money will I need?

Has anyone else been who can answer these for me, any help appreciated.

I'd be lying if I said I wasn't nervous about the op but truthfully, I think it's a positive thing I'm doing. Whatever the outcome, I can't be any more miserable than I am now. I can barely walk couple of hundred yards without huffing and puffing, my knees are killing me, I go up and down stairs like a two year old, one at a time, nothing fits me and when it does, I look horrible. Everything I own looks like a huge black bin bag etc....

Two years ago I lost five-and-a-half stone on the Cambridge diet but I've put it all back on in less than half the time it took me to loose it. I'm so angry with myself but I'm sure a lot of you have been there.

All in all, I'm feeling pretty good about the op and am raring to go.

Thanks for that, I'll certainly take it on board.

Goodness, I never thought I'd see the day when I'm told I'm not eating enough!!!

I went to H&B yesterday and bought some Quest protein bars which have 21g of protein in but are low in sugars etc.

I'll get some greek youghurt, Babybels and nuts as I like that but I don't like things like granola, meusli, Weetabix or peanut butter and that Skyr yoghurt made me feel sick.

I'm Glaswegian, if it's not dipped in Irn Bru and deep fried, I don't like it

It's bizarre, pretty much my whole life I've been on low fat diets, and trying to get enough protein in sometimes requires that I ignore the little voice shouting about high fat (Babybels and pretty much every other cheese for example!)

I hear the Quest bars are meant to be amazing, haven't made it to a H&B to find out yet though!

Another good snack for protein are those "complete cookies" - although again- haven't tried them yet, so can't confirm!

I did a big order from Muscle food as well, which means that we now have high protein waffles (awful awful awful) pancakes (not as awful) lavash bread (really nice) and tortillas (also good) along with a bunch of meat for the other half. It was pretty cost effective and they have a good range of snacky high protein stuff (just don't be fooled by the high protein Nutella like I was- that stuff is possibly the worst thing Ive eaten so far!)

You could also try things like chicken or turkey sausages or maybe even something like jerky or high meat content hot dogs as a snack?

I am digging the Quorn cocktail sausages at the moment, even my carnivorous other half thinks they are delicious!

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H&B are extortionate, I'm just online now ordering some more quest bars at half the price.

I'm going to clear out my fridge and then pop off to Waitrose and refuel.

How many calories a day should I aim for? At the moment it's between 500 - 700?

On an average day I'm on 900 a day, although I am 175cm (so pretty tall for a lady) and my weight is currently 113kg and I'm pretty inactive. Overall, I think it's pretty personal, but if the calories aren't working for you, then I'd try upping them and see what happens?

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I'll convert all that info, I still work in old money

I love crackers and cheese so I've bought some multigrain and some high fibre ones, I'll give these go for snacks (moderation of course) and see how it goes.

Edited July 3, 201610 yr by RosieCheeks

Day 2 in the Big Brother House and I am reaching my protein goals easily now with the added protein bar, diet tweaking and calorie increase so fingers crossed for a result n the 19th. I've bought one of those Tefal Opti-grills so it makes life much easier. There are more gadgets in my kitchen that there is in John Lewis, it's ridiculous but I do love them all.

I'm very grateful to you @@VSGMB and will keep you posted.

Hey no worries- keep going and I'm crossing my fingers for an amazing result for you later in the month!

Currently sitting at my first corporate function since surgery- wine and a three course meal- it's a real test! I don't want to eat anything really, but I'm conscious that if I don't it will look pretty weird!

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Hey no worries- keep going and I'm crossing my fingers for an amazing result for you later in the month!

Currently sitting at my first corporate function since surgery- wine and a three course meal- it's a real test! I don't want to eat anything really, but I'm conscious that if I don't it will look pretty weird!

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Enjoy!

Edited July 4, 201610 yr by RosieCheeks

20g protine they r delish 3 for £3 in tesco

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"RosieCheeks" I just saw these and thought of you- http://m.tesco.com/h5/groceries/r/www.tesco.com/groceries/product/details/?id=282694777&sc_cmp=aff*nt*gmo*HotUKDeals_1018132&utm_medium=gmo&utm_source=tradedoubler&utm_campaign=aff*HotUKDeals_1018132

(In case the link doesn't work- IrnBru ice lollies on special at tesco- £1.24 for three)

Whilst they aren't full of Protein, they could be a great treat for you with none of the carbonated issues!

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OMG! I have never seen those.

I'm off to Tesco, where I never shop, hope no-one sees me!

Thank you, if you were here I'd kiss you x

I've just googled and been reading about them and definitely going to get some but it'll be weird as I have a 'wooden stick' phobia - I know, I'm an oddball but I just can't touch wood if it's not painted. I'll have to buy some, put on some rubber gloves then cut them off their sticks. There are no lengths I wont go to for my Irn Bru fix.

Glad I could help- plus if you're taking them off the stick then you can have a half at a time and pop the rest back in the freezer!

Finally back from my conference and need to get back on the Protein wagon- been lacking this last week or so and it shows!

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Well, from "Two weeks to go" to "Three Months Post-Op today". The difference three months make.

Three months exactly since I was sitting in a clinic in Prague thinking "well I've done it now so might as well go along for the ride' . Whilst I don't have any regrets, it's completely different to expectations and it's certainly not the 'magic wand' I secretly thought it would be. I'm 37lbs down, which personally I think is disappointing. Maybe due to lack of exercise. Still haven't lost enough for my breathing to improve sufficiently to enable me to do more but I am making a big effort in walking.

I am enjoying my new diet and not really missing the junk I used to cram down my neck. I've discovered I love strawberries and can get sugar hit from them. I'm cooking a lot more fresh meats, steaks, lamb chops etc which is nice. I weigh everything frantically and research nutrition values, if it's not giving me anything positive, it's not going near my mouth. I went for lunch the other week and treated myself to spaghetti carbonara. The restaurant were great and weighed out 150g for me, although when it came, it was a disappointing sight compared to my friend's huge mound of lovely Pasta but sure enough, it filled me perfectly adequately.

I hope there will be a bigger loss next month, fingers crossed.

PS, I've search most of Greater Manchester & Cheshire for these Irn Bru ice lollies but they continue to evade me. I might have to have some shipped in.

Rosie

Congrats for doing it all! It wasn't easy I'm sure.

Don't stress about your weight. The weight might come off a lot so easily the next coming months.

You did so many positive changes to your life and health and that is great. Stay stress free and enjoy the journey! :-)

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