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Just read that recommendation....I think it's fabulous and VERY doable thank you madadams ! [emoji106]

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You're welcome. I printed it out and used it as a Bible. For some reason post op I just kept getting confused with what I could have and when. Think it was the anaesthetic! Lol. Keep us updated x

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BTW....post op wind pain can be awful. In the Alex they give you peppermint tea but it doesn't work. From getting home I got peppermint cordial (from tesco in the alcohol aisle). A warm glass first thing in the morning got rid of any wind for the day and really helped getting fluids down. I still have a glass every morning.

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Be had my pre op appointments your were right guys the staff at the Alex are wonderful. Gave me so much confidence. Bring on Tuesday!

Ps. I can't believe how different the plan is to what I read from the US. Especially around Protein shakes.

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I agree the UK diet is very different than the US. They do lots of Protein shakes and I've been told to eat normal and cut back. I've lost 11lbs in 7 days which is great pre-op. 8 days to go til surgery!!

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I agree the UK diet is very different than the US. They do lots of Protein shakes and I've been told to eat normal and cut back. I've lost 11lbs in 7 days which is great pre-op. 8 days to go til surgery!!

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Well done so far and good luck for the op.

It will be great!

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Hi guys! Good to find people in the uk! Im day 13 post sleeve. Anyone else recently had their surgery?

You all sound like your doing amazing! Keep it up

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There are a few of us around here, hope everything is going well for you and you are beginning to see the benefits of your surgery already

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It's so nice to see more UK people here. Keep up the good work !

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Does anyone know if Bassetts chewable Multivitamins are good enough for sleevers?

I'm two weeks away from the big day and stocking up. I'm a Brit actually living in Singapore but as there is no support here, I hope you don't mind me following the Brit sleevers group.

I'm getting a friend to bring me any stuff I need from the UK (Boots/ Holland & Barrett). Is there anything else I need to stock up on ?

Thanks for your advice.

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