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Wow that was an amazing program from 32stone to 14.5 stone is beyond unbelievable.

Absolutely. Spurs you on x

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Hi he was my surgeon too. And I know the girl you mean on the word she was brilliant she works so hard. Do you attend the meetings at all ? I had my surgery in April and every class has been cancelled each month for different reasons, which is a bit annoying. X

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No I haven't been to any of the meetings. Like you said there have been cancellations. I find it handy to have everyone at the end of the phone/ email but tbh I haven't really had anything I needed them for. I'm due my 6 months bloods this week then follow up in 2 weeks. They've been great. Hope you're doing OK x

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Hi I'm am doing great thanks. I was wondering if maybe it's how he does the sleeve. Or didn't no if it's just me, and I've been lucky so it would be nice to no how how you feel or any 1 else who had same surgeon. I've had absolutely no complications or hiccups no sickness had no problems with any kind of foods I can drink perfectly well no sipping. Even with a straw. X

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How did the prep go Olliesoda

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I've been great too. I was I hospital 3 days post op with severe nausea. But that's me with general anaesthetic anyway. I'm always the same! I had absolutely no pain. I followed my post op plan to the letter and I've had no food I tolerances and I haven't found anything I can't eat! I think it's been brilliant. I've been tired a lot but my bloods are fine. Thinks it's sometimes due to lack of calories. But I'd do it again tomorrow. X

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How did the prep go Olliesoda

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I'm on day two of prep and all going well. I'm not a big eater so touch wood, all

Good!! Thanks

Get your Vitamins in for after surgery. The Centrum chewable are nice initially post op. Don't get forceval soluble off your GP- they made me vomit and the dietician said she doesn't know anyone who has tolerated them!! I went on the normal forceval tablets at around 2 months post op - they're huge and quite difficult to swallow so couldn't get them down at first!

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Top tip thanks madadams.

I've been testing out Protein shakes this week ....quite a few I like and maxi has 30g per shake. Any tips there?

I've never really done them tbh. I make the odd smoothie using optimum nutrition gold standard but that's all. The team don't really advocate Protein powders. I manage to get plenty of protein from milk, meats, eggs etc. I also love the Skyr strawberry yoghurt. They're high protein and great for Snacks.

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Edited August 31, 201610 yr by madadams

It appears that UK and US pre and post op is very different .

They absolutely are. My dieticians want me to eat a balanced diet from all food groups instead of focusing on Proteins. I don't have to stick to everything low fat. So I eat what I want. Just very small portions. I am still careful though. Luckily I lost my sweet tooth post op so I've had no chocolate/ Cake etc in 6 months. That has definitely helped! Lol

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In fact, if you Google st George's healthcare bariatric page they have a really good post op food plan which is very similar to the one I was given. It just makes more sense and is easy to follow.

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