Hi!

If you're having surgery in October of 2024, join here!

It's nice to have support and we can all follow and support each other together!

My Surgery Date (Sleeve) is 7th of October. Starting weight is 122.5kg (270lbs) As far as I know, that's the highest I've ever been.

Weight loss since starting pre-op diet: 10.4 kg (22.9 lbs)

Weight loss on Surgery Date: TBD

Let's do this!

On 11/2/2024 at 2:49 AM, NeonRaven8919 said:

I'm now 4 weeks post op. I'm not really in any pain except my hip which is unrelated. I'm about to start the soft foods phase,. I'm nervous about when I will start solid foods because solid foods are what helped me get big in the first place. I have my ne month review with my surgical team in the 7th of November.

Hi. What if you buy a portion control plate maybe it will help you keep your solid food under control ?

17 hours ago, Blanca83 said:

Hi. What if you buy a Portion Control plate maybe it will help you keep your solid food under control ?

I did buy a few so I'm hoping that will help. My big problem now is still eating too fast. It wasn't until AFTER my surgery that i finally met with the therapist who talked about mindful eating.

Does anyone else have problems with their morning meds filling them up too much? I can't really eat anything in the mornings because my medications fill me up too much.

Today I am officially one month post op. I just had my follow up with the team and I've lost 11.6kg (25.6 lbs) since surgery. They said this total weight loss "was slightly above expected range." So I don't know if I lost more than they expected me to or less than they expected me to, but they seem happy with my progress either way. They've also said as soon as I have no abdominal pain, I can start cycling again! I'm so happy to get back on the bike. Especially since in total, I've lost 24.1 kg (53 lbs) so I should be able to go further and faster on the bike!

It's my 3 month anniversary since the surgery. Not much weight loss this month, but with Christmas I did a lot better than I though I would. I managed to lose about a pound and been gaining and losing that pound all month. But considering that this time last year I would have gained a lot more, I'm happy so far. In three months though, I've managed to go from a size 24 UK to a size 16 UK. What a difference three months has made.

Today is my one year surgiversary. I've lost 41kg (90lbs,) and I cant seem to lose anymore. Just hit a plateau for a few monthsand now old habits are starting to set in and I'm constantly hungry. Even after I've just eaten and I'm uncomfortably full. The only regret I have with going the public health route is the psychological support has been non-existent, but I wouldn't have been able to have the surgery any other way.

I just have to look at the positives and hope I dont continue on my downward spiral. I'm still 6 clothing sizes down from where I was, lost almost 100lbs and ultimately feel better. So even though I'm still fat, I think it's been worth it.

Wow, congrats on your progress so far! 🎉 Losing 10.4 kg (22.9 lbs) before surgery is amazing. Staying consistent with the pre-op diet is already setting you up for success.