January 2025 Surgery Buddies!

[NoSnowHere 17]

56 minutes ago, DaisyChainOz said:

I am getting frustrated with the slowness of loss.

I had the sleeve on 16th of Jan, and initially lost 4-5 kg very quickly, then the last two weeks, I have lost only 1.7kg, (3.5 lbs) I know it can happen, that the body can retain Water and it’s not reflecting the loss. I am just venting my frustration.

I tried eating more 800-1000 cals last week, nothing, exactly the same weight for 6 days, then a minuscule 100gm loss.

It's been frustrating!

DaisyChainOz, keep your chin up! You know you've got this! Sooner or later we'll encounter obstacles. Fight the good fight, and hang in there - you'll be off the plateau and on your way again. Cheering you on!

[S-jay82 3]

On 2/3/2025 at 8:48 AM, Skewiff said:

Regarding the preop diet and dizziness, yeah , its your liver kicking in , good stuff, persevere.

Ive been forcibly reminded that post op , I need to stay on liquids only for a whole month, so back on milk and broth for me

Each of us seems to have a different answer to that issue depending on who is helping us.

Regarding liquids post op, try adding some lemon to the Water (in the UK , Robinsons zero cal Lemon cordial) it really helped me.

Have you had the op or are you waiting?

[Skewiff 5]

36 minutes ago, S-jay82 said:

Have you had the op or are you waiting?

I had mine 2 weeks ago tomorrow.

Trying to adjust in a world that throws TV adverts for food at you non stop.

[NoSnowHere 17]

14 minutes ago, Skewiff said:

I had mine 2 weeks ago tomorrow.

Trying to adjust in a world that throws TV adverts for food at you non stop.

Yes, that is a big challenge! On top of that, my hubby likes to cook, so he watches lots of cooking shows. Fortunately we have 2 TV's in the house, so I don't have to watch cooking shows, but you're right -- it's hard to find even a half-hour show of any type without several food commercials 😵‍💫

[S-jay82 3]

10 hours ago, Skewiff said:

I had mine 2 weeks ago tomorrow.

Trying to adjust in a world that throws TV adverts for food at you non stop.

I’m having mine today so hopefully not too long to wait. What did you have done if you don’t mind me asking.

[Skewiff 5]

Gastric Sleeve, with a hernia fixed while he was in there, as I seemed to have climbed into my own oesophagus

the hernia fix means that I have more to repair and a VERY small food pipe.

When I woke up - the pain cleared up relatively fast and honestly - it wont hurt after that - you have made the right choice. By the end of the day, you will feel better and ready to start seeing your scales again without fear.

[Skewiff 5]

oh, and watch out for the UK catering teams, they dont care that you have had a sleeve and will offer you the wrong food. make sure post op that you have Water and milk until your are ready to make valid choices for yourself.

[Debbie jayne 0]

I had my bypass on 27th January 2025

[Debbie jayne 0]

On 2/12/2025 at 7:33 AM, Skewiff said:

oh, and watch out for the UK catering teams, they dont care that you have had a sleeve and will offer you the wrong food. make sure post op that you have Water and milk until your are ready to make valid choices for yourself.

I told my surgeon about meals as they had me eating Soup with shredded chicken and tiny bits of carrots all they said it’s ok if your tolerance is ok. Just as well it was and I didn’t get any problems but I must admit it’s left me quite confused now and what I’m able to eat 3 weeks later x

[NoSnowHere 17]

16 minutes ago, Debbie jayne said:

I had my bypass on 27th January 2025

Debbie Jayne, tell us how you're doing!

[Debbie jayne 0]

On 1/13/2025 at 8:45 AM, Mskmartin said:

Yes I’ve been using it for about two months and love it!!

I don’t seem to be able to get it in uk for my phone x

[Debbie jayne 0]

19 minutes ago, NoSnowHere said:

Debbie Jayne, tell us how you're doing!

I’m doing ok didn’t have any problems after apart from low oxygen levels but I kept telling them that was my normal but insisted I stayed in for 4 days. I am not hitting my Fluid levels I don’t think I’m almost on my fourth week and I just stuck with what I’m should be eating or how much .

[Scoobs 0]

Hey guys! I also had my op (MGB) on 27/01/2025. I think for me, now 3 weeks po I’m doing ok. My tolerance appears to differ day to day. I’m not hitting my Fluid levels either. I guess it’s all a learning curve isn’t it and I’m struggling with the not eating and drinking at the same time which isn’t really helping.

[NoSnowHere 17]

Well, January Buddies, sounds like we all have our individual struggles. I'm just over 2 weeks post-op and I'm trying really hard to get all that liquid in too 😵‍💫 What helps me is to remember that this is a marathon - not a sprint. We're in it for the long haul. And I just keep working to overcome the struggles, and have discovered that doing that strengthens my resolve to keep working at it! Kind of like a mind game. Hope this help you too.

[Melissa💖💜💙 18]

1 hour ago, NoSnowHere said:

Well, January Buddies, sounds like we all have our individual struggles. I'm just over 2 weeks post-op and I'm trying really hard to get all that liquid in too 😵‍💫 What helps me is to remember that this is a marathon - not a sprint. We're in it for the long haul. And I just keep working to overcome the struggles, and have discovered that doing that strengthens my resolve to keep working at it! Kind of like a mind game. Hope this help you too.

Very true. My biggest obstacle is my own impatience. I want to hurry up and get to real food, being so sick of Protein Shakes. I just started my soft phase, so thankfully I can now have eggs, Beans, white fish, cooked vegetables.

I just keep looking ahead to everything I will be able to do once some more weight comes off. I have also just booked a Mexican Riviera cruise for January 2026 to Celebrate the new me and my new life one year from my surgery. No more "rewarding" myself with unhealthy food choices, and instead I'll be rewarding myself with things that focus on my self-care. Like taking a cruise I'll be going by myself, but it's not the first time. I'm very excited. 😊