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Hi Everyone! I am new here, I am having my surgery on 12th June so only 2 days out! Very excited for the weight loss, I know its going to be a big lifestyle change but I'm ready to get fit and enjoy the rest of my life!

I am now 9 days post surgery. I've been lucky enough not to have experienced pain and to have had a relatively smooth journey so far. I've started to drive now which feels comfortable and and I'm moving around quite easily. I am however moving quite deliberately and taking it slowly still no matter how well I feel i have to remind myself i have had major surgery. I am a little tired come evening - I am pacing myself in place of pushing myself. I have 5 incisions which are now itchy owing to the healing. I'd love to get back into the pool but will give it a few weeks more - ill speak to my surgical team first. Thinking about you guys who have had a rough time - hang in there - it will pass xx

It has gotten easier for me at 7 weeks out. Just make sure you're listening to your stomach.

Junk food.

You are looking fantastic and healthy, good luck with your surgery. I am still waiting for my endoscope ...........YES over 12 months GEEZ.........but anyway so glad you have a surgeon who treated you quickly and got it all sorted for you

My surgeon only believes in natural foods. Pre op and post op I drank full skimmed milk, Greek yogurts and soft cheeses.

I understand I haven't even had my surgery yet, and I'm on my strict liquids right now and this is the hardest thing i ever had to do, my son-in-law was in the kitchen cooking two ribeye steaks and I was like my God I could lick the air and I had to go in my room and put a mask on to keep from smelling the steaks, I made my grandchildren sloppy joes it took everything in my power not to just go up in there and just eat it out the pan, so I understand those Temptations are so hard but I fault through it fight through it, as mentioned above in another comment you're not the only. My Birthday was 2 days ago and I was drinking on chicken broth and protein shakes, as bad as I wanted to break and have me some wings and fries. You're not alone, sorry for the long post.

Yes the connection to food and every activity is literally so eye opening, the other night I wouldn’t go to the movies because sitting there not eating did not seem at all worth it to me, I am curious how much of me is actual hunger and how much is mental, cause I’d bet most is mental … congrats on your surgery! How are you feeling? It’s nice to know the cravings may go away ❤️

Not silly. Food funerals are real. Before my surgery I had wings and ice cream. Now that surgery is over I’m not feeling hungry I don’t have cravings either. I can smell the bacon my wife has cooked and it has no appeal. There is such a connection with food, making plans with friends visiting family… all have something to do with food. Would t it be nice to have someone say hey let’s get together and skip rocks at the lake or something. Stay strong and you are aloud to mourn.

Sharon, thank you no much, I was worrying about the wrong thing. But thank you so much for all of the positivity I love and needed it