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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.

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.

You’ve got this. I originally thought this surgery was barbaric and here I had it done yesterday. It went well. It wasn’t bad at all. It was like I blinked my eyes and it was done and I was in my room. I did it for health reasons. I take 4-5 insulin shots a day. I have a CPAP macine and so many other things. I gotta tell you girl I’m in no pain, have no hunger, and walking with no assistance. It’s unbelievable! Do I still think it’s barbaric—-NO WAY!

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

Wow thank you! I needed this! Like I really needed this! You are absolutely right, it will be so worth it, haha I’m actually crying right now cause I needed someone to remind me how very miserable food made me, it was only good for the moment, and the misery and shame I felt was unbearable… we need more kind beautiful people like you in the world and thank you again I just screen shot your message to read when I feel like this because your so right … how are you feeling? Congratulations on your surgery!!! Tell me how it’s been going? If you don’t mind