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Hey Minime... you certainly are a mini you now....CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

Hey Peffermintchili... excellent news... keep us updated on the process!! Hope this cheers you up... x

I don't think it is a bad question at ALL! I'm going to ask my NUT about it on Tues. when I visit. I was under the impression that we were to swear off all ibuprofen for life? Am I wrong? I know I am to not take it within a month before surgery and directly after is a no-no as well. We were told that rapid release Tylenol would now be our pain reliever of "choice"...hummm. Hey, glad we are on the same page here... will you please let me know what your NUT says... I am gonna ring my surgeon tomorrow and ask too... I've taken some anadin and a lemsip and feel ok but I do worry about what meds we can take now! I hate taken them anyway, so I don't really want to stress over this cos it will make it worse... I really do feel awful!

Hey, I love the fact that my rings are looser, a NSV for sure, especially as I can now wear my engagement ring and wedding ring together!! I am also loving the shoe thing... and in particular wearing heals in work ... I am also looking forward to getting a nice pair of high leg boots where I can do the zip up...lol I think the docs are more interested in the health side of things but ladies, the rest is a real bonus and boost isn't it!!!!

Thanks Chilo... My boy was off school a week or so ago, really poorly! And this seems to be going around our school too... early on in the term for flu but there you are... I just feel incredibly depleted of all energy! My hubby reckons that my immune system is low and that is why I have caught it and am suffering, I haven't had the flu like this for years! I enjoyed some carbs yesterday, a bit of toast... but today I can't think about food!

Hey Jordien, thanks... I have been getting as much rest as I can... nanna napping all day! Yea, I've upped my fluids and taken some flu meds but still feel like poo... oh well... a bit more sleep it is then!!

. The little victories, my clothes getting too big, having more energy, my knee stopped hurting and the best thing of all, today my 12 yr old daughter and I bought the same outfit, just a sweatshirt and jogging bottoms, she's using hers for a trip to the lakes on monday and I'm using mine for the gym! I thought that she would be embarrased but she actually insisted that we bought the exact same outfit, colour, brand everthing, identical! I haven't felt this good in a long long time! Chilo... that is amazing, I bet you do feel great, as I know I would too... my daughter is 12 too but not sure she would go for this idea (yet)...lol I love NSV like these!!

Hey Diva, great thread! I too use fitness as my motivation; I go to the gym in work (basic but free) 1 -2 times a week and go to a Zumba class once a week. If I have the time or energy I also try to do something in the house at the weekend... perhaps the wii fit. On sky there is a fitness chanel and I have recorded some cardio workouts on there that I do. I also count fitness goals as NSV... for example, before the sleeve I could only walk on the treadmill, now I am jogging on there... I walk for a min, the jog for as long as I can, then walk etc... but I am noticing that the jogging is becoming a lot longer in duration and that I can breath!!!! That is a good feeling! My next mini goal is to go swimming with my kids; they both go to a swimming club and enter galas, so they are really strong swimmers (as I used to be)... I have given myself a weight related goal, of which I am three pounds away... so not long to go now! My next weigh related goal is when I lose another 14lb and then my aim is to take up squash again... I find that is a really good exercise for frustration and getting rid of it! My ultimate goal, which I am hoping to achieve in the new year, is to be 'light' enough and strong enough to go boxing training. Both my son and my husband go and it is a fab workout... I will keep you posted!!

Hey, all I can say is congratulations on your 70lb loss... that is amazing in 6 months ... good for you... stay positive and decide if you WANT to lose anymore, or whether you are contended where you are... I agree with Maddie... you ain't gained and this is excellent!! Good luck and let us know how you are... =]

Hey, Me too... used to get them for a variety of reasons... 12 weeks post op and no migraine... a few headaches but no migraine... I will consider this a NSV...lol

Good move Diva.... I am 203... just 4lbs to go and it feels like it is taking forever!!!!!

Ewwwww .... not good... but at least it is the first and last time for speed eating!! Hope you are ok x

Hiya Stacey, I am loving you... fantastic pictures... I bet you felt amazing after your 5K ... inspiring for all of us!!! Well Done x

Hey Peffermintchili... didn't realise that you were in the UK... up north!! Glad you like it... =]

Hey Leelee, I went to my doctor first, he then refered me via the NHS and I was refused cos I was too healthy and didn't weigh enough, yea righto, I then sourced the surgery privately and had to pay. I don't regret it at all! Go to your doc first and see what they say... I live in Wales and it is a little different here... good luck and let me know what they say! =]

Well Ange, you might be frustrated by that naughty stall... but don't be!!! You look amazing; healthy and happy... WELL DONE!!! x

I am loving this vibe... can't wait to be able to get there myself... not long to goooo... yipeeee and well done you guys!! xx

Julie, what great news... I am three pounds away and can't wait to join you.... WELL DONE!!

Chilo... size 14... yipeeeeee... when they're too big send em down...lol I think that the night out did you good, especially to get all those compliments too; and in heels... yey!!! x