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I am sure only two weeks out you would still be on puree. The Soup in a cup is the best idea and yes if anyone comments you ate not eating just tell them you've been picking earlier.

I think i am 163cm, so we are very similar stats. I weighed myself aain this morning, even though I shouldn't do so every day and I am sitting right on 90kg, i might even be under bt tomorrow!!! YIPPEE Going to. a Birthday party tonight and looking forward to a nice glass of red before dinner.

Hi Mimz Happy to share my personal experience, however it varies between different people. Answers: Post op recovery was fine. In hospital forq 3 nights. Had a nasal drain (yuk, but not that common), abdominal drain and drip whilst in hospital, but I was back at my desk working from home the day after I was released. No gas pain, but stomach was sore for a few days. Eased by day 5 and more discomfort than real pain. Swallowed liquids only for first week, (no problem), puree for two weeks which I found difficult. Not that the food tasted bad (except for gourmet baby food YUK), but I hated the consistancy. I also travelled during this phase and it was a challenge to find suitable food options. Moved onto soft food for week 4, then have been on normal food for the past week. Swallowing at all phases is easy....it's the feeling of it hitting your new sleeve that feels odd and in some cases painful, especially when it's still swollen for the first 28 days post op. Try and avoid the pain by only eating very small 1/4 - 1/2 cup size meals iniallty and the buggest lesson I am learning is to stop eating when I feel satisfied. If I take one more spoonful from that point it feels uncomfortable. The other great piece of advice was given to me by my dietician and that is to try and have a glass of Water 10-15 monutes before each meal. As you can't drink while eating for half an hour afterwards this stops you feeling thirsty and helsp you get the daily water quota in. Only pain post op was discomfort of new sleeve for first week which eased each day. No pain whatsoever from 5 small incisions. Had a range of meds via injection plus panadol whilst in hospital, then nothing after discharge. Didn't need it. Not really hard for the first few weeks, but definitely lots of changes to get used to. Every day I am having to learn how to eat all over again. Hope that helps a little. I have had a good run, but from what I've read on his forum, most people have had similar experiences with the sleeve, except for poor Lila who was the unlucky one who had comolications. Happy to answer pter questions if I can.

Bought 2 new tops yesterday and they are MEDIUMS. Haven't been this size in at least 10 years. Half way to goal and so looking forward to getting under 90kg hopefully within the next week as sitting at just over at the moment. Love my sleeve!

Hi Newbies and welcome to this great thread. I was sleeved in Brisbane on 14 August so 5 weeks and I am down 17 kilos since beginning of two week prep which is half way towards my goal. Been back on normal food for past 2 weeks. Still getting used to how little I can eat, however I can eat all my favourite healthy foods. Saw my surgeon today for follow up and he is very happy with my progress. He said from now on to expect to lose 3-4 kilos a month. If you have any questions, just ask as one or more of us usually have the answers ....... gained from experience.

Hi, I have had one glass of red wine at 5 weeks post op and it was lovely. I think it's up to each individual, but for a special occassion why not. I wouldn't suggest doing it in the first 4 weeks andeven then only one or two as it may affect you more. Sent from my iPad using VST

Hi Jules, during that stage my dietician advised me to drink a min of 2 lts each day pref Water and if you not eeng much or it is dark you coud be getting dehydrated. Suggest you up your water. If your purees are a bit thick, thin them our a bit with liquid and they ho down easier. Good luck Sent from my iPad using VST

Ditto Lila, hope you are feeling a lot better and are over the setbacks. Shelley congratulations on your promotion! Sent from my iPad using VST

Welcome Donna, you have joined a great forum. We look forward to sharing your journey with you. We are all at various stages in the process. Feel free to ask any questions. Sent from my iPad using VST

Looking good Shelley!!!! Sent from my iPad using VST