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Sounds like your head is already in the 'zone' so you'll be great..... good luck and keep us informed.... Kathy

Glad to hear each day is better..... I highly recommend the cushioned stomach.... especially good when laughing, or sneezing!!! That really hurts! lol

HI and welcome I also wasn't looking forward to the social part of it.... but figured what did I want more. So far we've not been out yet, but I'm not even on full liquids, but on my pre op we had guests staying and I fed them and also we went out and I just made my excuses food wise.... I've not been really hungry since my sleeve, and being around food it ok for me, but I know in my head I have no choice now. You can still eat, but it'll be smaller portions than you used to, which you can explain by saying your diet requires it - hence explaining your weight loss..... Good luck Kathy

It is amazing around there.... we know 4 people who have done it, and its easy walk, plus the terrain isn't flat by a long shot. We travelled up that way 2 yrs ago and its such a beautiful area, although 2 of our friends are doing it as we speak and its been raining almost the whole time, unusual for this time of year for them. You must do at least the last 100km walking to get your certificate, but other than that can choose if you want to go any further. Those that we know who have done it have described it as a life changing event. Kathy

Thanks Tiffykins - I'm gonna have to look up these time zones.....to make sure I'm in the right time zone! :biggrin0: Look forward to chatting some day/night/afternoon... whatever! Kathy

Congrats on your sleeve and your current weight loss - what a brilliant start to your new life. Kathy

Good to hear you're sleeved and with us on the losers bench - congrats!! Take it easy now... post when you can Kathy

Good to see your story.... you got the lung ball thing too.... I felt really silly having to keep using it, but it did help! My hubby wanted me to bring it home, said we'd paid enough for it!!! And at least you've sorted out the itch - that must be such a relief for you....take it easy and you'll feel so much better each morning. Take care - Kathy

Sorry to hear your news - when are you having the evaluation done - fairly soon I hope. Fingers crossed for you and your date not changing, Keep us informed Kathy

Hi there and welcome to the losers bench As far as I know its normal for the ball in your chest - I think its acid (but theres much more exp sleevers out there that'll post the answer....) Are you on an acid reducer? Good luck with your recovery

Hi and welcome Congrats on your fab weight loss!! You'll find this site great for support and information... even post op, so we look forward to seeing less of yuo and more of you! lol Kathy

Congrats on joining us on the losers bench!! Hope you're recovering well. Kathy

Brilliant photos!! Well done you!! Keep up the great work.... Kathy

Hi Judy You're right - we're about 1hr15 south of Valencia, which is such a fab place. Yes my surgeon was Spanish and although he speaks a little english I did most of it in Spanish - we've been here for 7 yrs now and love it. like you I prefer to get things like this sorted out in my native tongue as although I am good I am not fluent so its much easier for me. Each day I feel so much better, and the next 2 weeks will fly by for you. How long is your pre op for? Good luck - keep informed and let me know how you get on, but if I can help at all then fire away!! Kathy

I was done on the 10th and feeling better each day, I have my post op today but think everything is fine. Kathy

Good to hear your back home... take it easy and congratulations!!! Kathy

I can only echo what the others have posted, and ask did you not get a post op diet from your Dr? It takes me about 45-50 mins to get a Protein shake down me and I daren't even swallow my Nexium, let alone debate taking a bite of something.... Please do be carefull - your staple lines need time to heal before you start to advance in the food stages.... I think I read somewhere that the first 2 weeks are the worst time for leaks, so maybe you want to go back to mushies or even full liquids and check with your DR before advancing too much too soon. Kathy

I gained about 2 inches around my waist in hospital and still can't get some trousers on... favouring stretch stuff instead. How normal is this... and when I can expect it to go......I'm loosing weight, and my temp and blood pressure are fine, with no other way out symptoms at all..... so figure its just my body reacting to it all. Kathy

Glad to know I'm not the only one... thanks to all for the replies. I can't get into my normal trousers, still too tight, but the stretch ones are ok for now... Have my post op today so will get it checked out anyway by Dr. Kathy

Welcome back!! Lucky you only 3?? I have 5... and had a drain in there which was taken out before I left. But i think they'll heal with virtually no scarring so not too worried about them. (Plus they'll add character to my 6 pack in a years time!!! :lol0:) Take it slow... and I promise it gets better every day. Kathy

Good to have you back! Allergy is a possible..... check all your meds, or how about the anaesthetic? Thats has to work out your body..... I know my skin goes really dry which I can only put down to that and the air in the hosp. I took a massive jar of body cream with me to cope with it and have been ok. Good luck and don't scratch too much!! Kathy

Hi there and welcome to the board. To me it sounds like the NHS are being very cautious on the weight loss predicition ... but it may also be that the VSG isn't that well known in the UK..... I got quotes from the UK and here in Spain before going ahead, and not that many places were willing to do it. Do ask at your consult when you see them.....and they'll be able to give you a more accurate idea. Good luck - and let us know how you get on with it. Kathy

Hi and well done on joining us on the losers bench! i was done the day before you and am still on clear liquids (days 1-9post op) and then full liquids (days 10-20) then mushies....so maybe you're putting yours thru too much too soon. The first 2 weeks is the really delicate time when leaks may occur... (although I think most happen with in the first few days) so you need to gradually get your stomach used to the different food groups. Did you get any nutritional stuff from your dietician? If not then thers quite a few versions of post op diets on here which are well worth a look thru to give you a good idea. I also get the bubble thing, and it take me about 45mins-1hr to get a Protein shake down - i put the pain down to either acid or just the liquid waiting to get thru my stomach......but some of the more experienced maybe more help on that one. Anyhow---speedy recovery and take care Kathy

Good luck Monie - well done with your weightloss so far and keep us informed as soon as you can. We'll be thinking of you Kathy