pink grace

Had a horrendous time friday to monday, mom has a water infection and was rushed into hospital on friday night, she was delireous and not herself at all. Still managed to stick to the diet even though i wanted to eat comfort food. Mom is on the mend and is getting 24 hour care, so i can relax a little. My period came yesterday after only 19 days, it must be the weight loss on the 800 cal diet. I have my pre op assessment in the morning, praying i will pass everything so that the op is not delayed. Finding the diet easy now, got used to rumbling tum and eating loads of veg to fill me up. Also,i am feeling much better for the healthy diet. It will be interesting to see how much i have lost when the period ends, am so glad it came this week and not next week. Hoping this coming early will not continue, i am 54 and want them to STOP, that is it for today. I

Really pleased for you. I have just been told that my op is cancelled because my blood is not clotting how it should, am so upset, this happened 15 years ago when I had my gall bladder out, they just worked it out and I went ahead with the open, this time it will be weeks,

My 88 year old mom in law passed away last night, such a difficult time, my mom is still very confused and we still don't know what is causing this. I had my pre op assessment today and was asked if i wanted to rescedule the op but we had talked about it and me and hubby decided we will still go ahead, his mom would want me to, so my op is still on tues 9th, Everything went well, just waiting for mrsa to be clear and the bloods to confirm my blood group. Went to my support group tonight and the dietician explained about dumping and why it happens, also why not to drink when eating, everyone was so positive it really did me good and i met a lady who is having a bypass on the monday and will be in the same ward as me, so i will know at least one person. I had lost 12 lbs today and loads of my waist, was very pleased. Am really worn out so off to bed now, and only 4 days to go, yay.

way to go, i am having mine on tues at around 1pm and am just wanting to get there and get it done too, so excited, x

you look great, well done, it is so encouraging to see your pics, thank you for showing us, x

wow, Mexico sounds good, very enjoyable and interesting post, thank you, x

well done, x

hi, i am 54 and am having my sleeve on the 9th in the uk on the nhs. I have bought soya protein, but don't intend on making shakes but to add to my food at the pureid stage. Hope everything goes well for you with the tests, x

u now look like your younger sister, congratulations, x

lol, thanks for the giggle, i know just what u mean with the under wear, I am wearing jeans but in a size 28 with big baggy tops, look forward to wearing the size 16 designer jeans that i bought recently, in about a year or less, i hope,

thinking about all of those who are having their op tomorrow, looking forward to hearing how you get on, best wishes and prayers for u all. xx

Hi, thinking about you, the days will fly by and then your dream begins, Janet, :-)

Well done, :-)

Totally agree, your story is inspirational and you certainly deserve all the good that is coming your way, thank you, it is people like you that really help the doubts to go away, :-)

Hi, I have sleep apnea and still hate the mask but am also so grateful for the treatment. I only manage to wear mine for about 4 hours a night, but it has still made a big difference. I have to take mine into hospital with me and am not looking forward to wearing it, but it is for my good so will obey. Really hope I can stop using it soon, best wishes , :-)

felt elated last night at getting through the first day, managed to stay under the 800 cals, and when i woke up felt good but oh my goodness, this is real, 14 days to go. Got weighed and dropped 4lb but i knew i would because i had many visits to the loo. Keeping busy again today, sorted out the small dishes and cutlery i had bought ready for post op food.

4th day and feel more in control today, not as hungry and am not thinking about food. Had a very stressful day, my 80 year old mom is ill and had to call a doc and be there, but did'nt turn to food, another small hurdle over. I have my close friends praying for me and can tell that they are praying enabling me to stick to this very low cal diet. my bs went really low yesterday and i knew about it, but managed to eat before i went totally strange, lol. Each day is a day nearer, so glad i am not alone in this, :-)

wed, the third day decided to get weighed, i had been for tinkles that much i knew i had lost weight, another 2lb down, that is 6 altogether. Finding it easier but did have more to eat for dinner, but did keep within limits.