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Wow Cathy, over 4 stone in 7 months-that's what I'm hoping for! How good are you? Are you very strict? I don't think I'll have a problem with the Protein first rule because I like all meat and fish. If it wouldn't be too much of a hassle could you and Coops tell me what you eat on average in a day? Thanks x x x x

Oh, and if you had translated your post into Welsh I would have had to get MY daughter to translate it back! And she's only 12!!!

Ha Ha funny! I'm so glad you have a sense of humour, you just don't know how these posts come across sometimes do you?! Wow 5 and a half stone? That is impressive! And 3ft is amazing (if not a little weird!) I cannot believe you do all that exercise, I play the odd game of tennis or squash and go on an occasional hike when the weather permits but I am not into regular training...yet. I've heard that you will have stalls, but for a year? That's rough, especially if you are being so good. I'm no where near qualified to give you any advice, all I can do is keep my fingers crossed for you that your back gets better (and remember not to say anything out of order in case you come and knock me out!) and even if you don't like what the scales say, you must be pretty fit eh?! I'd be happy as a size 14, but 12 would be nice. I'm aiming for 140lb. Good Luck Coops x x x x P.s You're picture is only small but you look pretty good to me. (I'm not gay or anything) (nothing wrong with being gay you understand but you have to clarify these things) x x x x

Hi Carly, I got the Sci-Mx-Whey Protein-Muscle Size and Definition in Strawberry and Cream flavour (can get it in Asda no problem) and to be honest, it's perfectly drinkable to me, just tastes like Nesquick milkshake powder that you add to milk but I have heard that some people just cannot abide protein shakes, I guess it's all down to individual taste. I like this one because 1 shake gives you 35g of protein, so 2 a day makes up all your protein, not bad even if you don't particularly like it. They also do chocolate flavour. Hope this helps! x x x x

Hi Coops! It's great to have someone with so much experience. How has the 2 years been for you? Like how much have you lost, are your eating habits still good/good enough to keep the weight down? I'm soooo impatient, I wish I was a couple of year down the line and where you are now! Also, I hate to disapoint (although I feel we should be completely honest in this relationship) I'm not Welsh! I'm from Birmingham originally...I'm so sorry! x x x x

Thanks! I feel great! I didn't have to do a pre-surgery diet so I really feel for you. To be honest, I've not heard of the milk diet, I thought it was a liquid diet you had to do, but then again, I'm sure you've noticed that there is so many different doctor/nutritionist guidelines out there! At the moment I am just having water, protein shake and cuppa soup, however, I am sipping a glass of red wine at the mo, I know, I know I'm terrible but I didn't get the sleeve to stop living altogether! Where are you having your sleeve done? I'm in North Wales x x x x

Hi I can't believe that I have been looking at American websites for over a year and missed this UK one! Hopefully there are still sleevers lurking around to share with. I had my surgery with Prague Beauty in the Czech Republic on 20th October 2012 so I am a new sleever. I am at the water/protein shake stage (just about to start week 2) and I have lots of queries and comments plus I will be very happy to answer honestly anyone else who is thinking of the surgery or who have had it done x x x x