Lorraine Freeman

I had stitches and was cleared for a bath straight away. I don't know about anyone else but when I am in the bath my tummy is mostly out of the water anyways. Xxx

This is totally normal to feel like this. In my experience eating did become a chore in the first month to 6 weeks as you are learning to eat again. I am coming up to 4 months out now and am totally used to my smaller portion sizes etc now. I don't feel as hungry now as I did before my sleeve but do get the odd hunger pang (not nearly as intense as before sleeve). The way I look at my sleeve is that I can and do eat everything in moderation. I don't believe in treating my sleeve as if I am on a diet as I know I will never be able to sustain this long term. I do make healthy meal choices now but if I fancy something not so good for me I don't deprive myself (I don't pig out either). My dietician told me that as long as I'm good 85% of the time then a packet of crisps or chocolate bar a couple of times a week really won't hinder my progress. I wouldn't say I feel 'normal' now as there really is a huge difference in portion sizes, however I am very comfortable with my new 'normal' , as I say its difficult in the beginning but its amazing how fast your body and brain adapt. Hope this helps. Xxx

Decision damn predictive text lol. Xxx

The first few weeks are the worst but hang in there it does get better. Sending virtual hugs your way. I'm only 3 months out and already know its the best deduction for my health I have ever made. Xxxx

Yeah it's totally normal I'm afraid :0s As other poster said never trust a fart. Lol. This can also be a problem post op. I know its prob tmi but I would recommend getting some botty cream in as it can get a bit sore. Xxx

I have a 14 day low carb diet that I had to follow pre op. lost 2 stone (28 pounds) in 2 weeks on it. If you would like it then send me your email address and I will follow it on to you. Xx

It's because your body and mind have gone through a trauma of sorts, so your mind reacts in giving you nightmares. Xx

Lol@Laura. yeah it's fish eggs but it really is yum and doesn't look like fish eggs.

It's cod roe season just now so loving to snack on that just now. Really high in protein and low in calories and fat. Mmm mmm

I am 3 months post op and my nut says sugar free water and juice are both fine.

Totally agree with you Cheri, I lost 16 pounds in the first 2 weeks and thought I would lose the weight at the same pace no probs (duh) The reality is I lose 3 pounds a week now (3 months out) After reasons lots of your posts Cheri, I have come to accept this weight loss every week and actually be content with it. So I would like to thank those that take time to post threads like these, which give people the confidence and realisation that this ox totally normal and that they will still get there if they follow plan. Xxx

I was given a sugar free liquid anti biotic to take when I needed them but that was the first week I was out of hospital. Xxx

That's what I was told to drink post op. the strawberry one is yum, but I hated the strawberry and cream one as it was so sweet and sickly.

You can freeze the rest in little containers and just take them out the night before. Xxx

Believe it or not you really don't need anything stronger than this after the surgery. It's honestly not as sore as you think it's gonna be. Xxx

It's physically impossible for you to have stretched your sleeve within 7 weeks by your own doing. I think you have either been given the wrong diagnoses or your surgeon is at fault. My surgeon says that it takes constant abuse of your sleeve (as in over a year) to stretch it. At 7 weeks out there's just no way you could of done this, plus you would be very sick all the time. I would seek a second opinion and check your surgeons work by let getting another surgeon to look at the photos taken after surgery.

Recovery for me went well, had small issues like a very runny tummy for the first week so got really dehydrated, also my incisions got infected so had to get a sugar free liquid antibiotic which was the worst thing I have ever tasted in my life. I didn't feel like my tummy had been cut out but did feel very tender where the large incision was. It's more achy than sore, I felt it more when I was bending or trying to sit up. I can honestly say it wasn't agony and was it was a really manageable pain, not half as sore as I was expecting. Hope this helps.

It's either that of they might jack them up like you do when your changing a car tyre lol

Lol, I wondered why there was 2 extra assistants in the operating room, one to support each boob. ;0)

Per day. Xxx

Pickled mussels are a fab source of protein, a 100g jar gives you 19g protein and they are only 102 calories. Xxx

Are you making sure you chew your food into a paste before swallowing? Also are you maybe eating too fast? Just suggestions, hope it helps. Xxx