spudsy

Hey guys, I'm 6 days post op and things have been progressing well. No pain or nausea and have been a bit more successful in getting the fluids in today......however....the head hunger is driving me crazy. Only really started yesterday and it feels like my every waking moment is thoughts about food...not unhealthy food or takeaway, but food I want to eat during puréed or soft! I cringe at the thought of liquids. So I did something stupid, I thought I could chew on some potato and fish a then spit it out rather than swallow...went ok until I swallowed a small amount and I was let know pretty quickly how silly it was to think I could do more than liquids....how has everybody combated the head hunger? Do I fight to ignore or try to embrace it somehow?

So I have arrived home and without the comfort of iv fluids and and a hospital bed I feel a little lost. I have this lump in my throat that seems to be there all the times at varying degrees. I haven't felt hunger since the op so I can't define full either...I have a few sips or tablespoons of liquids but am finding it difficult to determine what my body is trying to tell me? I'm not sure what feels good or what doesn't.. What's right or what isn't...I'm hoping some of the veterans or anyone really can offer some tops or advice on how to learn again what my body is trying to tell me???

So I can join the bench of sleeves now! My experience so far has been amazing.. I have had all my lines down today and had the swallow xray done- all good no leaks, everything where it should be. I feel really lucky that I haven't had any pain, just some minor discomfort with gas & now nausea. Had my first meal in 2 days, some beef broth...soo good! I feel so lucky to have read all the posts before doing this as I felt you guys helped prepare me for what to expect and what to look for when eating and drinking!! I already feel this is the best decision i could have made...home tomorrow and I'm ready to embark on my new life at home!!

So I have only posted on here once to introduce myself. My surgery is tomorrow and whilst I'm not having second thought or doubts at all it is a bit scary! I did my 2 week pre op diet, couldn't use the opti slim, I found it too salty, so kept using the biggest loser shakes. After a few 'last suppers' my weight at the start of shakes was 146.6kg, today it's 140.3..I'm really hoping tomorrow is 139.something!! I did break a couple of times and am a little worried that this will impact on tomorrow, but can't do anything about it now...I can't wait until I'm over the other side with everyone else and after seeing how well everyone has done I'm hoping for the same positive results!!

Hi everyone, just spent the last few days reading the 360+ pages there are..it's amazing to follow how everyone is going and that most still make it back to check in from time to time... I am booked to have my surgery with Dr Riza Adib at the Wesley in Brisbane 13/12/13...I went with phi and used my super to cover the gap..it was an easy process and I had approval from DHS within 4 days and my letter 2 days after that and money in my account before the end of the second week so what I thought would take 6 weeks took only 2. I am so ready for this, I have read, watched blogs and everything I can get my hands on and I have never felt more sure of my decision. I am getting married in November next year so hopefully it will be a much smaller me by that time! My partner and daughter are extremely supportive and I haven't been concerned who knows as it makes no difference to me, I am so excited to have found something that may actually work that It doesn't seem anything but right for me to do it!! I am 167cm, heaviest weight was 160kg but after several months of yo yo'ing i am currently at 143.4kg. Surgeons goal is 91kg but I have high hopes of getting to 79kg, I'm not fussed how long it takes.. I have 2 weeks pre op opti but have made the decision to start it tomorrow for an extra kick seeing as I've had a few 'last suppers'.I have found reading from everyone's experience here has been most insightful and look forward to contributing in some small way...and getting tips on a liquid/puréed Xmas!!