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Hi Butterflyeffect did you have problems with hair loss? thankuou four your updates 😀

I'm doing well. I've lost 13kgs, which is a bit slow for my liking, but that's why I never lost weight in the past; I would get so impatient and give up because I wasn't where I wanted to be within a month of starting a diet! I can eat most things, just not a lot of it. Bread doesn't sit well with me, but I have times where I crave a sandwich. I used to be a carb hound, and still battle the demons. I have the sandwich, but just don't get the emotional hit I used to with it. That's a good thing, I just need to fight that feeling 'I need bread' feeling! I don't regret the decision for a minute, it's just learning to live with a stomach the size of a banana that is the issue at the moment. I have no doubts that this time next year, all will be good.

Hi samperth. I've lost 13kgs and wes sleeved 20th may. It's a bit slower than I thought, but I'm happy. When were you sleeved?

Hi samperth! How are things going with your weight loss so far out?

Wow....HUGE loss. Congrats!

Wow....HUGE loss. Congrats!

Yep, can relate! I want that piece of pizza, but I'm buggered if it will fit in! Just take things easy and your recovery will continue to go well. I'm doing well.. I have lost 10kgs not to bad in 5 weeks, considering the stupid stall I had. It gets easier, and I'm learning what,when and how much to eat. food is becoming not so much of a focus anymore. I put on a jacket this morning as I am desperate for something warm to wear to the footy. All my jackets were way too small. I was gobsmacked when it actually fit! No tightness in the arms, or across the back, and I could even do up the buttons. It's one of those 'NSV's' that I read about all the time, and it feels good!

Well done! I'm so glad it's working out for you. I look forward to hear you progress. Stay warm, it's a bit chilly in perth

Thanks guys. I like the idea of quiches, but want to steer clear of the pastry. I have found a recipe that doesn't use pastry, so will try that. I don't want to eat cheese.....I'm a cheese nut and could easily overdose. I haven't been eating fruit, but will try today and see how I go. Pinterest and YouTube! What a great idea....will get back to this thread if I find something. Although I'm 5 weeks out today, I find I can eat reasonable amounts, and really have to listen to my sleeve and identify when I've had enough. I'm tending to snack too much, ( on things that aren't always good choices) especially in the evenings, which is an issue I had pre sleeve. As I have read regularly on here, half the battle is the psychological addiction to food.... Thanks for the replies!

I everybody, I was sleeved on 20th may. So far so good! No problems to speak of, and am losing weight slowly but surely. I am after snack/ quick lunch ideas. I work full time, and many a time eat on the road, or quickly between meetings ( and that's another topic for another day!) So far I've had lots of tuna, yoghurt, left overs from the night before, that sort of thing...but I'm getting bored. I read other ideas on here, but it's mainly from people in the USA, and half the time have no idea what they are talking about ( what's gumbo?) I look forward to all your brilliant ideas! God knows, my imagination sucks when it comes to food!

Put your pillow across your tummy and lean forward when you cough. It helps take the pressure off your abdomen and helps decrease any pain.

I've lost 8kgs. Starting weight was 118kg Make lots of soup and freeze it......it's handy! What hospital are you going to?

I wore Tracky dax for a week, and the put my jeans on to find they weren't tight at all! Pain medication consisted of soluble panadol for a couple of days, but that was it. I needed maxalon to stop the nausea for a couple of days as well. I'm going well this week. Still on puréed as I find 'normal' food still gets a bit stuck...biput it's only been 4 weeks. The scales have come to a screaming halt. Most frustrating. It's normally around now I give up on a diet and have a pig out....but I can't! Fingers crossed they start moving soon. What date is your op?

Hi Krystal I took knitting, a book, some magazines and my iPad. I didn't use ant of the cause I was too tired, sick and couldn't focus on anything! I watched tellie, slept, walked and talked to the other lady in my room. I was in hospital for a total of three days. One thing I wish I had taken was some PJs that I could wear with the IV. Those hospital gowns just didn't do it for me. However, finding pjs that open at the shoulder isn't exactly easy. Plus, if you get a nurse to help with the dressing part, they can disconnect your IV so you can put your own clothes on. My problem was, the nursing care wasn't that crash hot, and asking them to do anything took some time, because they were so busy. It was easier to just wear the hospital gown :/

Well done cherry tree. I've lost 18 pounds (8kgs) and my scales haven't moved in nearly 2 weeks! I'm so over it....it's very deflating. I can pretty much eat anything, as long as it's soft enough. I do get hungry, but find I get full after about half a cup of food. Fingers crossed the scales start moving soon. They simply have to!