Firefly2000

Hi All, I am a 39yo guy living in Sydney. I had a gastric sleeve operation 4 months ago and my life has changed dramatically. I have lost about 32kg (70lb) in that time, including pre-op liquid diet and now I no longer snore, have heaps more energy and look and feel better. It hasn't all been pleasant but I should have done it years ago. My issue is that for a personal goal, I really want to lose another 18kg (40lb) by New Years Eve. My weight loss is slowing now cause I have had my dramatic initial reduction then plateau. I swim 4 times a week, boxing class and boot camp each once a week. Am looking at possibly adding a Bodypump weights class. I eat clean and don't drink alcohol much at all. I keep protein levels high and hardly ever eat pasta, potatoes or rice. I walk a lot too. Do you think another 18kg/40lb by NYE is possible? Can it be done? Would appreciate any suggestions from people on how I might do this, particularly details about which activities may yield the best results... Cheers, D.

Hi All, Getting gastric sleeve operation today...mixed feelings. Have lost 11kg (approx 24 lb) in 21 days on liquid diet before the operation. Have been craving all sorts of things. One way or another, things are never going to be the same again...could use some post-op advice on coming to grips with it from people on here if willing to share.. Thanks all, Firefly2000

Hi Everyone thanks for your words of encouragement. Its actually Optislim I am using, not SlimFast, I got them mixed up. Weight loss has picked up. I am one week out from surgery and have lost about 17lb. However I am constantly starving and wanting to go grab a burger or something which I will not be able to eat after the surgery (will only ever be able to eat part of a burger). What is the impact if I snap one week out? Can you still recover on liquids or does it put your liver back to square one? Thanks, Firefly

Hi All, I am new here and just saying hi. I am a 39yo male and have my sleeve operation scheduled for mid-June. After many years of yo-yo weight loss and a sedentary job I am biting the bullet and going with the sleeve. My BMI is 49 so definitely need to do something but luckily am healthy on most other counts (non smoker, no signs of diabetes, no fatty liver or heart problems yet). I have a quick question if people are happy to comment; I have been on a pre-surgery liquid diet of 3 slimfast products a day (plus broth and diet jelly) for 6 days and have lost 3.4kg. Does this sound about right? I would have thought given the extreme nature of the diet I should lose more like 5kg in this time, expecially considering a good amount would be Water retention. I am struggling to drink over 2L water, managing more like 1.6L. Any thoughts? Thanks all and good luck to everyone here. Remember "A goal without a plan is just a dream"... Cheers, Firefly2000

Hi Guys, Need some help here. I've been on the liquid diet for 13 days and lost 7kg, (close to 14lb) which my surgeon is really happy about. I've found it really hard and having constant cravings but have kept my self-control up till now. However I'm struggling, feeling that I am going to snap any minute and go buy a burger or something that I will not be able to have post-op (will be able to eat maybe part of a burger after a few months). I still have a week till the operation. If I snap one week out will it undo all my work or can I make it up still? Really struggling for the self-discipline, please share your thoughts.... Thanks, Firefly

Thanks Calimomof3. My thoughts though are that I would rather have a blow out now and eat a burger or a something a week out than to go ballistic in a few days and eat a whole pizza. The shakes are now making me want to be sick regardless of the flavour. Really struggling here. This is the hardest test of willpower and I'm not sure I can keep it up

Thanks for the reply! Sorry I got my brands mixed up its actually OPTISLIM I am using which is an ultra low calorie diet - shakes, Soups and bars. I have 3 of these products a day, adding up to approx 480 calories with about 90gms carbs in total. OPTISLIM is the brand my surgeon suggests but it sounds like the carbs are much higher than you yours. I'm also eating the sugar free Jello (we call it jelly here in Australia) and some broth and Water. Sounds like I need to question them on the carbs levels