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Four weeks for both and wish I had had more time off. I was exhausted all the time and had to cat nap throughout the day. I even went out to my car and slept in my lunch break.

Hello Kim, I am in Wiltshire but just wanted to welcome you and let you know that there is also a UK forum. Congratulations on your surgery date. I won't forget as its my day to go in for skin surgery !! Kate

Its orgasmic bliss lol.

Congratulations on the upcoming surgery. I tried a few flavoured Proteins before I had the surgery but just be aware that your taste buds may change and what you liked before you don't like afterwards. Try sample sizes if you can. I am sure you would be okay adding flavouring yourself but check with you NUT to be sure. Good Luck Kate

I slept a lot too, in between walking and sip sip sipping. I was 10 days out and a friend came for lunch. After 15 minutes I had to leave her finishing her meal (the rest of my family were there) and I went to bed and slept for about 4 hours. Your body has been through a massive change. Rest and sleep when you need to. Congratulations on the surgery Kate

Wow you have done amazing to date and I am very sure you will continue to do so. Please keep posting so we know how you are getting on. Kate

@@swoobury It's normal to be nervous, most of us are heading towards surgery whatever kind it is. I did my will and invited all my sons out for a meal before I went on the liver diet. They called me a drama queen and told me to get over myself lol. That grounded me and they have all been very supportive especially the youngest (17) who was living at home at the time. Helping me in the loo one day he said, "If you EVER tell any of my friends I did this, I will deny it". Their calm and positive attitude pre and post op really helped. Good luck on the day

I used to love pickled gherkins. I have tried them over the months and still they don't sit well with me so I am giving them up.

@@ausmith Im collecting one tomorrow! It's never been used, from a smoke free house and they are asking £100 for it, new they are £900. Im going to give it to my Mum when I have finished with it

Depends on how long you are staying in.. I took a lot more as I was in for a few nights (planned stay) Toiletries, mobile and charger, kindle and magazines, lip salve (dont use if you are on oxygen!), pillow for journey back home (if in a car), Gas strips (even if just used to freshen your mouth and nothing else!, 2 nightdresses, comfy outfit for going home and flip flops. Im sure I might have taken other things but can't remember

Walk as much as you can and then walk some more, It will really help and congratulations on the surgery !

Are they the same brand as before or have you tried different one? Are they tablets, chewables? Do they have a high dose of Iron in them?

Sensible and perfectly said AvaFern.

Congratulations... well done. Keep up the good work !!

That is the same advice Popeye's marital counselor gave him. <Bursts out laughing> !!!

I use Protein Pasta on the VERY rare occassion I have pasta. Maybe 3 times in the past 16 months and even then just a couple of dessert spoons and after I have got my protein in. Kate

Goodness, so sorry to hear that ! Please let us know how you are when you are out and recovering xx

@KristenVSG2014t Good idea about a walker !

Congratulations and keep busy for the next two weeks and the time will fly by ! Kate

@@_Kate_ Following this post....my TT and Breast lift with augmentation is scheduled 10 days after yours. Having had brachioplasty in July and alot of pain with it, I am very nervous about this surgery but also looking forward to the end result. @@Djmohr Lets focus on the end result.. or at least try to lol !!

My arms are fine, I go to the gym three times a week but the rest, well Im having cosmetic surgery in January!

I do.

@@jane7560 Congratulations

Hello to both of you and just to let you know there is a UK support group on the forums too.. Welcome

Goodness, beautiful in both photos but you look a totally different person. Go Girl !!