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I have always found tracking food really helpful. It keeps me focused and I can learn a lot from it. Initially I did it to learn about nutriants and boy did I !! Some things I thought were really healthy are full of carbs and I stuck with low carbs for the first year or so. Now I do carb cycling and tracking really helps with that I use myfitnesspal and started tracking everything from when I went onto full liquids and pureed foods. It's never too early to start (IMO). Congrats on the surgery !! Kate

I have been on Prozac for a long time (25 years), ever since Hashimoto's disease decided to pop into my life. I was told that my serotonin level was very low and thats why I needed it and I haven't had an issue at all with it. I didn't take it for a few weeks because I didn't want to take pills just after surgery but then started after week six if I recall right. Kate

Congratulations and speedy recovery !!

Congraulations !! You look amazing

@@krazibabigirl A new exciting future becons for you. As others have said, keep busy and 24 hours will fly by !! Make sure you let us all know how you get on

How far out of surgery are you? I listen to my body and rest, sleep, relax and then rest some more. Hope you feel better soon!

I bought a pair of boots this year that are XS in the calf .. i could have cried, in between all the whooping and laughing I did. Roll on the January sales Postscript: Also I wear heels now, rather than flats as I used to hate trying to ram my fat feet into nice shoes but now I can wear what I want. Whoop Whoop.

I did early on but its very rare now. One thing that continues to happen daily, is my nose runs when I eat or drink. I wish it would stop !!

Stick to your surgeons guidelines and make the most of the 'honeymoon' period before adding high carb/sugar foods. Kate

FrankiesGirl beat me to it

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@@mandapanda112200 It can really depend from person to person and also how much Protein you are eating in the meal. If I eat 2oz of chicken or fish I can get 3 or 4 bites of veg in, if its 3oz of chicken or fish then less veg. I have only recently added fruit to my meals/snacks but tend to have lower carb ones like raspberries and blackberries. I tried a small banana last month (although they are carb heavy), I really fancied one but two small bites in and I couldn't eat anymore. You might find your tastes have changed too

Great birthday present Rosey... my surgery was the day after my 54th birthday. Greek yogurt with a dash of sugar free preserve sounds wonderful.. Just to be cautious (and maybe your team will say different) but try a preserve that doesnt have seeds in it. I was warned about seeds too early on. Congrats on the upcoming surgery and make sure you have a fab Christmas Day and Birthday Kate

Reached my goal.... so very happy and grateful for the opportunity I have had and the hard work I have put in. Heres to skin Surgery in January.. bring it on !! A very thankful Kate

Congratulations !! You look FAB

I agree with you 100%. I really enjoy my food now instead of aimlessly shoving it down my throat whist scooping up the next fork load... rinse and repeat.

A bit of many things which will still keep me healthy and at my Protein goal, boring I know but hey ho. Im back for surgery on the 9th of January so keeping my eye on the final prize! This is the first time in 11 years we won't have a houseful, so im looking forward to snuggling up on the sofa and eating from my lap whilst we watch dreadful re-runs on the telly. Might even have a bit of cake

@@_Kate_ woo hoo!! party dance GOAL!!! starting the new year with skin surgery life doesn't get much better than this!! keep up the great job good luck kathy congrats Thank you Kathy

I just picked whatever was comfy and cheap .. I think at one point I had to buy 3 different sizes in one month so it wasn't worth spending too much.

I had to stop my HRT Patches 6 weeks before the surgery and not use them for 6 weeks after. My husband was SO glad when I finally slapped that patch on lol. Bless him See if you can take anything else for the short term, im sure your GP will be able to help you. Best of luck !

@@Anna Livia I am in England and my GP was very supportive both when I had the surgery and since (I did go private rather than wait 3 years or so). Don't feel shame, be proud that you want to do something about your health. It's no easy ride, believe me but so worth it. You might be surprised how supportive your Doctor is. The way the NHS is going, I wouldn't be shocked to see GP's recommending this for patients more often. In the long run it will save them a lot of money and their patients a lot of ill health. Win win situation. Hold your head high and good luck for Friday !!

Grapes are quite high in sugar, its best to check with your team and stick to their recommendations. Congrats re the surgery !!

@@pammcat Thank you and speedy recovery !

@Vinasuw Thank you x