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Drink lots of Water Clean your teeth Go clothes shopping and look at smaller sizes knowing you will be there soon! Call a friend whos supporting you. Come here and vent. Read the forums. Clean the house from top to bottom. Treat yourself to massage/facial/nails or something similar Write a letter to yourself saying why you NEED the surgery Watch lots of WLS topics on youtube. I watched lots of cookery shows but im weird like that

Funny isnt it that some of us openly discuss bowel movements twice in our lives.. after giving birth and after weight loss surgery...

Hello .. 15 months out now and heading for skin surgery in January. Its the best thing I have ever done, just wish I had done it sooner Good luck to those heading for surgery and speedy recovery to those who have just had it !! Kate

@@trekker954 Not silly at all.. do what makes you feel better Kate

On my face, the only change is that I have bags under my eyes, which I have never had before. Along with a TT and BL im having those bags removed in January as they make me look tired... Otherwise, I never had many wrinkles and I don't now.

Are you drinking lots of Water? Are you doing enough walking? I tried numerous stuff which didn't do a thing but then I tried Dulcolax and it really worked for me. Hope you feel better soon ! Kate

Congratulations on the sugery !! If you don't need the pain meds why take them? Just curious.

I am a side sleeper and had problems sleeping on my back after the surgery. At 6 weeks i managed to sleep on my side and boy, what a difference. I slept like a baby. Congratulations on the surgery !!

I was always a tea drinker before surgery, the only time I ever had coffee was if we were out for a meal and at the end of it. I couldn't face tea after surgery but did start drinking decaff coffee about 6 months in. I still drink it now, just a few cups a week. Im 15 months out and last week had a cup of tea and enjoyed it. Hurrah

I have a feeling it was poached eggs. I ate so many at the beginning that I cant face them now

Congratulations... You have done great so far and im sure you will in the future. Make sure you let us know how you are over the next few weeks !! Speedy recovery

It's wonderful when you start feeling good... Congratulations !!

I don't think you can really prevent it, it either happens or doesn't. I found hair thickening shampoo really helped making it look better, that and keeping my hair in a short bob. I did take Biotin and not sure if its worth getting that horse pill down every day but I didn't think it would do any harm to try. My hair is now growing as normal, 15 months out. Having skin surgery January and I bet it falls out again

@@VSG_Brandnewkindame Congratulations on the surgery ! I found hair thickening shampoo really helped, that and keeping my hair in a short bob. I did take Biotin and not sure if its worth getting that horse pill down every day but I didn't think it would do any harm to try. My hair is now growing as normal, 15 months out. Having skin surgery January and I bet it falls out again

Congratulations for everyone heading towards their surgery and new life. I did 18 days of 3 Protein drinks a day before my surgery and it was hard but I managed it. Keep your eyes on the prize Once again, Congrats x

Welcome to the mad house... lots to learn here and great support so make the most of it

I used Dulcolax in the end after trying loads of other stuff. Take a pillow and put it over your tummy whilst you are on the loo and try to raise your feet off the floor (a box might help).. I hope you get relief soon

Exciting times... I have mine in January. Hope it all goes well and make sure you come back and let us know how you are doing

Congratulations and best wishes for today and a speedy recovery

My garments are being provided by the company I am going with however they did say they would feel really tight. Are you having the TT and thigh lift on the same day? Hope it all goes well for you!!

Wow.. amazing !! Congratulations

Initially (and this is my personal thought) salad isn't the best thing to eat early on only because your stomach is still recovering, will be tiny with the swelling and you need Protein before salad. I eat salad now after 15 months and really enjoy it but there are times that i can't eat much, maybe a couple of bites after I get the protein in, on the plate. Go by what your team says, as I am sure there will be lots of differing thoughts here

I had four weeks off and wish I had taken 6 weeks. Recovery is different for everyone and it also depends on what job you do. Are you sat at a desk or are you on your feet all day? Do you need to lift heavy things? etc etc. I was still exhausted at week five. Just go with what your body tells you. Kate

If you are so allergic to iodine, it might be a good idea to contact the company to double check. Best to err on the side of caution. I love Protein puddings too. It's like having a treat rather than a meal. Kate

I still have a protein latte (25 oz) every morning and still really love it. For the first time since the surgery I ran out a couple of weeks ago and they couldnt deliver for a week. Good god, I was like a bitch from Hell. I like the fact its a good chunk of fluid which starts me off in a positive way plus the 15g of Protein first thing is a good way to start the day. What do you still do which helps set you up for the day? Kate