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@@Craig Wildi What a fantastic New Years present to yourself It’s normal to be nervous before the surgery, I think we all go through the questioning in our heads. Is this right for me? Will it be painful? How am I going to cope with so little food in the first few months? And on and on. However we all get through it and I can honestly say that it’s been one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life. Believe in yourself and your inner strength, you CAN do it. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

@@3283 Centrum chewable... I get mine from Tescos when they are 3 for 2. My bloods have always been good.

Ice if you can tolarate it but swallow when chewed to bits.

Waves ☺

147.8 thanks !

Two weeks of liquids then 2 weeks of pureed. So many variations of this!!

Congratulations at making such a good start with your weight loss. That's amazing. I agree that the liver diet is a good way to kick start this, I know I was glad that I did it as it got me into the frame of mind I needed after the surgery. Keep us updated on how things are going for you.

Congrats on the surgery! I was off work for four weeks and should have really stayed off six. I do have a stressful job which involves being in and out of the car a few times a day but I didn't really think I would be so exhausted even in week four. I have a feeling if I had had a desk job I would have been as tired. Be careful with yourself, it's very early days. When I have my tummy tuck etc I am having six weeks off!!

Congratulations !! .. each day will be better than the day before. Best wishes for a speedy recovery

Really interesting to read so thank you for sharing

Monday to Friday I try hard and mainly succeed at keeping carbs at a max of 20g. Weekends i am between 40-50 but no more than 50.

Google is your friend @gsusser. Type in high Protein low carb one pot meals and see what comes up

Buy a slow cooker and chuck everything in, switch on in the mornings and it's ready for when you get home. Split into meal sizes and freeze them for another time.

Congratulations on the surgery and best wishes for a speedy recovery!

I didn't have the pain in my shoulders but a lot of people have said that walking really helps. Congratulations on the surgery and best wishes for a speedy recovery!

I have a comprehensive blood test every 3 months for the first 12 months then every 6 months. My GP give me a copy of the results as well so I can track the results for myself.

Shelly, you look fantastic well done!!

Shelly you look fantastic, congratulations !!

Loose clothes to go home in, pillow for the journey home, Gas-x strips, Toiletries and mobile ! I took a lot more than this as I was in for 4 days

Happiness is ..... looking for a new wardrobe for the extra clothes I have bought Happiness is...... being able to cut my own toenails Okay, two there but I'm greedy

Centrum chewables are lovely !!

I have used them since the surgery and love them plus my bloods have come back perfect both times. Yayyyyy. I did try the Centrum tablets and they made me throw up but that was a while ago so might try them again in a few months.

Congratulations! NSV's can be such a boost and So is shopping. You are in time for the January Sales!

@@Sajijoma Congratulations!! I bet you feel amazing ☺ ( I am using my phone and hit send before I should have and then I couldn't edit.. sorry lol !! )

I'm okay with clothes now... I just need a new wardrobe to keep them in !