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@@perforce good plan although it wouldn't be faked complaint. The whole point is your plan is good, as its the truth. @@itstimealready Just keep it to the bare minimum, don't elaborate and good luck!!

How far out are you?

I use a 24oz bottle and start the day with a 24oz Protein latte. I refill it with Water mid morning.. In the afternoon and evening. I used to drink a lot of water before vsg and I am lucky that I still can. Carry a bottle where ever you are and drink all day. Good luck!

I used to drink tea all day every day and now I can't stand it. I never liked coffee before and now I love it. Go figure

Not long now... heading to your new life!! Congratulations

@@Elode You ROCK!! You should be very proud of yourself, for what you have achieved and the person that you are!

You really need to get in touch with your team. I hope you feel better soon!!

A lesson learnt is a powerful thing! Our tastes change such a lot in a short time don't they Have you any idea when you are having surgery?

Jane I have always found your posts very thoughtful and typed with tact.. what ever you have said. You have made me smile and look to you for always having the sense to read between the lines in an question. I admire you a lot. Irrelevant? Not to me.

I am in but starting tomorrow *Friday*... I can do the extra day at the end !!

I had my surgery a day after my 54th birthday. Best decision ever :-)

I take Centrum Chewables twice daily. They taste nice and my bloods are perfect. I did try the capsules but they made me throw up, so went back to the chewables and have been fine since.

Happy Birthday to youuuuuuu Happy Birthday to youuuuuuuuu uuuuu Happy Birthday Sexy Grannyyyyy Happy Birthday to you! Hope you have a wonderful birthday

Thanks for sharing, especially just before the holidays!

If you didnt feel a need to make a thread about this why didn't you take your own advice, ignore it and move on! Oh, can you smell the irony?!? I can!! Have you got something stuck on the bottom of your shoe?

Having the strength to make this decision makes me feel you will get through this and come out sronger on the other side. I wish you all the very best in your recovery. I think you are an amazing woman.

I agree with the OP. There is the clique here who validate the bitchyness and thats so sad. Thats the ony problem with a smaller group and I know people who have left here because of it. Its like being at school and being the class bully with all their 'friends' egging them on and agreeing or arse licking, however you want to take it. I often try to understand why people would want to do that years after leaving school. People can be very handy at being keyboard warriors, must make them feel smug. The majority of the people here are lovely though so the others are insignificant now. If you didnt feel a need to make a thread about this why didn't you take your own advice, ignore it and move on!

Sending prayers and hugs for both of you. xxx

Set a timer and learn to drink more. Make it a habit and always have a bottle of Water with you. Set times in the day that you have to fill it up and plan to empty the bottle before the time. Write down what you are drinking. Be more 'mindful' about drinking fluids. Sounds harsh but dehydration after surgery means you end up back in hospital and that's no fun! Best of luck!

The pre op liver diet isn't easy but I really do believe it gets you into the right 'headspace' for surgery. Best wishes to those having surgery soon and speedy recovery.

Totally disgusting. Feedback to the team you went with. Unless people report it, it will go unchecked. Congrats on the surgery btw

Congratulations! You will need to change your nick soon

Congratulations !! exciting times ahead

I mix my Protein drinks with Water to keep the carbs low although everyone does things differently. Its finding the thing that works for you. Best wishes for all those heading for surgery! Best thing I ever did (apart from hubby and the kids lol)

I use optimum nutrition shakes and mix with water. (4ozs) I used them before surgery and still love them now.