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@@littlebuddy213 Congrats and so glad everything went well ~ Gentle hugs ~ Kate

Might be easier calling the airport and asking what their procedure is. Also get to the airport early in case of hold ups getting through security but I am sure you will be fine. On a side note, I was travelling from Israel to Jordon once on holiday and there was an older guy who was taken off to hospital to be x-rayed because he had had a hip replaced and he kept setting the alarms off. We had to wait 4 hours !! Oh how we laughed Good luck for the journey. Please let us know what happens. Kate

Welcome to the forums @@Roully and nice to see someone else from the south of England ( I am in Wiltshire). I have my op on 23/07 in Dorset and can't wait. I am on the pre op liquid diet (day 2). Kate

@Daisy0818 Whohoooooo not too long!! The days are ticking by and before you know it, the op will be done and your new life will start. Don't forget to continue to use the forums and let us know how you get on Good Luck! Kate

Brush it off as insensitive ignorance and remember how well you have done. Amazingly well Don't ever be sorry about venting!! Kate

My dietitian has said week 4 for me, not before. Everyone seems to be told a different thing and I guess it’s also to do with the person and what they can accept at that stage too. eggs.... mmmmmmm ( sorry on pre-op liquid diet lol) Kate

I can't offer advice as I am not post op yet but just wanted to wish you well and I hope you feel better soon. ~ gentle hugs ~ Kate

@@littlebuddy213 how much fluids are you managing to get in today? I have bought protein water too (coconut) and its lovely. Hope I still like it after the op lol. It's a totally different taste to the shakes, which I also think are good. Kate @@justajackie How are you doing today? How was the op and are you home yet? Kate

Congratulations to all of the sleervers who are now 'on the other side'. Can't wait to be able to say that myself!! Kate

Wonderful that you are enjoying it!! All that exercise without being in the gym and the social side will be great for you too. @CowgirlJane You have done so well, it's time to get out there and enjoy it Hugs Kate

I was often told to finish my plate, at home and especially at school. I can vividly remember school puddings, the custard would have skin on it and if you were the unlucky one you'd get it. I was told to sit there once, missing out on playtime until I had finished all the custard. I gagged and gagged until I was sick but still had to finish it. I will never ever forget that bully of a woman, the school cook. I detested her. I know my portions have always been on the large side and would think it was okay, if it was a healthy meal. However I was still living as that kid at the school dinner table. Quite often my hubby would finish his meal as he was full but I couldn't stand seeing left over food, so I would finish his too. I know I have far to go and only on the first step of my journey. I need to 'unlearn' the learnt. I will do it though!! Kate

Those MRI machines are tiny!! Well done for getting to the point where you felt okay going into/out of one I had an MRI a year or so ago and burnt my elbows coming out. I could have cried. Hugs Kate

I have been told by my 'team' not to drink carbonated fluids at all. I think I will stick to it as so many people state it gave them problems, however some say it didn't at all. If you are really desperate ry a small sip and see how you manage it Kate

Welcome to the forums Sophie and glad to hear you are feeling amazing. Keep up the good work !! Kate

The body is such a wonderful tease... Drink as much Water as you can, get Protein down and exercise more each week ... AND put the scales away for a bit. Try seeing how you are doing by how clothes fit rather than the scales say. I am sure you'd be surprised. Be kind to yourself too Kate

Hubby wants a holiday when I am at goal too.. on the back of a motorbike across Canada. Gawd Kate

@@Kushka Thats a great idea, a holiday at goal. Mind if I pinch that Hugs Kate

Do what the others here have suggested for a few weeks THEN get the scales out and weigh yourself. I know it's hard not to hop on and off the scales, but this may be one of the times that you need to. You have been through a huge operation and your body needs time to heal and 'sort itself out'. Drink, eat protein and exercise. Oh and well done !!! Hugs Kate

@@AvalonNeeCee Best wishes to you too ! Kate

I think I will need a new wardrobe of clothes, every 30 llbs and will take a trip down to the recycling with the old stuff. Cathartic cleansing - I'm looking forward to it Hugs Kate

Congratulations ..... not too long now and it's great that you are excited about it all !! It's good to keep busy too and will make the time fly. I will be doing the same thing in 2 weeks. Best wishes for a straightforward op and quick recovery Hugs Kate

@@Nyelaah I am on my first day too and having 3 shakes a day. Having fasted for 40 days before, I know it gets easier after a few days so its not forever. Like the others said, drink lots of Water and keep busy. Spend time here and read the sucess stories and involve yourself a lot. Buy some bariatric books and read, read, read. I have a couple of Alex Brecher's books and Weight Loss Surgery Cookbook for Dummies. I found each book really helpful and informative. Best of Luck!! Kate

@C2CFOREVER Whohohooooo todays the day. Sending gentle hugs and hoping that everything goes smooth and well! Please let us all know how you arwe after the surgery Kate

I went the NHS route and was told it would be 2 - 3 year weight. So I opted to go private and have my surgery on 23/07. @@Roully There is a UK group here. It would be really good if a few of us could start using it to keep in touch and sort out the whats, wheres and why's in the UK. However the forums are great no matter which ones you use. Please add me as a friend if you want to keep tabs !! Kate

@@gerbils8118 Welcome and congratualtions on the start of your journey. Kate