littlelucy

I tried to be really organised before surgery, and took some (ghastly) "before photos", took measurements around my waist and upper arms and of course my weight on the scales. Now I'm struggling to remember the measurements I took and can barely bring myself to look at my "before" photos. I'm sure there will come a time when I can handle looking back and not have such a feeling of shame and loathing, but right now I'm enjoying moving as far away from those figures as possible. Enjoy this beautiful sunshine.....

Im sure if you are doing measurements as well as looking at kgs lost, you would probably find you are losing cms at the moment. A lot of people talk about a stall.... this is probably just that for you. Sounds like you are doing a great job, just hang in there. I'd kill to have a salad, something I've really missed these past few months. I still have to wait a few more weeks.

So much easier to not tell everyone. I don't want to really talk about it all the time and have people watching my weight loss etc. I'm telling people that I've stopped drinking alcohol for a while and that I'm following a Paleo diet, high protein etc. I'm feeling much like my old self again now at the 5 weeks post-op. Playing netball again, and trying to fit in a few walks etc. I will really need to focus on fluid intake though as this warmer weather is a bit taxing if you feel dehydrated. Best of luck for a great day everyone.

Hi, I'm also in Sydney. 5 weeks post-op today. I've lost 10kgs altogether. I'm on soft diet this week, but it seems much the same as puree to me. I'm finding it hard to get all my fluids in each day and have to constantly remind myself to drink water. I'm using bio-oil on my op incisions, hoping they will fade out over the next few months. I haven't told any friends about my surgery, just my hubby and close family. It felt too big a deal to be discussing it with too many people. I couldn't face other peoples ideas/questions and opinions. I am a low BMI sleever and like one of you said I wish there had been another way but after years of trying it just felt right for me to go this path. I'm really happy with my decision, no regrets, just need to adjust to the small amounts of food I can eat now.(i've had a few uncomfortable moments after eating just one mouthful too many). I haven't been shopping yet just wearing all my usual clothes with a few belts hitching in at the waist so my pants stay up. It's amazing the difference 10kgs has already made. I can't imagine how I will feel after another 10kgs disappear.