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Hello everyone! Hope you are all travelling well on this crazy/amazing journey. My surgery date is coming up fast, next week 16 September. Feeling a little lonely going through this process - I have my family/friends support but would be great to have conversations/support from people in simillar situations. I'm on my 3rd week of my 4 week pre-op diet. I'm down 4kg but seem to have plateaued a bit in the last couple days. Anyhoo, staying optimistic as this going to change my life for the better! Is anyone else getting sleeved this month?

Woot NK! Brilliant work Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey @@novemberkilo @@MissMurphy @@Ebony Rose how are you all going? Are you well? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Glad you are on the road to recovery. Good things lay ahead of you Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm so glad that it all went well for you @@Ebony Rose and it will keep getting better for you! Happy for you Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good on you! You should be proud! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Well done NK! That's awesome!!!! I'm doing great, I'm tolerating all the foods I've eaten so far and I'm back to normal foods at the end of this week (yay)! I'm starting my daily walks today (my dog will be so happy)! I'm down 15kg and couldn't be happier! Are you back at work NK? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App @@MissMurphy how are you going? Has the nausea passed? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Welcome MM. How are you doing with it all? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm now on 'minced & mashed' foods! I'm so happy! Tonight I had a little bit of chicken and gravy. I couldn't eat much but man, best meal ever! Was worried that my stomach wouldn't cope but it all went down fine. You shouldn't be too far behind me NK?!? I also had little pain spurts from time to time but I think it was my stomach telling me to slow down or it was too cold. It passes though. I haven't had any trouble with it in a couple of days. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Hey NK, feeling like a human again and getting out and about but still struggling getting enough Protein and fluids. I've got my appointment with the dietician tomorrow, so I'm hoping I can progress onto the next stage which will hopefully help me get more protein etc. how are you going?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@poppys yep I'm home. I was in hospital for two nights (I could've gone home on the 2nd day but I didn't feel quite ready). I'm not going to lie, it's not easy post op (I'm only end of week 1). I'm struggling with drinking 'eating' enough and a bit over forcing myself to drink fluids constantly but I keep a mantra in my head reminding myself why I am doing this and I just keep going! I know I can do this and you will to. We have to! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@poppys I'm feeling so much better one week post op! It's a bit rough the first couple days but it does get better each day. How are you feeling with your big day coming up? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

@@Ebony Rose how are you doing leading up to your surgery date? Are you getting through the pre op diet ok? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Glad to hear you're home, NK. Every day at home gets better. I feel so much better, not sore and I even went to the shops today! I was pooped after but was good to get out. I'm still struggling to get enough fluids in but trying hard. We're both on the right side of it all now Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Fantastic news NK! That first shower is amazing hey! I'm now day 4 post op and can assure you that each day gets a little easier. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you all for your messages. I'm home now and all went well. Now onto recovery. Best of luck for your big day NK. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you NK and Ebony. I'm all prepped in the admissions room but got a few people ahead of me first. Feeling strangely calm though. I appreciate the messages. Chat to you on the flip side Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@TeresaLW Well done on making the first step! You need to have two medical reports; one from your GP and one from the surgeon. It takes about 4 weeks to get it all sorted. Good luck Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I went through the same feelings in week 2 of pre-op diet and I still had 2 weeks to go! It didn't last though and I kept myself and my mind, busy. It did pass and it will pass for you too. Be strong. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@olliesoda Best wishes! I'm 3 days behind you!

Thank you thank you thank you for this thread and every single post on it! I have my op in 3 days and was feeling anxious and hesitant and scared.After spending an hour or so reading through all these posts, I feel excited! And you probably don't even realise how inspiring you all are, I can't wait to join you And I cannot wait to post my own response to this question! yay!

@@time for june best wishes for today!

@@Ebony Rose How are you feeling now? I hope you are still on track? I'm feeling a whole range of emotions with only 3 days to go but I seem to be equal parts anxiousness and excitement. I know I can do this though. @@novemberkilo how are you travelling?

@@inhiskingdom best wishes for today!

@@cbonet best wishes for today!