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I feel like I didn’t deserve this opportunity because of the way I’ve been treating this gift. I’m five months in and I don’t track, I eat low carb but sometimes I eat junk like pizza like two slices which isn’t normal. I also don’t exercise, or take my vitamins. I’ve missed my three month check up I know it’s unacceptable but I’ve lost motivation and no one is here to push me. Fortunately I’ve been lucky enough that I’m still losing weight which is crazy I started 115kg and I’m at 89kg. I need help is it too late to fix this? How do I get motivated again?

I’m actually 79kg ops

I would love to know everyone’s answer to this I’m having a really crappy time with stalls. I’ve had two already one lasted two weeks and right now I’m on another and it’s been a week. My surgery was March 13

6 weeks out and 27 pounds down since op and before op 14 pounds during the two week liquid diet. Total lost: 40 pounds

I have a birthday party that I have to go to tonight. Anyway I don’t wanna drink alcohol as I’m only one month out, I can’t drink juice due to sugar, and I’m worried anything with bubbles will hurt. I don’t want a bunch of questions and why I’m only drinking Water. What can I drink that looks like a normal drink that I will be able to tolerate. I was hoping for a non-alcohol, non frizzy, non sugar drink. Does a drink like this even exist? Please help guys I have no one else to turn too? [emoji20] I’m so anxious about tonight.

I had this it was very uncomfortable I had red cheeks and my scalp was red and sore it was so weird. In my instance it turned out to be the painkillers I was on. I had two pain killers a slow release and a quick one for increased pain. For me I was having a reaction to the stronger pain killer and as I was about four days out and feeling ok I stopped taking it and stuck to the slow release and all good!! In saying that I still think to talk to your nurse/surgeon because I would hate for it to be something different.

I hope u can see the image because I wanted to share my puree guidelines. This is all I was given, I’m doing a lot of research myself but it’s so hard to know what to follow. Wondering if anyone would post their guidelines so I can see what your recommendations are?

Hi guys, I’m really struggling to find a protein shake that doesn’t make me sick. I’m Australian and had opti-fast pre op which was fine but post op is a different story and gives me dumping. I would love a flavoured protein shake as I want to have it as a quick breakie. I’ve tried making my own with pb2 and it also made me sick but I think it was the banana and thickness. My nutritionist said it’s artificial sweeteners. It’s not lactose issue because milk and yogurt is fine. Does anyone have any high protein shakes they make that don’t contain protein powders?

Thanks guys I know it’s just trail and error so I’ll keep trying. Silly kitty hopeful I can buy some of those in Australia thanks for the suggestions

Hi guys it feels like I just come here with problems and I’m sorry for that but it’s hard to find anyone who relates to me. I’m wondering if anyone noticed changes to their sleep post op, I used to love sleeping. I would sleep all night no problems. Sadly now I wake up three-four times a night. Every time I wake up I’m crazy dehydrated and have a dry mouth. Thing is I’m drinking the recommended amount fluid, haven’t taken meds for weeks, don’t exercise late, and don’t drink coffee. I don’t understand what’s going on!

Thanks I’ll try that

I drink 2 litres I’m Australian so I think that’s 60oz US. I couldn’t possibly drink more it’s hard enough.

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I'm wondering how many calories everyone was eating in the weeks after surgery? I'm only eating 300 cals a day which seems so crazy! I'm only a few days post op so I think I'm being crazy but I'm curious what is normal. It should be said I'm not hungry at all and I mean at all!!!

Congrats you must be so proud it's such a massive accomplishment!!

Guys I'm struggling! I can't seem to drink enough Water I've only had one litre in two days and today my tongue is white and my urine is bright yellow almost glowing. I'm worried. I'm trying my best but drinking water is uncomfortable, I'm wondering if I should take more pain killers and push through the discomfort. Also I'm having Soups and yogurt drinks just fine but water is a struggle. What should I do?

Omg my vitamins I didn't think of that... pfft thank god I thought I was radio active or something lol also I love that idea ur amazing I'll try that

I had a hernia repaired as well and yes I totally have this.

Hi, I had my surgery on the 13/3 so only a few days ago. I did not have a catheter, but that doesn't mean u won't. Waking up from surgery the pain wasn't bad in fact I was so out of it and I just slept. I was in more pain the day after due to gas and the heavy pain meds wearing. I'm only a few days out and can't help much but I can say right now I'm not hungry and I have to force myself to eat. And I can't answer this yet because I'm a man and also it's early days. Good luck with everything.

Congrats hope recovery is fast .

I woke up after surgery and was on some pretty good pain meds and could not even feel much pain but god I was sleepy like I said. The next day I woke up in some pain not too bad mostly shoulder pain which walking and a heat pack helped to ease. The day after I was discharged from hospital. I was in a little pain mostly just uncomfortable sleeping was hard because I couldn't find the right angle and the pain meds were making me feel hot like red face,chest and scalp. It was so weird so I just took the slow release one and not the endone and I feel so much better. Today I feel great, I'm up drinking soup, and this amazing smoothie and doing laps of my apartment. Although unfortunately struggling with the water. But yeah long story short I'm doing great [emoji120][emoji4]

Second day in hospital and I feel great!!! The staff here are amazing and I just woke up from the best sleep. Thanks for your support

I was just thinking about what I posted and I feel it needs to be said that yesterday was terrible. It was painful and I was nauseous and so sleepy my eyes would roll into the back of my head. Thought this needed to be said because this surgery is no joke and u will be in pain and should take this decision seriously.

Hi guys, tomorrow's the big day and I'm freaking out!!! Any advice on how to calm the nerves?