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@Tallymom I hope you’ve been doing well. I hope the frustration has passed. You are doing the best you can and changing your habits. I’m also trying to find where you responded to one of my comments but can’t seem to find it. You are so supportive to others, back yourself, you’ve got this. Thinking of you and wishing you everything. Love 💕

@Alwzla8 I can only eat teeny amounts also. However I’m ok on getting protein drinks down. I have a tasteless protein powder and mix it with frozen raspberries, ice, carrot , celery and ginger juice. It’s delicious. But you can add it to anything hot or cold. I hope you’ve been doing ok.

@BigWill619 so true, excellent response! I hope you’ve been doing well. It’s encouraging to read all the comments, it’s so supportive. Take care.

@Feeling_Sleevey I was 10th April. Each week things get easier/better with non weight loss achievements, reflux/heartburn. I’m so happy with what’s gone so far, yet still looking forward to more weight disappearing. I feel so much better, I feel a lot more able to be social. I so hope everyone is doing well, it’s such a journey and I’m so grateful for this forum. Take care, many blessings & love.

I hope you’ve been doing well. Write down some non weight achievements! You’re doing great.

Keep at it, a few weeks has passed and as long as it’s on it’s way down. I hope you are feeling well and happy. Take care.

Surgery 10/4/2019 Since surgery I’ve lost 56.1 lbs... So far it’s given me relief from knee pain, can finally put shoes on more comfortably (my stomach/belly has shrunk so I can reach easily now), I’m able to do more during my days physically, still unfit though, very slowly regaining strength in my legs, sleeping better. That’s just a few. Definitely not hungry.

I’m just wondering how anyone is going with acid reflux/heartburn? Dr gave me medication for this for the first month after surgery. And since I’ve finished it, it bothers me a little during the day and then at night time wakes me up. I’m hoping it’s not for life! (Catastrophysing) I hope everyone is doing well. I’m struggling getting water down over the day. I know I’m dehydrated. Water needs to be attached to you on a camelback backpack. I also find it easier to have protein shakes than real food as real food still seems to sit a little uncomfortable and I can hardly eat anything if I do (which is obviously the whole point of the surgery!) hehe Anyway I’ve written far more than I thought. Take care everyone xo

Hi 👋🏻 everyone! I haven’t posted in a while but have thought about everyone. Sending love and light to all. Remember it’s a process. Take your time. Be kind to yourself.

I laughed so hard at this, because I relate to the whole dating process. Not that I’ve done much dating in the last couple of years. But I’ve certainly said to myself no one will want me while I’ve been larger. I’m an odd female, never married no kids. And don’t count/want to have any, just due to being nearly 46. Seems way too crazy to have kids now and not with someone anyhow. I sometimes think I’ll be alone forever now. But I do hope I meet someone to have as a special friend that I spend time with who becomes a partner. But I slightly err on the side of I can’t see it happening... since it hasn’t happened thus far. And I know I’m someone who has some shit, but it’s mine and I own it. I’m very young at heart and have a lot to give. I hope the right person comes along in some random way for everyone at the ‘right’ time or when least expected.

How are you @CajunSam ? I hope all is well.

Oh, @SusieQ2019 glad you’re doing well. Your cat sounds so sweet, trying to look after you and give you comfort. Slowly slowly it goes with being able to get food down & H2O. Keep up the self care and positive vibes lovely. (Not sure how long since your surgery) I’m 3 weeks. Take care.

I second this. I’m loving hearing everyone’s updates. I’m wishing the best for all of us. I’m so glad this forum is here. So lucky to be able to share stories and not feel alone.

Wow, that’s interesting. I didn’t ever scratch in my sleep. Was just worried I might when they weren’t fully closed yet. Also I had oxy each night and slept quite well. I hope you’re doing well @Tallymom hope your pain eases up. Mine is nearly all gone. I haven’t taken anything for pain in almost two weeks. Starting to get slightly more food in (in terms of being able to get a whole yoghurt down that’s high in protein!) I’m also concentrating on getting in my H2O. I feel the odd low on energy feeling which has to be not enough water not enough calories. I think. But otherwise all feeing well and I’m so happy with the difference in how I feel with the weight that has gone. I feel so lucky, but also too like everyone else, it’s been a plan and doing bits each day to gain success in getting healthier. Much love.

Oh, and also the elastoplast/bandaids made me itchy I think too, the sticky glue stuff. I ended up with a rash. Which I put Sudocream on, it’s a high zinc nappy rash cream that is really soothing. Wherever you are I’m sure they have something like it. Three weeks out and I still have faint marks from the rash.

Hi, yes I got some itching too. But it’s a good sign everything is healing. I was even worried I’d scratch in my sleep and do damage to the incisions. So try to cover them up. 🙂

Which brand of patches did you use? I’m keen to try some as having discomfort taking so many pills. Thank you.

Oh man, I wrote the longest msg and then accidentally pressed something and it deleted. 🙄 @Romanoloser yes, I’ve had the same spot of pain and a few others not far from all scar sites. However not enough pain that I’ve taken anything after the first week. I’m struggling to get water and protein requirements. I feel so full and slight discomfort after a few sips or mouthfuls. And then I seem to stop/avoid sipping. But I’m just going to push on through. Feel a little like I’m taking oodles of tablets. But I’m considering finding the person I saw comment on a thread that uses vitamin patches and she said that her bloodwork was all A ok in follow up appointments. So I’ll try to find the brand she used. I had a more ambitious day planned of tidying and cleaning but feeling low on energy, no doubt to probably being dehydrated. So just taking it easy after doing a couple of chores. (Sounds so boring, but I’m usually one to just ignore what I need and at the same time I’m feeling for the people on here who have multiple jobs and having so much to do) Please take care everyone. Xo Preop 310.2 Day of op 294.4 - 15.8lbs 1 wk. 280.5 - 13.9lbs 2 wk. 276.3 - 4.2lbs 3 wk. 272.6 - 3.7lbs I still can’t believe this is happening and weight will keep coming off. Much love and light to all. Take care.

Keep going @CajunSam it will happen. Try and list some non weight loss positives. You’ve done such a huge thing for your health and happiness.

Sending love to all the April 2019 lovely people. I hope all are doing well in recovery, liquid & purée stages and onwards. Thought I’d share a few non weight loss positives. 1. I can sleep more on my sides almost on my stomach (I am actually a side sleeper but have noticed how different being able to roll further round with diminishing tummy) 2. I went to the gym and rode the bike for 32mins this morning. And my legs as in thighs and calves didn’t feel like they were squishing whilst peddling revolutions. 3. Managed to keep food down that is puréed! Thank you to everyone in this thread, I’m grateful to have people on the same journey. Xoxoxox

Oh, thank you so much. I’ve taken a few steps back to almost liquid as I was so worried. It’s reassuring someone else has experienced it and the plan to come back to those foods. Thank you so much for commenting xo

It’s a ‘foamies’ thing. I’m hoping it passes soon. I’ve now been throwing up each day. Anyway calling the Dr on Monday. Thank you for your words.

I’m purées, 16 days post op. Haven’t jumped ahead. It’s heartburn pain that went for an hour.

OMG I’m lying here in so much pain from eating a few teaspoonsful of food. I’m literally, tears are running down my face😭 I also brought some of it back up. Between that the coughing and saw sinus, runny nose. I want to die. wtf did I try and eat for. I’m so sad and in pain.

@Tallymom @girlaccountant @LabGoddess @brownymix13 @OhMyGracious! I hear all of you on the energy levels going up and down. @girlaccountant I don’t know how you are surviving doing two jobs, that’s so incredibly hard and then dealing with energy levels and getting water and protein down. I had my 2week post op appointment yesterday. I’m allowed to start purées but I have no idea how I will be able to eat 80g of protein via purées and shakes I feel like I’m eating all day. I got quite overwhelmed yesterday and a little this morning that I can quite easily just skip eating (purely because of how annoying the process of it is taking, NOT because I’m trying to avoid eating from a dieting sense - I know that’s not an option and also doesn’t work) When I feel low on energy I also get a sweaty thing happen, like a shot of adrenaline that seems to freak me out and then I need to lay down. I’ve also been sick now for a few days and that is taking a toll also - not sleeping well, coughing and blocked sinus etc. (I was also sick the week before surgery same thing) Trying my best to remind myself that it’s all small steps, you don’t have to be perfect, do what you can. Aside from all that I’m happy with how it’s going it’s and been so far. I do feel nervous that I won’t lose weight this week, which really shouldn’t be my worry. Focus more on health an nutrition, however clearly I want to know this works. So clearly I’m happy, tired, a little apprehensive and some positivity. I feel like such a fool for being so many things at once. I’m grateful to read others experience to know we’re going through similar circumstances. Much love and happiness to everyone.