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Ok, so my pre Op plan allows for free grazing on low carb veggies, salad items etc, and one serve of healthy fat per day. So rather than munch on celery orcarrot sticks (which I do also love) I thought why not make them into a faux wrap with Lettuce and avo. I only ate one with broth for lunch, but wow it was great! Anyone else getting a bit creative with their diet?

Still on fluids for a few more days, counting down til Thursday! Yesterday we went for a two hour drive to see some friends, had lunch out with them, there was pizza, hot chips with gravy, hubby had fish and chips on the table it didn'tworry me at all the others eating their yummy lunches! Luckily they had a clear wanton soup dish, so I had that and hubster got the wontons 😂 Today I made a darker version at home with added protein powder and fibre ☺️ Deeeeeelish!!

Hi guys, I had my Sleeve 9 days ago, and am averaging 430 cals per day. Trying to get my 2 litres of water, but mostly 1.5 or so. Still on liquid diet, having one shake in the morning and 2 x 125ml (half cup) serves of home made soup with protein powder for lunch/dinner. At first the weight was falling off at .5kg (1lb) or more a day. but the last 3 days it hasn't dropped, in fact this morning it was 200 gm (half lb) up. Not panicking, I know that there will be stalls, but I didn't think at this early stage 🥲 I also know I probs shouldn't weigh everyday, but I *have* to 😝 Today I thought I might try to up the cal intake a bit and get a bit more steps in. Anyone else have this so early?

Well, I found out Magnesium laxative works! 🥵 The evil has left the building!! 😆🥳 Thank you very much everyone, for the support, I woke up to find a 200gm (half poundish) drop today, so that's something!! I am looking forward to hitting my first mini goal this week (under 100kg) and am very close, so have been sweating it a bit!!

Thanks for the reply @ShoppGirl I know I shouldn't but it's a compulsion... and honestly if I *had* weighed myself every day back when I was slim...and taken action when my weight crept up in the first place... I wouldn't be here now 😝 I am NEVER going to not weight regularly again. Thank you @Arabesque, great advice and encouragement as always 😁 ffor double post above, I can't remove or edit it either.

Hi, thanks for the reply yeah I know it's too early to be worried. TMI ahoy...Pretty sure it's the above!! 🥴 This has been a problem for sure! I had a truly awful bathroom visit this morning for an hour trying to birth something equivalent to Rosemary's baby 😬😱 only the second time I've been since surgery. Still feeling somewhat blocked up, will get something strong to help. I know I shouldn't weight daily, and shouldn't expect to see a smooth downward projection on. the daily but my (not Dx'd) ADHD compels me lol

Hi, thanks for the reply yeah I know it's too early to be worried. TMI ahoy...Pretty sure it's the above!! 🥴 This has been a problem for sure! I had a truly awful bathroom visit this morning for an hour trying to birth something equivalent to Rosemary's baby 😬😱 only the second time I've been since surgery. Still feeling somewhat blocked up, will get something strong to help. I know I shouldn't weight daily, and shouldn't expect to see a smooth downward projection on. the daily but my (not Dx'd) ADHD compels me lol

Wow, awesome job, congratulations!! Very inspiring 🥳

Tonight's Lovely liquid delight - Home made Satay Pumpkin Bone broken soup with added tasteless protein. 125ml serve = 49 cals 😲 😎 I have been having some pain like trapped wind when liquid hits my stomach the last few days, I think I have been eating too quickly 😪

so tonight I am just having tomato soup, with protein powder and beef stock powder, it's quite nice!😋 I haven't had store bought tomato soup since I was a kid and it was a Sunday night special with bread and or crackers l😂

Yes, the power outage was dreadful, we have never had power out for more than a few hours before, we managed fine, it's Summer here so no need for heating, and we managed to amuse ourselves - the food was the worse part! Not only did we lose all my Bari prepped food, but I have been food prepping for the others in the family too ... so much lost food. Our power company offer $250 compensation, it won't cover it all, but will help a bit. Makes you appreciate how dependent we are on our power!!

6 days Post surgery update! Feeling great! 🥳 no problems tolerating fluids *touch wood* I have had some delicious home made soup which I strained, red lentil and veggies made on home made bone broth is delicious! I had prepped a large amount of bone broth and soups for Post surgery, but we had a Natural Disaster level storm through, which took out our power for 3 days!!!!!!!!! Lost everything, so have had to make more. Tonight I thought I would try Thai flavours and a bit of spice to see how my tummy reacts. Had a few sips whilst making it, and no dramas! Red curry soup with powdered peanut butter and coconut milk. 141 cals for small bowl. Taking it very slowly in case my tummy rebels.

Oh how exciting for you, that's a new goal for me now!

Made this tonight, it was so refreshing!! I skipped the parsley and subbed fresh mint, so good after all the creamy shakes!!

I haven't had that pulsing sensation, but it seems it's not un common, if you're concerned, maybe talk to your surgeon. I am 4 days post surgery, and I really feel amazingly good! No problems at all, touch wood! Not having any hunger, am spending all day just sipping little cups of this or that lol but managing well with it! From my home scales pre - post surgery I have lost 1.8 kg in 4 days! From hospital scales I was higher prior, but they weighed with shoes, clothes etc. SW 110 kg / 242 lb SDW 104.8 kg / 231 lb (Hospital 106.2 234.1) CW 103 kg / 227 lb

You have worked so hard Sophie, and look amazing! I bet it feels amazing too! So many Non Scale Victories!! I can't wait until I have a few of my own to share! Already after 4 days I feel amazing!! 😁

Thanks, yeah, the pain did suck, but not for too long fortunately. I feel good today, slight discomfort in the upper belly, but totally bearable!

Well, it's done! The surgery went well, I went in about 1.45pm and woke in recovery at 3.30pm I had a fair bit of pain under my left rib/hurt to breathe from the gas apparently, and an uncomfortable night, but did manage to get some sleep once they removed the drip about 9pm. It's always hard for me to sleep in hospital though so no real surprise there! sipping and crunching my way through ice and water at 30mls per 15 mins has been fine, should get to go home sometime later this morning. So happy it's finally done and it’s all onward and upward (or should that be downward 😂) from here 🥳

Well, it's finally here, one more sleep!! 😅 Nervous, but excited too! Can't wait! 🥳

Wishing you all the best for tomorrow!! You have a lot of sage advice above. It's hard I know, but try not to worry. It will go perfectly!

I feel so very sad for LA right now, the poor souls who lost their lives, all those homes distroyed, 1000s of peoples lives distroyed, just so shocking! As someone from Australia I can empathise, we get savage bushfires most summers, but I don't think we have had one so badly affect an urban/suburban area as these have! My heart goes out to those affected. 😢

Veggo meal Konjac noodle stir fry, made the sauce with a bit of tamarin paste, so it's giving Pad Thai vibes!

Hi @PoppyVelvet Welcome, great to see another Aussie here! 🇦🇺 Sounds like the logistics are a bit to manage, but I am sure you've got it under control by the sounds of it! That's fabulous you're coping well with the pre Op!! Funny how we want something when we can't have it isn't it! I just hit stage 2 of mine, which is 3 shakes or meal replacements and free amount of low carb veggies, it's been fine so far!! 😆 Thursday - 4 days to go!😬

Maybe I will, I have been thinking of it, mostly to inspire myself when I can't be bothered lol 😆 Thanks for nice feedback! 😊