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Is this normal? I had an amazing weightloss for the first week or two. I'm still on liquids, starting mush tomorrow. I'm stuck at 279lb for over a week. I dont get it. This is my worst nightmare. I've given up all the foods I love and I'm just stalled here and im still massively overweight. Has anyone had this?

Daily, often more. I weighed myself yesterday, Did a small parp, jumped back on the scales and a lb had gone. I'll have to stop because I get a bit obsessive with the scales!

I'm not sure how useful this may be, but I've read some decent body butter, body scrubs and skin brushing are supposed to be amazing for skin tightening. I've just started it in the hope that I'll be able to get the skin to go back a bit as I'm losing weight and hopefully I end up with something I can live with (im a bit of a wimp so I'd like to avoid another surgery if at all possible)

I've always wanted to just be able to get through the day without having my weight impact the enjoyment for my family. I've always wanted to be medication free (and I may be by the time I'm 30) And I've always wanted to have a baby with my husband (fingers crossed for when the weight is gone and were no longer in a pandemic!)

Glad it's all sorted now. I can understand it's the last thing you need in the run up to your op. Wishing you all the best!

I'm sorry that this may sound unkind, but I promise that's not my intention, but I also think you may need to see a psychologist. Preferably one who specialises in food addiction (I have seen a few who specialise in addiction that havent been particularly great) but I've just started therapy with a lady who specialises in eating disorders and it's been really helpful. It's made a world of difference already. I only did it because the people who I know who regained a significant amount after their surgeries have all said that they wished they'd taken care of the mental side of things too. Or failing that, I'm always around for a chat. I really hope you manage to overcome this. Also, how is your thyroid?

Hi everyone, Thanks for the replies. My surgeons diet plan seems to be very different to most others, he told me that I could have virtually any liquid I'd like, virtually anything can be blended he said, and as of week 4 according to my diet sheet I can have bread 1/2 times per day. I'm really hoping to avoid that, as my problem has never really been too much of a sweet eater, but where carbs are concerned, I've never been able to help myself, so I'm hoping to steer away from my surgeons recommendations in that respect or I'll never lose any weight! I've managed to get in about 350 calories a day, it's easier now than it was! I'm managing soups and shakes and water much easier than I was a few days ago! Also, i will be keeping away from fruit juices too! Thank you all for your kind advice to my messages! I've been so worried about it all going wrong (I'm a massive worrier!) But almost a week home, I'm realising that it's all going to be fine. I cant believe I'm 10 days out from my operation already!

Hi everyone! I am newly sleeved (monday) and made it home yesterday, and I've made some serious improvements in the amount of liquid I am able to take in. Whilst in the hospital I was only really able to consume one yoghurt or soup a day, but being home today I've managed to have a protein shake, some sugar free juice (maybe 150ml) and I'm making my way steadily through a soup. The thing is, I'm quite unsure of what is to be expected. My surgeon said to sip every 3 to 5 minutes in the day if I can, but I wonder what sort of ballpark in calories should I be trying to get in me? Is 400-500 calories enough at the moment? And I'm sure this is quite stupid, but today I've not felt too full. I've lost that tight chest feeling, is my sleeve not working? I've almost finished 200ml of soup and I'm comfortable... surely that's too much for right now? I apologise, I'm just worrying. I want this to work so much and I'm petrified of having been through the operation and still being able to eat quite a lot.