summerseeker

Hello and a warm welcome. Try hot drinks, I found them easier to drink than cold in the winter months and I was feeling so cold. My go to was broth and sugar free blackcurrant cordial. You can add protein powder to them also.

Are you on nausea meds ? I was miserable too till I got some and then things started to improve for sure

Oh lordy 4 weeks of liquid only ! I forgot that. After a week I could have strained soups and broth and things like Bovril. I was so cold that I was thrilled with my first warm drink. Also milk shakes, coffee and such so it was not as bad as it sounds. Dont bother what you dont like now, your taste buds will change and you can find something you can accept. I have never managed any protein shake or protein water, I am so glad that I did not invest in many.

There was a lady on here in the last 6 months who got as far as the hospital on surgery date and ran away, too scared of what she was about to do to herself. If she sees this I hope she contacts you. If not why not ask for another date. You need to know its what you truly want and need at this time in your life. Its is a big commitment to make and when you are in panic mode its not the right time for it. I feel for you and wish you well.

Hello Shelley, I am in the UK too, there are a few of us on here. Congrats on getting your date so quickly. It took me 8 months from my first consult which was about 5 months too long. It is normal to be nervous but you will find that its unnecessary. The only thing that I was unprepared for was the tiny portions that I can eat. The time I waited for surgery left me time to read lots of the posts on this forum, I went back 10 years. It has really helped me. I had a 3 week preop diet that I found tough but I knew from here that if I managed 4 days then it would get easier, it did but I could not wait for the surgery to come and end it. Good luck and post away

Hello every one, I hope the world of wonderful weight loss is great for everybody and all stalls have broken. I have just come out of a 4 week stall and am overjoyed. My calorie intake was just too small to let my body loose anything. Now that I can eat fish and seafood my protein intake is going up to about 50 grams a day. I have no problems drinking anymore and am feeling the health benefits of that. Its been a bit of a struggle but I am getting there a little slower than lots of you but I dont mind being a straggler. My dietician said to begin exercising so I am going to begin walking. The weather is horrid here and I am going to have to force myself out of the door. I have started leaving clothes on the too big to clean up in pile. Instead of skirts sliding up my belly to my bra, now they slide off if I dont catch them quick enough . Not good when the postman comes. Have a good week everyone

I just told My husband and Son. Everybody will see a slimmer Me once spring hits in the UK. Its been such a long lockdown here, virtually 30 months on and off, that I have seen no one that matters. I don't think the rest of my family would understand or approve anyway. I know now that others have had the procedure done and not said anything, my bariatric radar is on permanent alert. I haven't had to lie which is great as I am useless at it. I was going to go with Hiatus hernia too

My First NSV. I went to the hairdressers at 50 pounds lighter and thought she had bought new chairs because I had so much room in them. Deep joy

I lost such a lot of weight really quickly because of vomiting and my calorie intake was very low. About 200 to 300 cals a day. I couldnt make any protein or water goals. So I had a 5 week stall. Its frustrating. Now I am eating more calories and much more protein and reach my water quota, things are moving downwards again.

I take a anti nausea medication called Lansoprazole Orodispersible every morning whilst in bed. It dissolves on my tongue and tada .. no more nausea. It coats the stomach and when I am ready for Breakfast my new tummy is good to go. I can take this medicine twice a day but have never needed to after the first two days. I keep windeaze tablets and antacid tablets handy but dont need them at the moment. { These are UK drug names } I have really struggled with vomiting but something has happened and as if by magic I am getting there. There is no way that I can drink any protein shake or protein water or some meats and poultry, BUT Woohoo fish and seafood, cheese, jerky and charcuterie are fine, along with milk to drink. You will get there, keep trying , everyone on here will help you on your way

In a side bar of The Forum menu , you will find a great raft of Mexico surgery hospitals and doctors. I thought about going there and the Covid came and I settled for Surgery at home

Yes I did, massive buyers remorse. I chose this myself and what if it ruins the rest of my life ..... I am feeling better now that I am progressing onto real food and can look after myself. I was so wobbly that my husband had to take care of everything for 8 weeks. I see really good weight loss and that is so uplifting

In my case I always get a headache after vomiting. I put it down to dehydration

My husband is a sufferer on his 3rd replacement machine. In the UK they get a new one every 2 or 3 years and the old ones get revamped. I know there are many types of masks to try from full face to tiny ones. He also has a water reservoir on his so it humidifies the oxygen so he doesnt burn his nasal passages. He says he sleeps so much better now and doesnt fall asleep all the time. Good luck with it

You have done so well, huge pat on the back. You are juggling so many things at the moment and the resurgence of Covid can not help with your mental health. You have had a little holiday and have done no damage to your weight, which is a big thing. Hopefully you will get a speedy appointment with the counsellor and get your mojo back. Imagine not being able to wear your 187 pound clothes and have to go up a size again ..... Thats a slippery slope. There are people on here who have got to your weight who can advice you better than I. I am only a beginner on this journey but I wish you well and will follow you because I know I will need the advice too

I have random bouts of vomiting every week. Not like the last 10 weeks though. 1 meal will be fine and the day after its a no no. I vomit saliva, not froth. I dont understand it at all. I dont do liquids the day after, I need nutrients badly so I start on things I know are ok with my tummy. Yogurt is a big soother. The gummy vitamins went straight in the trash as soon as I could swallow ordinary multivitamins and iron from the supermarket. I do morning and before bed with these. Thats working fine. I was given soluble Calcium but I can not stomach it and as I am seeing my dietician tomorrow, I will ask about alternates for this. I was told to book a Vitamin B12 injection every 12 weeks for life so have this in 10 days time. Does anyone else get this ?

Hello Danna, Welcome to this wonderful site and all the great advice in it. Well done on the weight loss so far.. My anxiety has improved at every pound I have lost and it feels amazing. I went away for a week by the sea with friends last week and truly never once felt anxious or that everyone was watching me. Good luck on your journey

I hope you sort things out and begin to live your best life without obsessing all the time. I am a great believer in listening to your body ... Do you have a very strict diet without any treats ? For instance obsessing about high fat take away foods could mean you are missing certain nutrients in your diet. If you can, speaking to a good dietician could help you find good choices . Please let us know how you get along

I have had problems like you from the get go. Its quite difficult to get to all your protein and water in. At 9 weeks out, I have not, ever reached my goals. I cant do the shakes or drinks either. I have tried all the ones available in the Uk. My dietician says just eat what you can. I still aim for 6 small snack meals a day. Every week I try something different, mostly its a fail but some times I am surprised by a win. Tuna mayo on 2 small crackers went down a treat. Win win. Yesterday I made Mussels in a Thai broth. The 8 small, well chewed mussels went down fine but the broth had to wait to be eaten separately later. Animal meats, no matter how well cooked are still a no no. Bread of any kind - not on your nelly. Vegetables other than in a soup form and in place of a snack meal - no room at the inn. A typical days eating is Breakfast - 75gms yogurt or 30 gms porridge. Lunch - Surimi sticks or a egg mayo. Snack 1 - mushroom soup. Dinner - pate or tuna mayo and crackers. Snack 2 Cheese. Snack 3- fruit ice lolly. I drink milky coffee [ because I am allowed] I have given up on the gummy vitamins and soluble calcium, both give me nausea. I replaced them with tablet form ones. On the plus side, I am less wobbly and able to do more everyday. on the down side I haven't lost any weight for a month. I see my dietician this week so I will see what she says

I am interested too. I will want these surgeries too. My arms are a mess already and I am covering them all the time

I eat plain yogurt with a few raspberries or chopped dates for breakfast or porridge and homemade stewed apples. Thats my limit. I havent tried anything else yet. I used to love fruit

My husband and I had covid 13 months ago and 3 weeks ago he caught the omicron variant. Take a test. I hope you get to the bottom of it and feel better soon

Yes there are lots of us. I am only 8 weeks in and my knees are already feeling better. Good luck and chat away

I find its easier to buy plain or plain Greek yogurt. No need to look at labels then. I add my favourite sweetener or honey and fruits. In Egypt I would be eating figs and dates with it. If you struggle to get protein shakes, Use a tip that I was given, drink skimmed milk with a tablespoon of milk powder added to bump up the protein. I added fruit and occasionally peanut butter to it and blended it smooth. You can add yogurt to this too. If you say what kinds of foods you want to cook the people on here can give you the recipes

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