Thanks for the comment. At least I feel normal. I was beginning to think something was wrong with me. The doctor won't put me on HRT. My mom has breast cancer - which makes me high risk. I do take Dulcolax for BM's. I'm going to try some of the herbal remedies available. I don't tolerate yeast infections very well. I'm diabetic and am prone to get them anyway. Ick. However, since my surgery, I've been taken off all diabetic meds. My blood sugars have stabilized to normal! YEAH!

Wow! You are so close to your goal and the 100 pound mark! Congratulations. How fabulous for you. You must look and feel amazing.

Thank you. I'll try some of the things you're eating. I went out Sunday for a long walk with my husband and we stopped for lunch. It's a waste to order a meal for me so we had a sharing platter. I managed to pick at some pate, baked Brie, a breaded mushroom, potato wedge and a bit of an onion ring. To be honest I really enjoyed the tastes, but it doesn't sit very well afterward. I get a bit of aching in my stomach for a while. Iv noticed another thing the past few days too. I keep getting a hungry feeling in my stomach. It feels like its going to growl, but doesn't. I feel as tho I'm starving, but if I eat anything it doesn't go away. I had it all morning and then after I burped a few times it seemed to disappear. Now I'm thinking it could be gas. The last thing I want is to keep thinking I'm hungry. Glad your doing ok now.

I found the site for the protein fruit drinks. It's Discount Supplements ™ - Buy Protein, Creatine & Supplements. Search for NSC pro shot. There are 2 different flavours and if you order a few they're 99p instead of £1.25. Plus free delivery

I got the fruit blasts online. Iv posted a blog with the site address have a look for it. If you can't find it I'll send it to you. It'll have to be tomorrow when I'm back home and on wifi. They are ok. I normally make up a glass with some sugar free fruit juice added. At first I didn't think I could stomach them, but you get used to the taste. One is orange and the other mixed berry. As theyr 25g protein it's a lot for so little calories (100). I had a bad day yesterday. Was on my own and bored. I was picking on Pringles and cheese. I won't ever let myself do that again. I feel so bad and was up 1lb this morning :-(
I never get hungry, but can't get rid of this head hunger and craving. I need to keep sipping drinks more I think

I'm going to try get 2 of the protein fruit blasts down me every day they are 25g protein and no carbs. Only 100 calories znd 87mils, so I just top the glassup with sugar free fruit juice. Iv picked this evening, which is the first. I need to make it the last too! No more sabotaging the sleeve, as that's how I feel this evening!

Hi. Happy New Year to you. Looks like I'm doing about the same as you. I don't seem to be losing anymore weight. I can't understand it. I admit I'm not getting very much fluids down and my protein intake isn't as much as it should be. I'm getting in exercise, but the bloody scales stay the same. I think I may just try make a point of getting more fluid and protein in each day. Iv just started on solid food, but tend to keep more to puréed. I haven't been hungry, but do still get head hunger sometimes. I just don't know what to do to get the scales to drop. If you find anything that helps will you let me know and I'll do the same with you. Good luck

Thanks for the message. I'm getting really excited, but so nervous. I didnt think i'd be scared, but the nearer it gets the worse i feel. I just want to get it over with now. I'm so glad you're doing well. I see that some people have a tough few weeks and then start to feel its the best thing they've done, so i'll take each day as it comes and hope there'll soon be a lot less of me

Where did you have your surgery done and with what doctor? I notice you are from Utah. I was planning on having my surgery there but have now decided on Mexico.

Hi. Hope you're getting on ok now. Have the spasms stopped when you drink? I'm getting really excited now. Just over a week and i'll be with you all on here that are post op :-)

My doctor told me to start full liquids on day six - tomorrow. Every doctor is different. For Full Liquid you can have any soup strained so that you only get the juice. You can eat creamed soups like potato or mushroom but strain everything. Smooth yogurt, no fruit or bits of fruit. The only yogurt I'm familar with like that are the Yoplait Whips. Full liquid stage is when you need to be starting your protein shakes. Make sure that you don't get air in them. No straws either because of the air. You should try to get at least 2 skaes down a day. Work up to 64 grams protein, some docs want more. It will take you more than an hour, I'm sure. I'm cheating a bit and having my first cup of coffee today instead of tomorrow. It has a good creamer with Splenda. I'm drinking water with it so I won't get too much acid. Eat out of a tiny bowl. I've been having my broth out of a 4 oz ramekin, but only take an ounce at a time. You probably wouldn't be able to eat two ounces of cream of wheat, that's pretty heavy on your stomach. Tiny bites (chew well) and sips, listen to your body. You will feel full. I'm full from this coffee I'm having.

I've had the same spasms. Try not to drink very cold fluids. The nurse told me cold drinks can do that. I'm hardly drinking anything. Yesterday my stomach hurt every time I had anything. I had some reflux, lots of belching or girgling. Today I'm okay as long as I take a tiny sip and swallow. I've slept most of the day. Internal pain is minimal, mostly sore like I did too many sit ups. Neck hurts from sleeping on my back. Let me know how you are. Thanks for touching base.

Hi. Glad everything went well for you.I'll remember all you've told me. Its good to hear from people who have been there. You learn so much more. I started my pre op yesterday and found it really hard. Today has been much better tho. I'm having a slim a soup if i feel really hungry and that tends to help. I think i'll be going to bed each night earlier. It stops me sitting thinking about what i cant have. My op is 6th December, so i'm on the diet for 3 weeks. The doc said 2-3 wks, but i thought if i make it 3 at least i feel as tho i'm on my way. I'll look forward to hearing how well you do in the near future

Hi,
I just wanted to wish you good luck on your surgery today I will be thinking of you

Carolyn

will be thinking about you today and hoping all goes well, with a speedy recovery