Hello dear just wanted to stop by and say hi to you. and to tell you that you and I will be just fine.

didnt work. Hopefully this will.

Hope all is well. Finally uploaded a pic with my wife!

Hi there,
Yes, I was operated on yesterday and Im back home today without a sleeve ! To cut a long story short, my liver was too large and my super cautious surgeon didnt want to man handle it in case of a bleed. So I was stiched back up again ! Of course Im disappointed and a bit sore and battered but he says that it can still happen if i lose another 15kg. So, there's still hope but 'work in progress' as they say ! I'd still love to hear how you get on so I know what's coming ....eventually ! Hope all is still going well with you - Im looking forward to hearing all about it !

I hope they manage to get you in on Monday! But if not Friday is only another 4 sleeps after, I'll keep my fingers crossed for you x

HI viv,

Thanks so much for taking the trouble to send some advice - its invaluable !
I found out this morning that there is a 'backlog' of patients in ICU in my hospital that need surgery and its possible that I might be bumped out of my slot on Monday. Ive been given the choice of turning up on Monday morning at 7 am and taking my chances - the odds are 50:50 or simply turning up for the re-scheduled slot on Friday. So I thought Id take my chances. This is the third time the date has been changed now ! I must admit all the excitement has worn off and Im struggling to keep to my 1000 cal pre-op diet. However, I realise the 'whats the point, I cant be bothered' attitude that's been tapping me on the shoulder is why Im here in the first place and if I dont go ahead with this Im just going to pile on the weight. So..... here we go again at Theatre admissions on Monday !! Sorry to sound like a moaning minnie - that really not my style, but this is the fist time I've talked about how I feel after this mornings news. Thanks for being my sounding board !!

Thanks for getting back to me Viv. Im thrilled that you're doing so well !! Thanks for the advice on the protin shakes - I was wondering which ones to buy, its a bit of a mine feild out there ! Like you, I have to be on liquids with no 'substance' for a month. Im keen to make my own soups to give a variety of flavours . I was hoping to use all sorts of 'tasty' ingredients like sweet potato and red pepper or butternut squash and bacon but Im not sure if these would still be to fibrous ? Surely if anything is blitzed long enough it becomes liquid !!! Anyway ... its all part of a learning process ! Im interested in what you said about meds. I have a number of tablets that I take at the moment , all shovelled down in one handful each morning with a gulp of tea. It seems they will have to be ground down to a powder and mixed with water in stages after my op ! Happy Days !! Seems like it'll be a long process !

I'll let you know how it all goes when I come out the other side ! In the mean time, keep up the good work - sounds like you've got it sussed !

Hope all is going well with you after your op. Im being 'done' on Monday in the East Midlands so it would be good to hear how you have found it so far. How are you managing with your diet/liquids. I bet that smile in your photo is even bigger now ! All the best.

Happy Birthday!

Glad all is going well. Looking forward to hearing more about your journey. Enjoy your jelly !!

Thanks guys for your best wishes. It's 3.55am day 2 post op, I'm still in hospital and can't sleep. Struggling with fluids but jelly and yogurt going down beautifully. It's weird to be full after a couple of tiny spoons though. Hot drinks are so frustrating I'm having to sip slowly so first couple of sips are warm but then it's cold before I know it, cold tea is gross.
I'm going home today and am looking forward to my sleeved life!

Sending prayers your way that your surgery goes well and you have a quick recovery!

Sending prayers and positive vibes to you as you prepare for the first day of the rest of your life. You're gonna rock it! :-)

Thinking of u. One week today and own 14lbs!!! No pain, wounds doing well, just all these multi vitamins keep me awake till t least 3 every night!! Small price tho.

You have a lovely smile, cannot wait to see those cheekbones ;-) I look so much younger as weight has gone from my face noticeably.

Keep in touch
Me x