Hi, Thanks for the questions.

Firstly, I have no funding for this study. It was just an observation I made while undergoing my own sleeve. I saw wrinkles appearing on my forehead that I had not...

Hello everyone...

I am a psychologist who studies facial expressions. I am looking for people who would be willing to send in their head shots over the time of their weight loss journey.

For...

Hi Nanaangie,

Milk thistle helps the liver regenerate. Our liver takes a bit of a battering from the operation and milk thistle helps to protect it and help it recover.

Gal x

Hi, I too was still on a drip at that time and even when it was removed, I can remember that strange feeling.

Please don't worry. It is very normal. Take little sips, often. Once the swelling...

Hi Big Momma,

All you have to do is click on this link Weight Loss Ticker | GastricSleeve.com

Fill in the details and you will get your nice weightloss tracker!

Gal x

My head hunger comes when I am bored. My relationship to the fridge became so apparent post surgery. As soon as the others veg out in front of the TV I hit the kitchen.

I have struggled with this...

I've got to agree with EnjoyingMNS on this. It depends on when in the cycle you begin to lose the hair. Protein, as I explained above is only one factor of many that contribute.

The list I posted...

There are a few factors that contribute to hair loss.

The shock of surgery plus drastic weight loss is probably the first two factors that contribute to losing hair.

After about 12 weeks...

Hi Tallguy,

Sorry to hear that you are in so much pain. Like others here have said I was completely off medication as soon as I was able to stand and walk around. Are you moving enough?

Take...

Hi Happy camper,

Bariatric Surgery | Obesity Surgery | Weight Loss Surgery | Cosmetic Bliss

These are the people who organised mine and Jane's surgery. It is in the Czech Republic and they are...

Hey Traybill,

Congratulations on your weight loss. I think 29lbs in 4 weeks is an amazing loss. You must feel great.

I did not feel 'well' until week 6 and could not have exercised before...

i suggest you read the posts of Lorna Doone, she had a revision a few weeks ago and explains the benefits in detail.

Gal x

Hello Miss Sheila,

I agree with Ms Lisa about the acid reducing medication. I am 10 weeks out and have taken one tablet a day since two weeks before surgery. While waiting for my prescription I...

Mark I had so many problems with my health ALL of which have gone only 9 weeks post op. I feel so well... I have had an undiagnosed internal infection somewhere that showed in my C-protein levels but...

Hi Lorna,
I am 9 weeks out yesterday and I am too eating anything. As I get full so quickly I am very careful what I choose to put in, sticking to the protein first rule.

I feel I have lots of...

Dawnie, are they doing sleeve on the NHS now? I had my surgery in Czech republic with a UK company and all the patients there were self pay because the only option open to them was bypass or band.

Hi Liz, for me the pre op diet was definitely the hardest part of the whole sleeving process. Really, once you have the op you will not look back at all. It's fantastic.

Good luck with the pre...

Hi Kristen,

Welcome to the other side! Congratulations that things went well for you. I wish you a pain free and speedy recovery!
Gal x

How did it go Pink? Did you reach your goal by september?

I do hope so! Would love to find out, let us know!
Gal x

I am absolutely fanatical with my vitamins and minerals. I know what it feels like when you have deficiencies and it is not fun. I take 8 different tablets a day now and have done for nearly two...

I find the protein heavy foods stick to the insides. The lack of cereal that are carb high are now avoided so occasionally I have felt the need to take laxative. I use senna as I find it the most...

Hi Lifechange,

I have said it on other threads but your body really does know best. I have got into problems only once when I ate a fig thinking it was soft fruit but the little seeds killed me...

You've got to love these small none scale victories (NSV). I too am off meds and have no headaches or odema any more!

Thanks for sharing,
Gal xx

Hope all goes well. Speedy recovery. Looking forward to hearing all about it.
Gal x

How exciting for you. Speedy recovery!
Gal x