I am 4 months out so far and i have started noticing that my hair is falling a bit too much than normal.. and whats bad is i generally have a thin hair, it runs in my family..straight thin hair.. i...

Why do they tell you to avoid caffeine in the first few weeks after surgery? just wondering..

When did you start drinking coffee after the surgery? :confused:

Many thanks x

I know the feeling!! Im 19 days out, and everyday i just appreciate doing this for myself so much, coz i know finally something that helps me to actually lose the weight and look at food completely...

Thank you, it makes sense though as it just flush the food out fast without doing its work in the stomach.. does anyone know whether the same applies for people who have regular sized stomach.. lol...

i took approx 10-15mins as well, i could have the 4oz greek yogurt without any problems, after i have had the 4oz yogurt, i did feel restriction for eating or drinking anything else for atleast half...

How long do you wait until you drink water after you have had a meal(2-4oz)?

I am confused..some are saying an hour, some say 30mins.

My notes are saying wait atleast 30mins after and before,...

I had tomato soup, minestrone soup etc on the 5th day after surgery, i was allowed to. Not sure about the pudding as i don't like them.. check with your care manager/surgeon whoever is there for you...

haha i know the feeling, i wasn't even hungry but just wanted real food.. not juice and liquids and soups :P
i had mashed stuff starting the 10th day of my post op.. but usually it's 2 weeks after,...

Thank you everyone for taking the time to reply, i really appreciate everyone's advice. Thank you Bethiee8888 & Jmiller for your vitamin advice, i will start looking into them for myself xx Have a...

Hi, hope you are well,

Just want to see what everyone's daily calorie intakes are and please list your typical day breakfast/lunch/dinner/snacks if you don't mind :D..

I am just 2 weeks post...

Im using Pure series, bulk powders, i get it from amazon and it is unflavoured. 1 Scoop is 30g of protein, with my banana shake i use 2 scoops, i cannot taste it that much..but you could do just 1...

which coffee is that? Name of the brand please.. i am craving for some iced coffee, and maybe that will help me with a boost of energy, haven't had coffee in 2 weeks now.

Hi ann2 :D,

My typical day would be
Breakfast: 200ml skimmed milk
200ml protein shake with banana/strawberries etc
1 egg

lunch would be
1 scrambled eggs
200ml bowl of homemade black...

Hi everyone,

Hope you are all doing well! :)

So i am starting to get a little concerned about the fact that i have no energy most of the time.. it's the 13th day today since my surgery, my...

Congrats on losing 21kgs in just 19 days!! I know!! i am 13 days post op and i cannot believe i have lost 9kgs so far!!! this weight came off very very easy for me for the past 13 days..but i know...

before being sleeved my BMI was 34, it's been just 12 days and so far i have lost a total of 19.8lbs!!, i was doing well so my care manager told me to go on soft foods earlier than i was supposed...

Hi Robyn, all the best for your surgery on 1st of July!! :) I have just been sleeved 11 days ago, and it is the best decision i have made for myself! :) Take care xx

Thank you for your response, i will stick with the boring stuff then :P i guess it was just head hunger doing the over thinking lol, have a great weekend! :)

1) Meatball?
2) Baked/grilled salmon?
3) Soft chinese dumpling?
4) Homemade beef Lasagna?
5) Mashed avocado?
6) Chilli con carne?

I know you can have scrambled eggs, but how about omelette...

I just wanted to hear your opinion on why post op, one has to follow these phases?
I was told to go on 1st Week - clear fluids, 2nd week - full liquids, 3rd - pureed, 4th soft-pureed, 5th - kind of...

Just a question.. is it ok if i have Muller light greek blueberry yogurt for a meal on my 9th day Post op (i am clear for thick soups/liquids)
Or shall i make a popsicle from it, which is safer? I...

For me before the surgery i could eat any amount of potatoes / white rice/ white pasta's..without feeling full, maybe that is the problem? the empty carbs.. maybe you should up your liquid and...

I like your response! :D I will definitely try it, i did add a tiny bit of spice yesterday in my soup, which went down fine :) Thinking POSITIVE** thanks for all the replies xx

Hi there,

I am just asking in advance as i love spicy food..(i know, a lot of you may not like spicy food, but i have been brought up having them since i was young and it is one of my favourite...

MAkes a lot of sense, thank you for that. :)