Sending quick recovery blessings your way. Congratulations on your journey so far....keep it up!!! Good luck and see you on the other side!!!

ok so yesturday I definately had moments of "what the hell have I done to myself" but today a little .
more alive. I am on juice etc which I have enjoyed better than water but am feeling full...

Hi All,
I have my sleeve on Tuesday but was wandering how long the surgery goes for, approx of course, on average if anyone knows?
Thanks

I would recommend a councelor. I have read a great book called The Emotional First Aid Kit. A pracxtical guide to life after bariatric surgery. It is written by a nurse who has worked in this...

Sometimes its just remembering why we started this journey in the first place and reconnecting here. Get back out there exercising, we will be your cheersquad!!!! Good luck and go go go!!

I still can't work out how having MAJOR surgery is taking the easy way out!!!!!

Hi All, Thanks for your replies. I thought I'd let you know that I booked my hair to be done on the 17th with my op on the 21st so should feel fresh going into surgery!!

Cant find any availability of my meds in liquid form

I too did a lot of research etc before I reached this stage. I am as yet not sleeved but am sooo looking forward to mine in 19 days, a big difference to the fear I held at the very beginning of this...

Hi ALL,
I need some help, I take some vital medication daily and have been told by the Dr that I will be able to swallow them fine but other bariatric patients have told me different. Has anyone...

Muscle weighs 4 times more than fat so try to be positive, you are toning up more. I understand how discouraging it must feel. Stay strong and keep going!
If things don't change check with your Dr...

It's soo hard to wait, I know I've had to postpone my surgery by 2 months and 23 days pre and its killing me, but I believe you wouldn't have rushed into making this decision so why rush the surgery,...

Thanks for asking this question, its something that has stressed me out because I drink heaps, and thanks for all your answers I will try to slow and reduce my amounts but no longer fear the what...

It happens to me ALL the time, everywhere I go, shops etc. Some days I am graceful and understanding, some days I will have a joke but there are days when I can't believe someone thinks they have...

Goodluck!!! Soon you'll be able to tell us how the liquid diet was worth every bit!!!!

I badly need my hair cut and coloured, should I do it pre or post surgery, what do you guys think?

Ditto!!!....

I don't understand why there is so much advertising etc within posts and blogs. (Not the majority). There are a lot of people on here that are not always in the best frame of mind and I think its...

Sending you warm and comfy thoughts!!!
Just wanted to remind you of a quote you have on your signature...
"that which doesn't kill you makes you stronger"
If nothing else they have very accurate...

Thanks so much for sharing these pictures and your success. I will definately be thinking of how well you have done when I have my surgery and after and things me seem a bit tough!! Keep it up and...

Nioxin shampoo, conditioner etc helps stimulate new hair growth and I have used it previously due to thyroid issues.

Good luck to you both and look forward to hearing from you both soon!!

I only joined this site last night but am already feeling a lot better. I was starting to question my decision and get down about things but got on this site and you guys really made me feel...

Good luck with your surgery in only 5 days!! I wish you all the best and look forward to hearing from you on how you are!

Kerri

Hi All,
Am in need of some support heading into my op in 1 month. I have been looking forward to this for months and months but now its so close and getting a bit nervous.
I am a mother of 4 kids...