Try some sugar free jelly, the substance will help with head hunger and help keep you hydrated
Keep a sports bottle of water with you at all times, sip sip sip even when you are not thirsty

Every...

Thanks so much guys, yes it's me on the left in the first photo - it's definetely been a change for the better xx still have days when I could kill for a burger !!

DJmillie - You will get to your goal - just think of everything positive on the hard days and you will make it. Best of luck xxx

Thanks guys, I really hope everyone has a successful journey - this is the start of a healthy fantastic life for us all.

:D

Thank you Mich-D xxxx

Thought It was time to share my 11 months success pictures with all you lovely people ..

Feeling amazing and this procedure has saved my life :-) would do it all again tomorrow;):D:)

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Do you think ? Would acid make me hungry ?
Im thinking its "head hunger" but not convinced because my stomach feels hungry if you know what I mean ?

Sam x

Hi Everyone

I am now nearly 11 months post surgery.
I am really strict with my diet during the day, eat healthy proteins and salad/veg. Stay away from starches and still have one protein shake...

I suffer from dumping at times, hypoglycaemia hits me dramatically especially after I have worked out at the gym or has any form of sugar.

I find that if I eat little and often, things like...

Hi Joe

Wow your food diary is not as I thought a post sleever would eat. If you are wanting to increase you calorie intake then the fatty foods I think will not be the way forward as they will...

Help please ....

I have done so well, not been tempted, appetite has been there but needed to be stimulated, now it is all going pear shaped (maybe I am being dramatic).

I eat three times a...

Thanks guys

I never drink and have a "big" night out once or twice a year, when I love to get tipsy !!

Being only 27, I don't want to have to change my ability to have a drink or three when out...

Hi all

I was sleeved 08.04.13

I have been out several times for a meal and managed a small glass of wine, however I am on a big night out this weekend and not sure what is best to drink ??
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"Here is what I told my surgeon....Please give me back the stomach that God had intended for me in the first place and I promise I won't screw it up again! " - Wannabehealthy - that is great !! love...

Thanks Wannabehealthy, you seem to be doing great too, hope all is ok ! I still feel as though this is such a change to my life - obviously for the better !!!

Hey Joelle

No i havnt heard of the cottage cheese test, although i am going to try it and will let you know !!

Do you snack between meals ? I seem to like something before bed and this is...

Hey all

I am so paranoid at the minute that i will stretch my sleeve, although when i try to rationalise i am not eating/drinking anything that i think would/could stretch it ??

I have 3 small...

Hi All

I feel that i have let myself down, i tried crisps last week and realised that they are so easy to eat !! Now i want them daily ! I went 7 weeks without and i was doing so well. Crackers...

Hi All

Looking for some advise please, i was sleeved 08.04.2013, now onto the 'soft' diet stage, never been sick but a constant nauseous feeling started two days ago, it goes when i eat but...

Eyyyy - well done- you are looking fabulous xxx

Ah thank you Lisal, that means a lot. I'm smiling now !!

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Thank you so much, I will steer clear of the naughty mash then !!
Still feel gutted to have gained 2lbs but its nice to hear that this is normal at times !!

Cheers xx

Hi Guys

Please please someone say this has happened to them !!
I'm 4 weeks post op, lost everyday- until today !!! Stalled for the last 2 days then today the scales say I have gained 2lb !!
I am...

Purees week 2 and 3 for me, manage about 2-3 tbsp for each meal, three times per day. Eating food high in protein, yoghurt, fish, mince meat etc

Sam xx

I'm week 3 ad for week 3/4 I'm prescribed a purée diet only, yesterday I had:
Porridge - breakfast - managed 4 teaspoons
Mackerel in tomato sauce - lunch - managed 2 table spoons
Lasagne - tea -...