Gross - I'm back on fluids. Have been up all night with stuck food. I was on pureed stage, but now I'm back on solids. Bummer. I suppose anything's better than feeling like this, isn't it?

May your days be Merry and bright, Lisa2Bee!!!

Sorry I haven't checked in for so long. The cable that supplies Internet at my mother's place was hit by lightning and has only just been fixed. I am recovering nicely from my surgery. It's been just...

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A friend of mine (a doctor) put this photo on his Facebook page to show how much pressure obesity puts on our skeleton..... (Especially the hips and knees) - and to burst the popular...

Here's the deal.....
No two people have the same metabolism. Some are blessed with fast ones (and we hate them, don't we?) and lose weight quickly and easily (if they even put any on...). That...

I am in Australia and thought that perhaps it might be an American term. I wasn't trying to correct you - sorry!!! I was just guessing. Sometimes although we technically speak the same language,...

Consult? It's where you meet the doctor, they tell you all about the surgery - the good and the bad, and weigh you, etc. They also tell you all about their other requirements (Psychologist,...

Well I've also lost 15kgs (33 pounds) since I started the pre-op diet a month ago. Pretty impressed with that!!!

I'm so much better today, guys! Thanks for being so caring and supportive. I have even had a little bit of a smoothie and some SOUP! (FINALLY SOME VEGGIES!!!) Apart from all that, I'm drinking...

The surgeon's not worried. I'm not feverish and my blood pressure's great. He was very reassuring when I saw him today, and has referred me for a ct scan if I'm still worried. Will see how I go. I'm...

I suspect it's just swelling. I'm seeing him tonight. WILL ASVISE!
Thanks for your support, ladies!!!

Hi Ann2! My surgeon is very conservative (which I happen to like in a guy who's cutting me up).... He keeps people in for a minimum of two nights at the hospital, but was so happy with my pain...

I think I'll try and see him tomorrow. He said he'd make time for me, so it shouldn't be an issue. It even hurts when I breathe in.

I know it's only early days yet, but I am noticing a fair bit of sharp pain where the sleeve is...... Is this normal? (I know it makes sense given what's been done to it, but I'm concerned....) I...

So good they're letting me go home today! Wow!!!

I'm on the loser's bench!!! (WINNING!) Surgery this morning and feeling quite well. Pain is managed brilliantly and have sipped lots of water!

Thank you all for your stories and support!

Oh Ann2, I'm so sorry you're going through this. You are so lucky to have each other's support and understanding. I am probably going to have to stay in Australia and move my kids over from the...

Oh Ann2, I'm so sorry you're going through this. You are so lucky to have each other's support and understanding. I am probably going to have to stay in Australia and move my kids over from the...

That would be rather uncomfortable!!!

I didn't think to ask, but as his shiny, silver horn broke off and was left impaled through my tummy, I guess he paid me!

I was going to tell the surgeon about this but didn't think I could handle any "horny" jokes from him!!! (He's a nice guy, but VERY serious - he'd probably send me back to the shrink!)

I'm getting sleeved on Thursday and it feels surreal. I woke up at three am after dreaming I was being repeatedly stabbed in the stomach by a unicorn, and it's shiny, silver horn was embedded in my...

Time for Star Wars - get it lasered before it becomes more of an issue - waxing, plucking, etc are known to increase blood supply to the area, feeding the hair follicles and making it worse. ...

Also youtube and pinterest, Apythia!

Congratulations!!! How are you feeling???