While we are on the subject of yucky things, I do seem to get the 'I need to burp' feeling while eating all the time. You know the feeling when you feel a...
Hi Kevin, I'm enjoying your updates too as it illustrates what is common to us and also how we differ. Like exercise. I said I was going to start walking. Dr T...
I just re read my post and it seems it could be interpreted as a 'mine is better than yours' post, thats certainly not what was meant, I was just wondering...
You are a wealth of information Applesauce. That makes sense - if you are 6 foot your stomach is longer than if your 5 foot so it will be bigger. You put my...
Another big thank you for the update, it really helps so much around this house, the male of the species especially looks forward to hearing them. He tho...
Cindy the size of tummy tube you are left with depends upon the length of your stomach to start with. The taller you are usually the longer your tummy and thus...
Kevin - I think it might be based on a case by case decision - i had had 2 previous bands and had alot of adhesions from the previous surgeries. But Dr T has a...
Firstly, keep posting. I like your posts as I can think thats what ill be like in a week :-) I was just thinking about it and reaslised that when I said I had ...
Thanks for the detailed update Kevin, I can only think that because i had loads of adhesions removed from my previous bandings that is why i still have pain....
I don't hartburn as such. I do get a little pain if i eat too much in a single swallow. The operation pain is mostly gone. There is only a little pain at the...
Hi Gang! well I was 3 weeks post surgery yesterday. It seems much longer. The first week was murder with both head and REAL hunger, the second week the real...
Hi Libby, unless you are cooking it for the whole family I wouldn't prepare too much. I'd recommend just 2 dishes. My mum did one saucepan of mashed veges -...
That's fantastic advice Applesauce! and may I add how inspirational you and your hubby are. You have made amazing progress and shown the type of dedication I...
Hi Carole, thanks for your kind words. I can't help with how you will respond as I'm only 36 and as you can see from just the last few of us that have had...
Hi Libby, I bought a book from Amazon.com. It's called 'Recipes for Life After Weight Loss Surgery' by Margaret M Furtado and Lynette Schultz. It has heaps of...
Hi Kevin, You sound as if you are doing very well. I am too am 12 days post op and still have some pain - not too much but bending over is an issue and walking...
Its now almost 12 days since surgery. Everything I read said you can move on once you tolerate food so I've been 'testing' things as I go. I'm now on 'normal'...
Hi Vanessa, You are amazing. I had a VSG and found travelling from Mt Lawley to the Hills of Perth enough of a trial let alone all the way to Kalgoorlie. I...
Hi Carole. I am sorry I can't help you as I am 35 but I can wish you well in making your decision. I found it an incredibly hard decision to make and now 2 ...
Hi everyone, Glad to hear that Libby and Kevin are doing well. I had my surgery on 19/10/2007 but my surgeon still has me on a liquid diet. From 2 to 4 weeks...
2 weeks out and on real food, my other half will start drooling when I tell him that, there might be a chance for Christmas dinner for him yet *LOL* I say feed...
Hi everyone, Been very quiet around here this week. Hope everyone is doing well. I'm now on day 5 of optifast and have lost 2.5kg. Most of the time I'm not...
Hi Carole, I am 56 and I had very high blood pressure, not controlled even on medication, I was on a Sleep Apnoea machine and my cholesterol was sky high. I...
I just wanted to say somebody has noticed your post. I went thought the archives as well and I can not remember anybody older. I am afraid I can not be much...
Hi, I posted on for the first time last week with a query because I am booked for a sleeve procedure on 7th Jan 08. I was referred to the Group Archives. Now...
Hi Libby :) I have a soon to be 14 year old daughter who is a vegetarian so we have some pretty good staples around here :) Cauliflower mash, which is just...
Hi, Just wondering if anyone had any good vegetarian recipes for post surgery. I do eat eggs and dairy. Thought I might try getting some things made and put...
WOW you are a champ! Don't worry, you will drink again ..... I'm a publican's daughter and LOVE my grog ... I drink again now .... quite a cheap drunk ........
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