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I think I became more aware of what everyone else was eating my first holiday season with my first op. I think most of them didn't notice what I was eating at all. There was a lot of times I attended functions after the first surgery where I noticed slim people, who actually ate less than I was. They may have dished or…

Hi Lori, I don't think it matters much at this stage. I am getting about 50g protein and even on days where I have had a juice, my protein shot a shake and cup of soup I am around 400-500. I think people say on puree and soft they get 500-800calories that is what my paperwork says about the next 4 weeks too. My lean body…

There is a group on here for Zombies Run, one awesome MFP friend I made last year whilst doing this, was older, starting to learn in a serious hill town and had to have monthly arthritis injections for her knees to start with. She finished it and ran her 5k, so amazing, I was so excited for her I cried. Maybe a couch to 5k…

I didn't finish, but I am going to start again. I used an App called Zombies Run! - there are two versions 1 for Couch to 5K Training and 1 for Those who already run. The training is episode based and professional actors interrupt your music play list with a post apocalyptic story that you are participating it. I loved it,…

Totally understandable reaction given the circumstances I am glad that everyone who you had to deal with was so supportive and kind. I love your wake up team, that would be the best thing waking up to see all of good friends with you. I'm sure I discussed this with my fiancee but he didn't quite get how long I would be in…

More ideas - make a list of all the reasons you wanted to do this are they still true for you? - make a list of all the positive effects of post op life that you may lose if you overeat - put a post it note, sticker or some sort of visual cue somewhere, so that everytime you see that, you make a mental note to choose the…

Hi I would read any and every staying on track tip (regardless of type of diet or lifestyle) and try to find ones you can try that may work for you. I didn't stay on track and am having my second sleeve op (12 Nov 2014) my first was in 2006. Try some of the following - make sure most of your meals are planned - don't wing…

I tend to lose a shoe size too... US Size 6 to US size 5, and agree on the ability to wear high heel shoes - less pressure on poor feet with less weight so heels do feel significantly more manageable. Still torture devices but less torturous >:)

I'm two days after you Phill - Nov 12th. It's really only a 6 week weight -I can't believe I made that typo :blush: (or thereabouts in Australia). Agree with you Dale, that the long weight can be very helpful to get everything prepped body and mind. I am having a second surgery because when I had my first, even though I…

we are hoping to get pregnant post surgery, so I am not there yet, but I would love to have your rule now with a big pregnant belly - so I can be one of those people who you don't know is pregnant till you see them side on :smiley:

Hi, I am in Adelaide. I can't comment too much on the pace of the loss. I do want to say though that a lot of people who start Body Pump get great results in body shape and muscle definition (if you have not done much strength style training yet). So even if you scale doesn't agree, maybe the clothing sizes and muscle…

Hi I know a lot of post ops tend to have a very low carb diet (just from observing comments). Make sure you have enough carbs in your total daily intake for exercising and to be able to concentrate when driving, working or anything else using your brain. Your body uses carbs while you exercise; to stabilise your moods and…

Personally whether or not you test positive for an allergy or it's psychosomatic, if it feels better to you to not have it, then do it. If you want to still have it and you test negative, then I would still have it. I always say I don't care if someone gives me something that has a placebo effect to make me feel better.…

Fantastic Ladies :)

Hi, do you count your protein drinks in your liquid allowance? Anything you drink counts, including tea and coffee. I may be misinterpreting you but thought I would check. My surgeon's info says 1.5litres a day, 100ml an hour but it does say to include all your fluids. I think you can add protein powders to a pureed meal…

Hi, I agree with everyone else, ditch the clothes that don't fit. Shed it like a skin. I have read on here (in the USA) that there are lots of places that kind of do swaps for women losing weight, where you get to give your clothes to someone who was bigger than you are, who now fits into yours and you get to swap for…

Hi I would have automatically said that it relates to something with medication - is that the only medication you are on? I have very lucid dreams, talk in my sleep, kick my poor fiance because I move around a lot and that happens in relation to medication. If it is a nightmare I think the pain in your tummy would be…

I don't think I camped when I was a new post op. But I have gone camping on a very restrictive diet and I found the following useful - hard boiled eggs (I had boiled them before we left I think) - small tins of tuna and salmon - with something to mix into it - scrambled eggs from inside your bread will be fine :) - mashed…

Congratulations on your decision and good luck to you! Let everyone know you are okay when you can. Take Care

Morning! I am back to logging sort of, and seeing Vaurigard's post about finishing and your post now I am going to get back to the wunning as soon as I can. (Tomorrow) I have a PT session 4pm today so am starting work early to go to that so will get back on mission in the morning. I am going to be repeating week 5…

I'm echoing Cyn's excitement! Yahoo! You look great and your runner 5 shirt is well deserved. So inspiring and totally awesome I am out of adjectives to tell you how great I feel for you, can only imagine how proud you must be! Big difference in your progress shots and you can really see on your face in the face photos…

Well Done, that is a very significant achievement! Deciding to have surgery is difficult in itself and very tough emotionally, you should be very proud of yourself. Glad all the health issues are under control!

Go Have pie! Have lots of Pie! and not as a reward, but just because you can. Then reward yourself with something else too? New Running outfit? (I am going to get a Runner 5 T-shirt when I 'graduate') 35 minutes is amazeballs (new word I learned recently!) 20 minutes straight is heroic! I remember in one mission Dr Meyers…

ditto on the Nosey :happy: Leonard Cohen concert in my town in less than a week, know quite a few who are going!

Ok I'm in Your top 3 Solo Artist -Nora Jones -Joss Stone -Adele Your top 3 Bands (2 or more ppl) -Depeche Mode -Birds of Tokyo -Muse (at the moment) Your top 3 Album Songs of Faith and Devotion Depeche Mode The MisEducation of Lauren Hill Discovery Daft Punk Favourite Genre of music Don't think I have one Favourite…

Hi, Happy Thanksgiving to the US peeps too! I have had a bit of a motivation slump - or a continued one? - over the last week or so. Got some help from MFP friends on the motivation side of things, and via that found two fantastic youtube videos that are running specific. One inspired the other, so both are very similar…

I got a kind of double edged sword when I did something similar to you. Firstly the manager was very open about my training goals and even mentioned a couple of trainers who would be good for me. She gave me an introduction to the gym area and walked me around pointing out a squat rack (that is actually a smith machine,…

You see that is part of what I have a problem with... it's almost like at home I can convince my brain that I am not heavy - or at least like 10-15kg(25-40lbs) lighter anyway. I never look in the mirror when overweight and think skinny mini... But I think I do delude myself. I do have vague recollections of being 16 and…

I'm always cheesy in photos. I dated a guy who was really into photography and another who was a professional photo journalist and standing aside was just not an option, so I got used to it and quite comfortable about getting my photo taken. What I think it looks like in the end is a mixed bag a lot of the time, but I do…

Congratulations to you for conquering your disease and being a good (and not too mention inspiring) example for others! Well done to you!