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December 2014 Surgeries

Hi guys I hope you are all well. I have not forgotten about my December buddies, since surgery cancelled I have took my mind off it and not speaking of it everyday is helping me to not worry as much this time. I guess everyone is different but not speaking of it etc is helping me. I'll be back online on here next month and I'm hoping to God my surgery goes ahead on the 30th jan, I start pre op 19th, daughters birthday no cake for me lol but least I got to have Xmas off I suppose! Anyways wish you all well. Jo xx
 
You can always do things a bit earlier. I had my Christmas meal in mid-November before starting pre-op.
 
Surgery and after

Hi I had my surgery on 30/12/14. I had Gastric Bypass and a umbilical hernia sorted out at the same time. The staples from the bypass are healing okay, but my hernia one is leeking and is green discharge coming from it. They took the staples out on Friday. The nurses are changing the dressing every two days but not sure how long it is going to take to heal. I have hardly lost any weight as I have been told not to do anything but rest. I think that I am eating about 500 calories a day as I am still on liquid diet. Is there any advice you can give me. Thank you
 
Hiya and welcome to the thread.

I suggest for now focus on the immediate concern - getting that hernia sorted. The restriction sometimes kicks in when you're more healed.
 
2nd chance Jo said:
Hi guys I hope you are all well. I have not forgotten about my December buddies, since surgery cancelled I have took my mind off it and not speaking of it everyday is helping me to not worry as much this time. I guess everyone is different but not speaking of it etc is helping me. I'll be back online on here next month and I'm hoping to God my surgery goes ahead on the 30th jan, I start pre op 19th, daughters birthday no cake for me lol but least I got to have Xmas off I suppose! Anyways wish you all well. Jo xx
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Know how you feel and I'm trying not to think about it too. I'm still waiting on a date, but looks like i'll be done in Leeds Spire hospital now as there is such a high risk of cancellation at St James that it's hardly worth setting a date now. Fingers crossed for the 30th Jo. And well done the rest of you - you're all inspirational.
 
I have stayed the same for the last 2 weeks, got my first fill on Tuesday next week. I am hoping I get some restriction.... At the minute I have non!
 
Hi everyone, hope you all are well and scales are moving for you. :) Been such a crazy couple of weeks for me, since going back to work (went back early as short staffed), my weight has started to budge quicker, due to being on my feet for eight+ hours and working 6 days a week at the moment. I had to do a trouser shop this week as my work trousers I bought after surgery were too loose, I've gone from a 30/32 in November down to a 24 today. I am ecstatic. I've not worn clothes in a 24 since I was 17, nearly 8 years ago. Next month marks my 25th Birthday, this year my birthday will signify something much more to me than my usual birthdays, I plan to go out. I have never gone out on my birthday before, choosing to stay home and relax, well this year myself and a small group of work/close friends are going clubbing, I have never ever been clubbing before, but this year I vowed to not hold myself back, I am much more confident. My weight loss has inspired my best friend to try again to loose some weight and we will be going swimming once my new costume arrives from Yoursclothing (£5 in a sale - never been able to buy my clothes so cheap - being a big girl all my life clothing has cost a fortune, now its so cheap!). Things are changing and people are starting to notice, my work uniform is getting loose, my face has started to thin out too. I feel a changed person inside and out. This year will be such a massive year for me. Anyhow, I must dash, got some healthy chilli cooking (minus rice). My tastes have definitely changed, before I hated strong tastes, now I love them. :) Healthy and homecooked is the way forward. :)
 
What a fantastic post an inspiration to us all. Well done I hope you have a fantastic birthday next month.
Val xx
 
Are you unable to eat rice or are you just avoiding it?
 
I was told to avoid it for a while and then introduce it with caution. I am waiting till the three month marker as well. :) xx
 
My guidelines said introduce rice and bread last. I have tried both, rice at about 8 and bread after about 10 weeks and no trouble at all. I still really struggle with pasta even though my guidelines suggest macaroni cheese from soft food stage.
It seems some people really struggle with these foods and others don't - we're all different :)
 
DreamALittleDream4Me said:
Hi everyone, hope you all are well and scales are moving for you. :) Been such a crazy couple of weeks for me, since going back to work (went back early as short staffed), my weight has started to budge quicker, due to being on my feet for eight+ hours and working 6 days a week at the moment. I had to do a trouser shop this week as my work trousers I bought after surgery were too loose, I've gone from a 30/32 in November down to a 24 today. I am ecstatic. I've not worn clothes in a 24 since I was 17, nearly 8 years ago. Next month marks my 25th Birthday, this year my birthday will signify something much more to me than my usual birthdays, I plan to go out. I have never gone out on my birthday before, choosing to stay home and relax, well this year myself and a small group of work/close friends are going clubbing, I have never ever been clubbing before, but this year I vowed to not hold myself back, I am much more confident. My weight loss has inspired my best friend to try again to loose some weight and we will be going swimming once my new costume arrives from Yoursclothing (£5 in a sale - never been able to buy my clothes so cheap - being a big girl all my life clothing has cost a fortune, now its so cheap!). Things are changing and people are starting to notice, my work uniform is getting loose, my face has started to thin out too. I feel a changed person inside and out. This year will be such a massive year for me. Anyhow, I must dash, got some healthy chilli cooking (minus rice). My tastes have definitely changed, before I hated strong tastes, now I love them. :) Healthy and homecooked is the way forward. :)
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well done so glad thongs are so much better for you well done on your loss and going down in clothes well done you. Keep going xx
 
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