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Was out yesterday with a fellow post-op long-term and she has a completely different pouch restriction than me. I had a hot dog at costco but had to throw away much of my bun but ate most of the large hot dog. She struggles with meat, especially beef so she ate a slice of pizza. It was strange...

Long term post op Hi there hun, I am one of those long term post ops who drifted away after reaching my goal. I have to say the main reason was that I just didn't need as much support when I was at my goal. Also, it kinda felt like all I thought about, talked about etc. was my weight and maybe...

6 years post-op I am over 6 years post- op and have been able to maintain my weightloss within a half stone of my goal. I won't lie, it has been hard and due to unrelated health issues I had significant regain that I have worked hard to shift. I am now back in my smallest clothes working my...

For has me it been the discovery of my neck/shoulders, I find myself looking for tops that are wide necked or slightly off the shoulder because I LOVE my neck & collar bones (never seen before)! The next thing that has surprised me is my love of belts, I always hated them before and only owned...

WOW Twin, I remember last year when you and I realized we were nearly the same start weight, age & height and look at you now! You look so fit & trim (much better than me, that gym routine is working for you) and never let anyone say you look gaunt - NO WAY! Unless by gaunt they mean smokin hot...

I had the same thing a few years ago, I had my toenails lift and then my fingernails begain to lift so I spoke to my doctor. At first they thought it was fungal and sent my nail clippings off to be tested which showed nothing. I then saw a dermatologist and he said nail trauma caused it. I...

You are looking great, you should be really proud of yourself. Way to go!:D

:wee::wee::wee: WOW What wonderful news hunny, couldn't be happier for you. Seems like ages ago that we met up for the first time in the Trafford centre. My best wishes for you, you know where to find me if you need me. Hugs to you, Nic:p

Yippie - Way to Go!!! Looking great lady, keep it up.:D

Nobody can tell you what to expect as a weekly loss as it is very individual. Yes the average statistical loss over the course of the 1st year is a stone a month for people who need to lose 100 or more pounds. Up to 75% of that can be lost in the first 6-9 months with the final 25% being lost...

Pain is really specific to each person so you can usually go by how you have coped with any previous surgery. I too only had mild pain in 2 of my 5 cuts and only suffered slightly with trapped wind. If I am honest the constipation about a week post-op was worse than the pain directly post-op...

The snowflakes thing is really true though! When I try to compare my wls journey with others who had surgery just before or just after me it is obvious we travelled at different speeds and with different results. Even with people near my age, height and overall weight loss needed there is a...

Yes we do need carbs, the complex kind found in some fruits and veg and whole grains. If it is white it is most likely a simple carb and can be completely avoided. However no food group should ever be completely ignored so don't count the carbs in your lettuce which is composed of dietary fibre...

**ENCOURAGEMENT** There, is that better? LOL:p! This is a very common post, people will panic when they have a small loss or no loss at all in the early days. Just remember it all counts, it all moves you forward on the journey. Some people will have big losses, then nothing for awhile, others...

Hi Liz, just wanted to say that we all know you can do it. You know that you can do it as you have shown with your past success, the wobbles you have are normal and part of the journey. Like others have said you have an entire support system here including a few bands-to-bypassers. However...

Thanks Allie for updating us, hoping they get her pain sorted soon. Nic;)

Wishing you the best of luck and hoping you have a really easy time of things. See you on the loser's bench in no time. Nic;)

Looking great Sue & your own hairloss is always easy for you to spot but others might struggle to notice thankfully. Try not to stress about it, it will all come back in nice and healthy and the thinning will be just a memory! Nic:p

Well done lady! You'll be there in no time. Congrats on such a lovely acheivement. Nic:)

YIPPIE, that is wonderful news, great result! Nic:)