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I was interested in the balloon when I first started looking into all of this. I took the offer of a free consultation with a bariatric consultant who told me more about the balloon and I decided against it. Basically you would feel sick all of the time and when the balloon is gone you're back...

That's brilliant news. I've been quietly watching your story unfold and I'm so glad that you are getting some normality back. I don't think I could have coped anywhere near as well as you. You are a true inspiration. :)

I'd like to join too!! My start weight is 18st 10.6lb. I'd like to be 17st 7lbs by then :)

I set a target of 18st 9lb and although I didn't quite get there I did manage 18st 12.6lb and a weight loss of 1st 8.9lb and I am very happy with that!!!

Wow!!! That's amazing, well done you :-)

Great idea, so for me............. Today's weight: 20st 7.5lb Target weight: 18st 9lb Weight to lose: 1st 12.5lb (may be a bit of a stretch)

Good Friday weight: 22st 4lb Original goal weight: 21st 6lb Revised goal weight: 20st 2lb Actual weight: 20st 7.5lb So I missed my revised goal (that was always very optimistic) but smashed my original one and weight loss over the period was 1st 10.5lb. I'm very, very happy with that...

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I'm very excited for you Claire. You'll be very well looked after :-)

That's just a myth, no goose fat used these days, just a bit of vaseline where you rub. Heat retention is all down to acclimatisation and the power of mind over matter. Fortunately I only need to do 2-3 hours in the cold at a time this year, next year though it will be much, much longer...

This is one thing that I'm really worried about. I've spent 5 years cold acclimatising for channel swims and I'm worried that I'm going to struggle to handle the cold this year. Only time will tell I suppose!!

Isn't that wonderful and must feel great to have such positive feedback. Well done you :-)

Like Caren, I really feel for you and wish you a speedy recovery.

Thanks Fuffs :-)

I'm doing great thanks. I feel as if nothing has been done. Except for the fact that I've never before willingly eaten so few calories and felt like I don't want more!! I'm on a phased return to normal food over 6 weeks, starting with liquid, then purée etc. I'm currently on liquids. Perhaps...

Yes, quite right!! I fell into the trap of using the name of the town we flew into. The actual location was the Breclav hospital with the wonderful Dr Cierney and his team. Dr C was amazing and only works in the Breclav hospital and I was so very glad that I chose him as my surgeon.

I had my wrap on 24th April also in Brno but with Cosmetic Bliss. I don't have any pain at all from the port incisions or the site of the drain. I my not be typical though. If you're worried, go to your GP, if only to put your mind at rest.

I've had 3 general anaesthetics in the last 4 months. The first was for major open surgery and I remember a lot including being terrified of the surgery itself, not the anaesthetic. I remember going into the actual theatre and being transferred to the bed while people buzzed around me getting...

Wow!!! These pictures in particular show just how well you are doing. You look absolutely stunning. I wonder what April 2013 will bring?!!