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Tranquil, So it was your first surgery and not a revision (which what I initially thought). I hope you get to the bottom of what happened in surgery. I'm just surprised that the surgeon or his team did not fully explain what happened to you before you were discharged. You are quite right to...

Hi Tranquil, I've not been on the forum much lately so forgive me if you've already explained this elsewhere. Have you got a band over a failed bypass or were you never bypassed at all? If it's a BOB (band over bypass) then you still have the benefit of shortened intestines.

There is an UK equivalent of the bodybugg. It's called the Ki-fit system. Google ki fit performance. It's actually by the same makers of the US GoFit wear system, which is often mentioned on US WLS sites. I bought a Ki fit system on offer several months ago for £139 and that came with two months...

Salski, Have you tried the Atkins breakfast cereal. Not only is it low sugar, it's also higher protein - so bypass friendly if you want a little breakfast crunch.

Oh yeah, still in love with soya mince. The dry kind. Yep, freezing the TVP porridge works well. I added extra soya milk and reheated a portion. Too much extra soya milk as it turned out so to thicken the mess I made of the the porridge I added a scoop of my favourite vanilla protein powder...

Oh wow, I am simply quite taken by soya mince. Never thought I'ld say that. So, a few weeks ago I picked up a couple of boxes of dry soya mince (Textured Vegetable Protein =TVP) hoping to increase my protein options. Didn't touch it until today. For breakfast, I had a Total 0% greek...

The first thing that came into my mind was "he had NHS surgery, how come he's not on prescription vits?" Then I thought if you are paying the prescription charge £7.20 per item ( and sometimes GP's only write out the month's supply), then it seems worthwhile to spend your money elsewhere. I just...

In additions to the explanation about liquids emptying from the pouch fairly quickly, it is sometimes also advised that in the early days you follow the volume guidelines given by your bariatric team (some do and others don't). So usually you start with say 1oz (fluid) at a time - add a bit more...

Hi Emma Louise, I was done at Salford but it's been a while now, well nearly 8 months ago. That was also the time Salford were bringing in the one stop stuff so I am not too familiar with the process now. However from being seen by the Consultants Drs New/Syed to operating room was just under...

Hey Roch, best wishes on the day of surgery and beyond.

I started today too. So far so good. My liquids today were: 4 protein chai teas, (4 scoops protein powder) 6 x 350ml cups of roobois naturally decaf green tea, mug of chicken broth (no bits) I litre water (working on it as I write) All my supplements. Had a super busy day so the day seems...

Count me in for a Monday start (err, that's tomorrow folks). I'm starting to see myself slide into a carb cycle and I'ld like to kick that monster to the kerb before it gets a grip. I'm sorta looking forward to the all liquids stage because then I can indulge in my favourite protein concoction -...

Hi there, Here is a good place to start your reseacrh - BOSPA - The British Obesity Surgery Patient Association . Hope your surgery comes along soon.

Ah, nice to know there are a few others fairly nearby. I am on the border of Croydon & Merton (next to Mitcham Common). Will be on the look out for local meet ups.

I recently moved here from Manchester and was wondering who else is in these here parts. Anyone in Croydon, Merton, or Wandsworth in particular. Needing a gym buddy as am a touch too self conscious for own good. Even thinking about a small group with a personal trainer. Any takers?

Oh wow Janey, that is fabulous weight loss. You've obviously made good use your bypass for that super speedy weightloss. Looking mighty good.

:heartpump::cupid:VALENTINE'S DAY CHALLENGE:cupid::heartpump: Phatgirl ......... 1lbs lost 3lbs to go Rybens ......... 15lbs lost 10lbs to go Claudia ......... 0lbs lost 20lbs to go Tesmaralda ......... 4lbs lost 3lbs to go (start 210lb, because like last time I will forget what I was when I...

:heartpump::cupid:VALENTINE'S DAY CHALLENGE:cupid::heartpump: Phatgirl ......... 0lbs lost 4lbs to go Rybens ......... 0lbs lost 25lbs to go Claudia ......... 0lbs lost 20lbs to go Tesmaralda ......... 0lbs lost 7lbs to go (start 210lb, because like last time I will forget what I was when I...

:heartpump::cupid:VALENTINE'S DAY CHALLENGE:cupid::heartpump: Phatgirl ......... 0lbs lost 4lbs to go Rybens ......... 0lbs lost 25lbs to go Claudia ......... 0lbs lost 20lbs to go Tesmaralda ......... 0lbs lost 7lbs to go (start 210lb, because like last time I will forget what I was when I...

Ditto me. Hope your surgery is uneventful and your recovery swift.