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On The Band Wagon!!!!!

So pleased to hear you are feeling so good Caroline... I managed a walk today and really did me the world of good:)
Brilliant weightless so far - can't believe how quickly you made your decision.
Sounds very much like you will be needing a new wardrobe for Venice :) how fab!!
How are you managing to sleep? Are you making it through the night now?
Mx
 
I doing well now with both hot and cold ... Couldn't tolerate cold before at all .... Can't tell you how relieved I am because from 130am on sat morning I was convinced I had made massive mistake.....

Today I have kept down tea, smoothie, Ribena, weak milky coffee and have some home made soup on the stove now... 50-100 ml portions each time which I am more than happy with.

Have to say I am ok with liquids at minute but I expect as I begin to feel better it will get harder to deal with... Mushy food doesn't look too bad and will be here before you know it.

Do you find you get wind pain after eating something?

At Dolan Park yesterday nurse said don't sleep flat I need to sleep on pillows.. But I expect that's because I am few days behind you recovery wise .. Trying to sleep on my back but half sitting

Gave in and have massive long glorious shower yesterday couldn't bear this light shower nonsense... And dreaded stockings are crappy... Have taken mine off today and don't care how I feel tomorrow I will be manicured and pedicured!!

Sounds like you are making fab progress.. Have you heard about dietician appt yet? I think Emma had hers on day of operation

Mxx
 
Oh yes last night big massive shower and hair wash felt wonderful... Dr Sig whipped off the biggest plaster to aspirate my band so I guessed the other one coming off was not a prob.

Not weighed myself yet because I kind of know it's not realistic because am not taking on proper nutrition really. Clothes certainly feel looser but have such a long way to go. Am aiming for 12 and half stone.. No desire to be mega skinny. But that's a long way off yet.

I know deep down I didn't really have another choice, I was already size 22/24 when I went for consultation and while I lost a stone Pre op I have a looooooooonnnnnnnggggg way to go.

Am pretty sure you would be ok to have a good soak probably tomorrow? It will have been 5 days by then??

I guess go with what feels right for you xxx
 
caroline4013 said:
Did you have 5 incisions? I have 3 covered with a dressing ....1in the centre and 2 on my left and then 2 more on my right side uncovered (not sure why they weren't covered over) Also which is the one where the fills will be done.......is it the central one?
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I have 6 ... 4 really tiny ones they've just glued and not even covered, and 2 that have been covered with a dressing but i havnt been rave enough to take the dressings off yet. I weighed myself today and I've lost 7.5lb since Friday mornin haha ... Obviously I know it doesn't continue to drop at this rate although it would be nice haha! Not looking forward to work tomorrow but hey ho needs must! At least replacing all my clothes as I loose weight wont be so expensive with working for New Look I get 50% discount which makes it not as bad I guess. I havnt braved taking my socks of yet either haha ! Xxx
 
caroline4013 said:
Emma, lucky you, I bet you are so excited about soon being able to wear whatever you like.......no more 'Inspire' for you!!!! Great weight loss x
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At least me you and "Belfast" is what I'm nicknaming her as I'm sorry I don't know her real name are all at the same stage so it's nice to know any worries ect we can all see how the others are or what there doing. Yes no more inspire hopefully or maternity hahaha! Xx
 
Lol @Belfast - yep will answer to that.... I have spent last few years buying clothes that don't fit me so have a waiting wardrobe... I had two big covered wounds and 4 others just glued... Look a bit yuk but all my dressings are off now.

Omg emma back to work tomorrow.. That's harsh :( Am only just attempting leaving village where I live to pop to town tomorrow.... Please don't lift anything!!

Caroline we seem to have hijacked your diary- soz :-/ hope you don't mind!!

Here's to speedy recovery now :) xx
 
Defill from the middle and he did poke about a bit, that was not fun given my bruises!! Also I think port was not directly under wound if that makes sense... Tried to look afterwards to see if I could locate where he had put needle in but I couldn't ..... Not sure to be honest I thought it was slightly to my left but perhaps it is under middle wound and "left a but" lol


It was an odd sensation to feel fluid coming out... My husband said it was fascinating to watch (?!) but he was super efficient no messing about and effect was instant...surgeon I mean

I don't want a refill for a good few weeks, sensation of being too tight is horrid

Mxx
 
Am glad you are feeling good Caroline :) I know that skill exactly I can walk around any place without ever seeing myself!!

Today is first day I felt vaguely human and so thrilled to have managed soup for first time :)

Funny my wounds also itchy so must be hood sign ... My big news is I finally stood on scales today... Then I got off and got back on to check ... In total I have lost 22lbs!?! That's 13 Pre op diet and the rest since Friday .... I know it's not real proper weight loss at minute but oh it felt good!

Caroline hope you enjoyed a luxurious shower this evening :) and Emma I thought about you today at work, was it all ok??

Mxx
 
Awww ... Congratulations on the anniversary that's so lovely. Whatever you are doing I hope it's amazing and you are enjoying it.... Project yourself forward 12 months to 4 th Aug.... How amazing will you be feeling?!

I am surprised by the weight loss, I know there is no way I can go on at this rate and it's bound to settle down. Also know what you mean about how quickly time flies.... 1 week ago ... Just seems unreal?

I have bit more of an appetite today but still only managing a yoghurt or a soup plus drinks. I did catch myself really knocking back a drink today without thinking and since then have been more aware that I want to eat.

I totally understand what you mean about how social life and eating is a lot about food. Exactly same story here :-/ wine and takeaway is Fri eve treat

Also have huge family party this weekend have cooked and prep it all. Frankly it's going to be a nightmare but I know it's worth it to be fabulous and forty... 2 years and 11 days to go!!! At which point I will eat what I like but look fantastic for THAT party.

We can do this ... Bet next week flies by and we are noshing our way through mushy culinary delights in no time!!

Xxx
 
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