Full disclosure… I am 18 months post op and at the maintaining stage of my bariatric journey and this Christmas is the first time I’ve felt in control IN MY LIFE!! Last Christmas, 6 months post op was a non-event as I had no interest in food and hated everything about the time of year…
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The week after surgery – hydration and exercise
You are advised as soon as you can after surgery to get up and about, for me that was the same day. You are also encouraged to undertake gentle exercise from as soon as you can when you get home. I took this seriously and the day after I got home I took a walk…
The week after Surgery – back to reality
Routine – life after surgery is all about Routine. Medications – You have medication to take at 8am and then injections to take at 8am and 10am – for the first two weeks. Food – You have to plan regular meals and snacks and also manage not drinking 30 minutes before and after eating Exercise –…
The week after surgery – Homecoming
We arrived home around 6pm and I was ready for a nap but realised I already needed to eat. I had been sipping water all the way home (top tip, you have been drinking water continuously in hospital so make sure you are ready to keep hydrated. We got a cold bottle from the cafe…
Day two of my LRD – and it’s harder than you think
Last night, after I’d posted about day one, I had unbelievable cravings, about an hour after I’d eaten my last food of the day. Crisps, cheese, crackers, ham. All these things that I couldn’t have. I had another drink and it didnt help so I went to bed. Today has been much harder than yesterday….
An apology
I need to apologise to anyone still reading, and to myself, that since I made my big announcement about weight loss surgery I have literally stopped blogging I guess two things happened… First Life got in the way. We have had a truly challenging 6 months at home with my wonderful Dazzler experiencing personal, emotional…
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