@hides 25749 wrote:
Hi sharlotte
Sounds very normal to me 🙂 the discomfort is wind from the op, and yes it can be painful at times. However i was very much back to normal and pottering around the house on day 3/4 , and driving by day 7 . You need to listen to your own body and you will be fine . Keep up the fluids as this will help you. Going for No 2’s can take a week or more so dont be suprised . For the first week, i found i ate little every 3/4 hours and it will change as time goes on.
My loss has not been very fast as some on this forum but i’m happy with where i am. I’m at 5 stone and hope to get to 6 by the new year. My sweet tooth hasn’t gone and i fight sometimes with the willpower thing 🙁 …… Not the easy way out, like some people think, but a good tool to work .
Take things slow and keep posting our progress. 🙂
Heidi x
If weight loss surgery were the easy way out, this forum wouldn’t exist!
Like the other fabulously supportive people here have said, be kind to yourself. Imagine if you were your own best friend – what would you be telling yourself? Rest, keep trying and trust the surgery.
Walking really helps with the wind so even if it’s only a short walk, give it a go. Hydration is absolutely THE most important thing. The human body can go ages without food but only hours without fluids. I took my little walks outside because it really helped with the wind so I thought it better to be outdoors if you know what I mean (parp!) I blamed my two dogs for anything indoors haha! The pain will ease I promise you.
Weight loss is not a race so never be tempted to compare yourself with anyone else. We are ALL different, whether you’ve had a band, bypass or sleeve. You are doing brilliantly.
Doodah x