36yr Old Mum of 2 Teenagers Lost 4 1/2 Stone Having Much Needed TT

My kids are 14 and 17 and I've lost 4 1/2 stone through diet and exercise and have kept it off for over 2 years. No amount of exercise has improved my tum and I had a consultation to see if the PS agreed. I was so relieved when he said that nothing could improve it as the muscle tone had gone and that was enough to make my mind up and go for it. I wanted my life back and to ease up on the gym I always punished myself that I hadn't worked hard enough on my an work but having a back problem meant this was difficult. I also want clothes to fit properly and not be too big or too tight. I wanted to see some real results for all my hard work.

I was extremely nervous but glad to find out I was the first on the list Mr Foo came to measure me up beforehand I felt like I was at a tailors when he got his tape measure out ha! But I was glad he was being so thorough. The op took just over 3 hours and needless to say I am so happy with the result. The pain was pretty unbearable and I had a really difficult first night. I was so glad I had a catheter in so I didn't need to try to get to the loo. I tried some toast but it made me cough as it stuck in my throat that was not a pleasant experience. Let's see what the next few days brings!

Mr Foo came to see me bright and early and said everything looked good and he's pleased with the results. Drains are to stay in for another day but if they remain empty they can come out tomorrow. He also advised me to get up and about a bit which I did but was difficult as it really hurt my back being hunched over and carrying the catheter and drains about! The catheter is coming out later today which I'm pleased about. I'm allowed to eat normally and even though I know I should keep it light ive give in to the temptation of the delicious food on offer and I feel starving having not eaten for over 24 hours. I ordered a full breakfast with weetabix but needless to saymy eyes are bigger than my belly I managed some toast egg and the weetabix and reluctantly gave up the yummy looking sausage bacon and hash brown. have problem with swallowing due to a previous op and am not keen on soups so ordered a jacket potato for lunch and steak pie and potatoes for tea so it was easy to eat. Both were delicious I didn't eat the pastry as I thought that'd be too heavy but feel extremely over full and know this is going to play havoc with my IBS I've read so many times that people struggle with constipation so am now regretting my food decisions today. I must take it easier tomorrow! Still in a lot of pain but managing it with regular meds. Hubby and kids came to see me again but not til late on it's such a long day waiting for them.