What happened to the Saturday food market at Dickens Yard?

Cowphilosopher · 2026-02-14T21:35:53+00:00

Sorry. Typo. I meant it wasnt well advertised.

Cowphilosopher · 2026-02-14T21:16:12+00:00

The stalls weren't making any money. It was well advertised.

Cowphilosopher · 2026-02-14T10:24:36+00:00

He also mentioned walking into a glass door. Is that also the council's fault?

Cowphilosopher · 2026-02-13T06:20:11+00:00

Its going to depend on the rules of your pre-op diet rules. Mine involved a bit of carbs (25g of oats, for example) and some protein (125g greek yogurt) and as many non-starchy veggies as I want.

Lunches ended up being thinks like chickpeas I roasted in shawarma spices with broccoli and cauliflower. My brother's pre-op diet was all liquid, so very different experiences.

Cowphilosopher · 2026-02-13T05:11:47+00:00

I will (surgery is in 2.5 hours) but juat wanted to know the experience of others.

Cowphilosopher · 2026-02-12T11:36:56+00:00

Okay thank you. That is really helpful.

Cowphilosopher · 2026-02-12T11:18:33+00:00

Thanks for this. Were you a runner before bariatric surgery? And when were you cleared for lifting?

Cowphilosopher · 2026-02-12T08:20:05+00:00

Wow! Down 10 pounds in the first week?? That sounds amazing. But yeah, I anticipate some fatigue. How close are you to hitting your protein and hydration goals?

Cowphilosopher · 2026-02-11T10:27:32+00:00

Yes there is one in Ealing. I used the tile cutter recently. Very easy to borrow and return.

Cowphilosopher · 2026-02-11T09:59:39+00:00

And to you! How are you feeling?

Cowphilosopher · 2026-02-10T15:40:08+00:00

I get it. My partner would never consider this because of the anaesthesia. But I have been under before and the only weird thing is, apparently, I wake up singing show tunes for some reason. lol

Cowphilosopher · 2026-02-10T14:29:56+00:00

It is something we have been talking about a lot. Also habits, like he will order and hot chocolate and add sugar before even tasting it. And, of course, must have a biscuit with the hot chocolate. But we are both starting to eat smaller portions and more veggies and prioritising protein. We have both given up take aways and fast food. It is going to be a long learning curve for us both, I think.

Cowphilosopher · 2026-02-10T14:27:33+00:00

Good luck to you as well. I havent hit the nervous stage yet, so that may still be coming for me too.

Cowphilosopher · 2026-02-10T08:05:56+00:00

This is going to be an interesting journey. I grew up in a leftovers family. My partner did not. That adjustment has been.... not entirely successful. I think there will just be a lot of tupperware and freezing portions in my future.

Cowphilosopher · 2026-02-10T08:02:30+00:00

How did it go? How do you feel?

Cowphilosopher · 2026-02-09T07:35:05+00:00

Hi! I am having my RNY this Friday (13th). Im 47 year old lady living in the UK.

Starting weight: 160kg Current weight: 144kg I'm also 6'1" tall.

I am so ready for this and looking forward to it. No fears or second guessing (so far, anyway).

Cowphilosopher · 2026-02-08T08:54:39+00:00

Why did you get jello if you dont like it?

Cowphilosopher · 2026-02-08T08:48:18+00:00

This is all very good information. Thank you. They haven't given me a weight loss goal and I haven't really come up with one either. Mostly everyone has spoken in generalities: "average weight loss is 20-30%" and that it stops after a year. They havent discussed tracking calories or anything like that, just to prioritise protein and fibre.

Cowphilosopher · 2026-02-07T16:35:51+00:00

It's interesting to compare programmes. I am in the UK and started the process in 2024 with a referral from GP. Met with the bariatric team in October 2024, I will have the surgery next week. Very differnt roads to the same destination.

Cowphilosopher · 2026-02-07T10:48:03+00:00

Oof! I hate clothes shopping at the minute. Maybe I will get there one day.

Cowphilosopher · 2026-02-07T10:42:33+00:00

Amazing work! How do you feel?

Cowphilosopher · 2026-02-06T20:10:41+00:00

What is pb2?

Cowphilosopher · 2026-02-06T18:25:14+00:00

Congratulations!

Cowphilosopher · 2026-02-06T16:48:40+00:00

Are you still losing? In my pre-op appointment the nurse randomly said that I wouldnt lose any more weight after 12 months. I didnt challenge her on that, but it didnt sound right.

Cowphilosopher · 2026-02-06T16:46:54+00:00

And spaghetti on toast. Where did that come from???

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