Anyone in Scotland

[Kim P. 13]

I am getting my sleeve on 9th January and am looking for some support - there is no one around me that I can actually talk things through with, hubby is great, but I would really love to talk to people who are going through or have gone through the same things and who understand what where I am coming from.

[adriant 109]

Hi Kim, haven't seen anyone from Scotland on the forum, I am down in Milton Keynes.

If you post your questions people will answer and offer you superb support and help, they have been brilliant for me getting through the tough days, I am at week 4 now and have lost 40lbs so far. Good luck.

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[_Kate_ 2,224]

Hello Kim, I am in Wiltshire but just wanted to welcome you and let you know that there is also a UK forum.

Congratulations on your surgery date. I won't forget as its my day to go in for skin surgery !!

Kate

[M@E 84]

Hi I am in Lancashire sleeve done 28th Oct. happy to chat anytime maybe PM me and we can message on Facebook if you like xx

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[christinafin 18]

Hello!

I'm in Scotland, and having my sleeve op next month. How are you getting on?

[Kim P. 13]

Hi there - I am doing great. 43lbs down since my op. Where are you getting your sleeve done? I had mine in the Nuffield in Glasgow by Mr Gibson (who is the nicest person I have ever met)

Kim

[DD 7]

I am getting my sleeve on 9th January and am looking for some support - there is no one around me that I can actually talk things through with, hubby is great, but I would really love to talk to people who are going through or have gone through the same things and who understand what where I am coming from.

Hi Kim,
I'm not in Scotland but I'm England
I had my sleeve done on the 6th of March

[christinafin 18]

13 hours ago, Kim P. said:

Hi there - I am doing great. 43lbs down since my op. Where are you getting your sleeve done? I had mine in the Nuffield in Glasgow by Mr Gibson (who is the nicest person I have ever met)

Kim

Wow! Me too, same hospital and surgeon! Confirmed my op date this morning.

43pounds is amazing! Congratulations!

[Lynnford 2]

Hi Kim .P & christinafin. I was banded 3yrs ago by Nuffield Glasgow. My surgeon retired & was with mr Gibson too. Sadly still the same weight & have decided to go back in for the sleeve. To save time off my work & money, Catherine sharp is doing the op next month. Mr Gibson wasn't keen to remove the band & stomach in one go, but she will.

How you both feeling?

[Kim P. 13]

Hi there - sorry your band didn't work, the sleeve should be a lot better for you

[christinafin 18]

19 minutes ago, Lynnford said:

Hi Kim .P & christinafin. I was banded 3yrs ago by Nuffield Glasgow. My surgeon retired & was with mr Gibson too. Sadly still the same weight & have decided to go back in for the sleeve. To save time off my work & money, Catherine sharp is doing the op next month. Mr Gibson wasn't keen to remove the band & stomach in one go, but she will.

How you both feeling?

Oh that must be so hard, so disappointing. How do you feel about the new op?

I went to see Mr Gibson with the intention of getting the band, but he recommended the sleeve for me. Initially I liked the idea of it being reversible, and not such a huge scary move, but actually there's something comforting knowing that this option is permanent. A relief somehow.

I feel like it's totally the right thing for me now. I've been seeing a therapist for a few months now and really feel ready to deal with this. For the first time in years, losing weight seems achievable, which is so exciting!

[Lynnford 2]

Thanks ladies!

Yes I initially went to see Mr Galloway with thinking the sleeve was the best option for me & waited until I saved the extra pennies too. Unfortunately I was too scared to go through with such a permanent drastic change & opted for the band.

Been to see dietician Lesley Reid whom I think is lovely & very supportive.

Got an appointment with Mary Ross 11th just before the op.

Been trying to eat high Protein meals, but seems like I'm eating more than before!?!