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It's all done I am now 18 hrs post-op! It was over so quick, I went in at 11.30 and was awake by 1pm. I felt truly sick when I woke up and kept retching, cos I had a tube down the back of my nose into my stomach. But once that passed I've been feeling pretty good considering. Haven't slept too well tonight because of chest pains. Nurse did an ECG and all was fine, so we're blaming gas for now. I got told off for hammering the morphine button though! Haha. All my blood pressure and everything is fine. But my blood sugar went up because I have a sugar Water drip in, so they gave me some insulin to bring it back down. My throat is pretty sore from the tube I had in, but I'm allowed to sip tiny bits of water and I think I'm having some consomme for lunch in a few hours so something warm will be nice I'll update you again soon when I'm feeling a bit more with it. xxxx

Thanks guys. I slept very well actually! Dropped off about 9.30pm and only woke up a couple of times to check the clock, then fell straight back to sleep. Now typing from my hospital bed, still pre op, but I've been told I am due in second. So approx 10.30am if all goes to plan. My room is nice, the staff are very friendly and reassuring without being condescending. So far I am very impressed with Spire! I've had my blood pressure done, blood sugar tested and been given some pain killers and anti-inflammatory and anti-sickness tablets in anticipation. The anaesthetist is due to come in soon. My parents have been here with me so far and are about to head back to the B&B for some Breakfast. Not long now!!! See you on the other side!!!! :D

Stacy160, I am due in for my op in approx 12 hours, and I've been researching and reading these forums for over four months. I can safely say yours is the most inspiring and reassuring post I have seen yet. Thank you for making me sleep a little easier tonight

Best of luck!!! I hope it all goes smoothly for you. I wish I knew what time I am in tomorrow... Congratulations on your sleeve! xx

I made it! The flight went fine, and I'm now sat in my B&B in Southampton. Going to the hospital first thing in the morning. Thanks everyone for keeping the fog at bay!

You guys are awesome. Thank you SO much for the kind words. I have decided to take my laptop to the hospital with me in case I need support. This forum has been such a crutch for me these past few months. Don't know what I'd do without you! *sniff* LOL Chilo - it's good to hear someone else here was done at a Spire Hospital. I'm glad you had a good experience. Mine has been A1 so far. Let's hope it continues that way! :thumbup1: xxx

Thanks everyone for the kind words! I finally got the guts to put up some "before" pics too, so hopefully it won't be long before I can put some "after" ones up too! Woohoo! Best of luck to you too Meriteri. I look forward to hearing how it goes! xxx

So I've got two more sleeps til I head to Southampton for my op!!! I can't believe how quick it has come. Still two more days of work (it's a nightmare, I am having a terrible time concentrating and keep making mistakes) I have to have my bag packed ready in the car, and head straight to the airport after work. When I arrive, I'm staying in a B&B Wednesday night, and have to be at Spire Hospital at 6.30am on Thursday. I am SO nervous that there might be fog and I won't be able to get off the island. I don't know what is going to happen if I can't get away. I guess I will have to hope there will be an early flight on Thursday morning and I can go straight to the hospital, but I definitely won't get there until at least 9am which probably means I'll be last on the surgeon's list. That would suck! So please please wish me luck that there is no fog, and everything goes to plan. I reckon if we all think hard enough, we can clear the clouds :thumbup: And for those of you who are on your pre-op, or just looking into your options and due for your first consultation ... don't fret, time flies! I can't believe how quickly it has come around, it seems like only yesterday I first started researching. Big hugs to everyone. Here we go!!!! :thumbup:

Hey Cyclemom, and welcome! I also come from a family of big eaters. You've made the first positive step by coming to these boards. There are so many wonderful, helpful people here. I hope your appointment goes well, and any questions... just ask! xxx

Hey Sleeve4Me! Just wanted to check in and say hi, and I hope you're holding up. Remember to take it easy today, you said you would! :confused1: I've really enjoyed seeing your updates as I'm coming up soon too and it's great to hear what I can expect first hand. Thinking I should take my laptop with me so I can come on here whilst I'm in hospital if I need some support! Look after yourself, and congrats on 199!!!! xxxx

Hi There, I have also been struggling. You are not alone! I've been extremely hungry and feeling weak and dizzy a lot of the time. I called the nutritionist to ask if this is normal and she never called me back I guess we just have to keep reminding ourselves that this isn't for much longer. I haven't cheated yet, but I have come close... (made some microwave popcorn, then threw the whole bag straight in the bin) Stay strong, if I can do it, so can you. Best of luck :confused1: xxx

Hahahahah! Awesome thread! I know my boyfriend is going to be ecstatic when my sex drive returns. I know that especially over the past year I have been avoiding it because I feel undesirable. Great to know that will change very soon! Oh and Jonathan Rhys Meyer.... YES PLEASE!!!!!! Blimey he's hot. Here is my little crumpet of the moment, who I am going to see in November in concert. I'm hoping to get standing tickets as he is known to crowd surf, and I'd quite like to attempt a grab at his man bits! LMAO! Jared Letoooooooooo

Same from me, I can't comment as I'm also pre-op. One week left for me! Best of luck! Truly hope it goes smoothly. All the best

Hey Guys, I'm on my second week of pre-op diet. I'm on a very low calorie, low fat menu ie) Small bowl Cereal for Breakfast. salad with 50g chicken, no dressing for lunch. Vegetables and 50g baked Beans for dinner. I have been very hungry, but managed to keep myself occupied. The thing which is worrying me more is that I honestly feel really lethargic, and even quite dizzy a lot of the time. If this is down to lack of calorie intake, then surely it will only get worse after my op. Is this something other people experienced, and does it go away once you get used to not eating so much? Should I check with my surgeon? It sounds like blood sugar right? Thanks xxx:bored0:

Wow, it's really spooky that you bumped this up Amy. I have been freaking the .... out today and felt like I am making a mistake. Everything hit me at once, especially the debt. I am also struggling with feeling weak and dizzy on my pre-op diet, and wondering how on earth I am going to be feeling when eating even less than I am now. Time of the month and busy time at work probably isn't helping my nerves either. I am going to re-read your post and take your advice of reading the success stories to try and boost my morale. Thanks again for the motivation. xxx

How's it going Sleeve4me? You home yet? :001_cool: Hope it's all going well. xxxx

Good luck! Hope it all goes smoothly. Look forward to hearing how you're getting on.

I'll be interested to see any replies on this one, as I have exactly the same issue with my boyfriend who is also very slim. Not long to go Staysea! :001_cool:

Hi April, and welcome! My BMI is at around 38 and my surgeon had no qualms whatsoever about going ahead. From what I've seen this procedure has great results on lower BMI patients. Best of luck whatever you decide! xx

I've never heard of that problem with the uvula. Sounds nasty :w00t: I hope everything turns out ok. Thinking of you!!! xxx

lmfao :confused1: Great!

Sleeve4me, you will! And you're going to look fabulous! xxx

Hahaha, nice! :confused1:

Cold lonely hunger Tiresome - it itches inside Until the sleeve comes LOL, sorry. Feeling goofy. Need something to get me through. This is HARD!!!!! Twelve days to go, twelve days to go......... Anyone else wanna haiku about whatever's on their mind? :thumbup:

Best of luck! How exciting! xx