pink grace

For those who believe, prayer and God's promises are a great comfort, He promises never to leave us and He is right there with us, every step we take, or wait, lol, as is my case, so good to have this forum, I've decided that nice people get sleeved, lol, :-)

when I began the pre op liver shrinking diet I couldn't sleep, but now I have upped my Cal's just by 200 I am sleeping a bit better,but am still waking up earlier and wanting to stay up, it does make me think how will I sleep after the op with such low Cal's going in, x

Do you just have milk and protein, or is there something else that you add? I have bought some protein powder but so far have not got a clue what to try it with, thanks, x

well done, that is great, and i hope they find out what the problem is and get it treated quickly for you, x

welcome to the sleevers, it is exciting to see new people and this group is very informative and supportive, and not long to wait by the sounds of it, the new you in time for the new year, how wonderful for you, Janet. x

Hi to all november sleevers, i was supposed to have my sleeve tomorrow but due to blood problems it will probably be november now, just wanted to say hello and will let you know my date when i get it. I have been on the liver shrinking diet for 2 weeks today, i have been having less than 800 cals a day, but am going on to 1,000 now, but staying on it so i can be ready for any cancellations once my blood results are back and i have had treatment, which could be a vitamin K injection if it is what they think it is. I found the diet very difficult for the first few days, but just got on with it and made sure i always had a bottle of diluted juice to drink whenever the hunger pangs got bad, and made sure i had and still am having loads of veg to fill me up. I am glad i havn't had to do the milk and yoghurt diet, eating food is much easier so i have been told. Hoping i can have the sleeve by my birthday on the 12th, but will just have to wait and see, patience patience patience,

Hi, i was supposed to be having my sleeve tomorrow, but due to a blood problem will probably be in november now, was really dissapointed, but a month is not that long compared with the 22 months i have already waited. Anyway, just wanted to wish all the october sleevers best wishes and pray that everything goes well for you, and look forward to reading your success stories soon, x

praying everything goes well for you, let us know how you get on, excited for you, x

well done, not long and the journey will begin, x

Hang in there, it will all be worth it when you get your sleeve, x

Brilliant news, prayers for everything to go well for you, really pleased for you, x

Had a long talk with my bariatric nurse today, and she has found out that a person 2 weeks ago had the same problem and the treatment was a vitamin K injection and then they had their operation. I have to wait 2 weeks for the results and should have my operation in november, in about a month, meanwhile i am staying on the liver reducing diet so that i am ready for a cancellation at a day's notice, but i am doing 1,000 rather than the 800 and less that i was on. Ive also ordered some milk thistle to help my liver, which was fatty 15 years ago, and presume could still be fatty. I have been researching the fatty liver online and that could be the cause of my blood problem, but no one medical ever suggested anything 15 years ago, bit annoyed about that, but will just have to wait and see what the results are when they come back. My blood clotting time was 49 secs and it should be in the upper 20's,

thank you so much for all your replies, i am feeling much better today and i know it will be for the best in the end. I am going to ask them to redo the test on monday as well as sending off for the further tests. Also ask if they can find out what was said and done in my records about 15 years ago, not sure if those results will be there, but i can ask eh, take care, and thankn you so much for your support. xxx

thank you, i had athe same prob 15 years ago when i had my gallbladder out, but they were able to still do the op, i think dri are been cuatious and it makes sense to get it investigated befor a big op. I am staying on the pre op diet but having 1,000 cals rather than 800 and below, that way i will be ready when ever they can fit me after my blood is sorted. I will have it done, and seeing has my husbands mom has just died, and my 80 year old mum is in hospital, it is probably for the best, i will be able to be there for hubby and attend the funeral with him. Take care, Janet, x

i had a phone call today to tell me there is a problem with the clotting in my blood, i have to go for more blood tests on monday and then wait 2 weeks for them to be processed, then the surgeon will consult with the blood specialist to see if i can have my operation. 15 years ago i had my gall bladder out by keyhole and the day before the op they found my blood was too thin and had a problem with clotting, they did some calculations and i still had my op. When i got home i saw my gp for another blood test and he said my results where fine. I have waited 3 xs as long for this op and worked so hard to loose weight i feel really fed up. I know it is better to wait and check out my blood, but it is just so dissapointing, and i will have to do another 2 weeks on the 800 cal a day diet, can i scream I have had a tandori mixed grill and some chocolate, but will get straight back to healthy eating tomorrow, but 1200 cals and not 800. it will be luxury, :wub: Everything will work together for my good, still trusting in God, one day soon i will be sleeved.

Really pleased for you. I have just been told that my op is cancelled because my blood is not clotting how it should, am so upset, this happened 15 years ago when I had my gall bladder out, they just worked it out and I went ahead with the open, this time it will be weeks,

way to go, i am having mine on tues at around 1pm and am just wanting to get there and get it done too, so excited, x

you look great, well done, it is so encouraging to see your pics, thank you for showing us, x

My 88 year old mom in law passed away last night, such a difficult time, my mom is still very confused and we still don't know what is causing this. I had my pre op assessment today and was asked if i wanted to rescedule the op but we had talked about it and me and hubby decided we will still go ahead, his mom would want me to, so my op is still on tues 9th, Everything went well, just waiting for mrsa to be clear and the bloods to confirm my blood group. Went to my support group tonight and the dietician explained about dumping and why it happens, also why not to drink when eating, everyone was so positive it really did me good and i met a lady who is having a bypass on the monday and will be in the same ward as me, so i will know at least one person. I had lost 12 lbs today and loads of my waist, was very pleased. Am really worn out so off to bed now, and only 4 days to go, yay.

wow, Mexico sounds good, very enjoyable and interesting post, thank you, x