princemark75

I don't thanks it's the calm before the storm. My surgery was 10 days ago and I was out of my bed using the toilet within 15 mins of getting back to my room. I had absolutely no pain at any point and didn't use any pain killers. I was discharged from hospital in under 48 hours and I'm going back to work tomorrow. Everything I eat (purée until 4th Sept) goes down very nicely. I don't feel hungry and am currently losing the 7lb a week target my dietician has set. I was walking the dog over a mile within 5 days of surgery and am planning a 5 mile walk today. I have to say that I feel great, have loads of energy and don't feel like I've even had surgery.

I'm paying £11K Which includes 3 day hospital stay and 12 months aftercare.

Hi, I'm self pay, but in the UK. Nice to meet you

I was told to buy Sena or another non bulking laxative as apparently pooping can be a problem post surgery.

I see it, but it only allows a URL link not attachments. An I being dim?

Now pictures are just showing off! I haven't figured out how to do that yet

I get this all the time, some people even go as far as to use their X-ray vision and tell me things like "you're just big boned". WTF? I've also been told by a number of people that I won't logo as good thinner! Do these people really think about what they're saying. I'm actually not that big. I weigh 260 and I'm 5'8 with a BMI of 39 and 36 years old. However I'm on 2 blood pressure medications and now borderline diabetic.

I Haven't quite worked out from posts and speaking to doctors etc. whether I will feel hungry following surgery. They say things like "you will know when your pouch is full". Is that because I won't feel hungry anymore? Can someone help me understand how this works? Thanks

Hey Paul . Me too. Surgery on the 1st August.

Kaylee, I can't see why you shouldn't be able to ask that. However I don't know that you are going to get a reliable answer from anyone. Even if somebody has been doing it without any issues, doesn't mean they won't start to get them down the line. I think the question is whether you really need it and if there are alternatives? I have a serious back condition that requires me to take NSAIDS that also cause ulcers. My doctors are busy trying to find other management options ahead of the surgery. If its medicinal use I would go back and push a bit harder with your doc.

I like expensive clothes as well. Im going to sell mine on eBay to cover some of the cost of new ones. As I'm losing im going to buy cheap stuff from H&M, then have a massive splurge when im at my goal weight! I can't wait to be able to get into A&F

Good on you Sean. It's amazing how shortsighted insurance companies can be. I have private medical insurance in the UK and WLS is excluded from the policy, because it is regarded as cosmetic - whatever your weight!!

It was very amusing to hear their opinion on Aaron's labido issue

I'm great. Due to have surgery on the 1st August with Mr Appleton in High Wycombe. Did you pay for your surgery?