Prufox2013

Had my surgery January 24th all went very well, I am very happy that I had it done I have lost 12ibs already :-) hope everyone else is doing well

17 Days to go!!! ????????????

I can't take but like two tiny sips of anything and I immediately burp. Also. If I have maybe a third dip it's too much. And I start having a horrible pain at the top of my abdomen below my boobs. Then I eventually throw up. Help. I feel awful. Wondering when I should call my doc. Will this get better?

Obesity Weight Loss Surgery Support
The website is www.owlss.org.uk
I have been waiting ages to get an approved secure log in. Hopefully you'll have better luck. Please let me know

Happy New Year bring on 2015
Very Excited for a new start for all of us ????????

I'm 11 days out. Add me jgarti00

I'm scheduled for Jan 14 in Mexico as well. I'm excited and scared to death all at the same time.

Ok here we go...only a few more day and it's our January Sleever turn! Good luck ????

London here. 5 weeks post op and so happy I did this! Am at soft food stage but ate very little on Christmas Day & yesterday due to GERD and the slimes. Was on soy Protein shakes but found them a little heavy.
I tend to drink a lot of milky Decaf coffee with soya milk and smoothies with Greek yoghurt.
Happy to connect with UK based sleevers. Has anyone been able to get logged in to the Owlss group?

Gastric Sleeve 24th January 2015 very excited :-)

Gastric Sleeve 24th January 2015 very excited :-)

Fun thread. You know you lost weight when
You have to get new shoes because they are to wide for the feet.

I'm on day 6. It really does get easier. Though I could have been a teeny bit 'aggressive' on day 2
Rach xx

Happy Holidays to everybody. Lets get this liquid diet prep together so we can meet the other on the loser bench. Jan. 20th hurry up ????

I start my liquid diet January 3rd but I am going to start it January 1st
Happy Christmas :-)

Hi, I'm Rachel from the Queensland Central Coast in Australia. My date is the 12th Jan. I'm onto day 6 of my preop diet. Xmas was hard!!!
I'm excited to be having my surgery, but a little nervous too.
Is it just me, or is everyone else beginning to notice how many ads for food are on TV or FB??!!
I'm really looking forward to getting to know you all and to begin this journey with you!
Rach xx

Good luck!! 2015 is your year! You've got this
Rach xx

Gastric Sleeve 24th January 2015 very excited :-)

6 days post op today and so far I've had a great experience. I'm already 1/2 a lb. less than my Dr's one month goal for me and I'm learning how to manage life as a sleeved person. It's a whole new routine with different "rules" and totally different internal feelings. Almost no pain now other than the occasional gas discomfort and I'm up and around almost at 100%. I still get worn out after being up a while, but if I sit down for about 30 minutes I feel refreshed. Everyone who said keeping up with hydration, Proteins and Vitamins is a full time job wasn't lying, but it's worth it!

Well just off to do a 10 hour night shift on a hospital switchboard. That is the worst thing about my job,i get to work all over Christmas but whilst everyone else is stuffing their faces tomorrow i will be in bed.
I wish you all the best for xmas and the new year and for those yet to have your surgery stop worrying as there is nothing to fear.Pippinleicester

@@Prufox2013 Good luck! May 2015 be your year!

Good luck, and a very merry Christmas to you and yours xxx

That's excellent! I am against the bypass, I think it's a bit too extreme. Am thrilled I got the sleeve, I'm off to the doctors shortly to get my stitches out but so far so good! The first few days were uncomfortable but now I'm eating and drinking ok just very small portions. I've lost 15 1/2lbs since starting pre op and am pleased it is slow as I'm a low bmi patient and am worried about sagging.
Hopefully they don't make you wait too long!
If I could give you one bit of advise is to cut down meal portions about a week before starting pre op so you're not dying of starvation! Saying that though I was full from milk and yogurts and full of energy!

Well, my one year comes up in three more days. Here is how my stats have changed:
Weight 235 to 169 (mostly carrying remaining excess front and center)
Waist 53" to 39"
Bust 44D to 36B
Hips 48" to 41"
Shoe 9 wide to 8 1/2 narrow, no more diabetic socks
Shirts 24 (3X) to 12 (L)
Pants 24 (3X) to 14 (L)
Dropped 3 blood pressure meds, Lipitor (cholesterol), Metformin (pre-diabetic)
Lyrica (neuropathies and sciatica), hydrocodone (chronic pain in joints)
Out of 8 meds, I am only taking Wellbutrin for post-stroke anxiety
At my one year visit last Thursday, my doctor adjusted my goal weight from 135 to 155, so now I am only 14 pounds from goal. She said that after I lose that 14 pounds, I should consider a panniculectomy, which will take off another 12-15 pounds.
Smartest thing I ever did next to throwing a jerk to the curb to start my life over.

I am in Kent, my surgery is booked for January 24th 2015