bear2506

Thanks @Daveo. There hasn't been any posts lately. I thought I may be talking to myself in cyberspace ????

Hi all. I had my sleeve on the 23rd as well. I was a lower BMI as well at 36 but had had a band for 5 years with varying success and then failure with the band becoming so inflamed that I had zero Fluid in it and I still had trouble keeping any food/liquids down. I can honestly say it's been the most painful surgery I have ever had with 3 separate occasions of suture/staple tears causing horrendous pain for up to 9 days. This has since gone & I'm great now! On the positive side, I'm feeling terrific ! I would recommend this surgery to anyone wishing to change their life. I've lost 25 kg and am finally recognising the woman in the shop window when I walk past. I would love to hear from anyone as it can be a lonely journey when you're the only one in your family who actually has to deal with the daily struggles of food and socializing. Beryl from Perth Australia.