Meeb

Hello! Sounds like you're doing really well, it's a great feeling isn't it! Well done and a Happy Christmas

I'll be 4 weeks post op but hope to have a sprout! Love them and a bit of roast parsnip, I'm vegetarian too, haven't decided on our main yet. Just made the mince pies and some shortbread, they're smelling amazing! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Spire Hospital

I work for the NHS, just did office based stuff the first week but pretty much back to normal now, except no manual handling!

How long did you leave it before you tried alcohol? I'd like a drink at Xmas, I'll only be 4 weeks post sleeve though... Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Hi there, I'm more than happy to chat, I've had a great experience. Two other ladies had theirs done the same day with the same surgeon, we're all in touch and doing well Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Hi everyone, I'm 2 weeks out now and doing great, went back to work part time after a week. Still a bit sore but better every day, no problems so far and noticing weight loss already. Not weighing at home so will wait for clinic appointments, first one this coming Monday. Hope everyone doing well too Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Hello, I had mine done in Cardiff 2 weeks ago with Mr Barry, the staff were all great, I'm happy if you want to message me on here for more info, good luck X Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Hello how are you getting on? Hope everything going ok. My D Day is this Monday. I'll be checking this board more regularly from now on. Getting anxious now.... Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Hi there, I have mine on Monday in Cardiff, getting anxious now. Good to hear you are pleased you had it done, I'm worried about the first few weeks but am certain it's the best decision for the longer term. Be good to keep in touch Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Hi everyone, sorry, I haven't checked this site for a while, thank you all for replying, my op is on Monday in Cardiff, mildly anxious now!

Hi everyone, just incase people didn't see the earlier comment, there are two fb groups with similar names, one has stopped accepting new members but the other, 2016 November Sleevers, is welcoming everyone (it's still a closed group but just send a request) It's full of lovely folk so far Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

There's a friendly little fb group called 2016 November Sleevers I'm seeing dietician on Monday, op date is 28th Nov Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Oh no, that sounds totally awful, I really hope they get the nausea under control very soon x Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Thanks everyone, it seems I'll just have to wait and see, so many varied experiences post op Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Wow, very soon! How are you finding the pre op diet? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Hi, how are getting on? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Hi, I've decided to stick with the U.K. too, expensive but I would prefer to have surgery near to where I live incase of complications. I chose a surgeon who also worked doing the same surgery for the nhs locally, mainly as I know he'll be the nhs consultant should there be a problem! I don't know who does the nhs work local to you but that might be one avenue to explore, at least you know he or she will be experienced and undertaking the procedures regularly. Also, maybe look for a surgeon who also teaches bariatric surgery to others? I do wish I had the confidence to go abroad as it would save a lot of money, but I'm a worry wort. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Hello everyone. I'm in Wales and due to be sleeved in November, wondering if there is anyone similar about? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Wow, home same day, that's amazing. Ha ha, I'll be glad to have an excuse to fart, it will make a change for me Mrs Farty Mc FartFace, that's me! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Sounds like you're doing well, getting up and about, the pain sounds awful, how long are you thinking you'll need to/want to stay in hospital? My op is due end Nov, excited but scared. Sending good wishes. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Let's keep in touch. Do you have to lose the weight for insurance cover? I'm in the UK and things very different here. I'm probably gaining weight at the mo as I'm making the most of eating! Hope it goes well for you. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Hi, how are you getting on?Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App I'm doing much better unfortunately I didn't do great the first few weeks I was sent back to the hospital twice for dehydration after I had the surgery but, the doctor said sometimes it happens and some people just need a little help in the beginning. My only suggestion to anyone is keep drinking all day even when you are not thirsty... as my doctor would say you must be a persistent sipper. Remeber if you have to choose between food and drinking always drink.AmbitiousGirl Glad to hear you're doing better, and thanks for the advise about Water. So sorry to hear you were so poorly early on. I'm worried how it'll be for me but everyone's experiences are so varied I guess I'll just have to wait and see. Hope you carry on improving and everything goes well now

Thanks, kind of looking forward to starting it as I'm going wild with food at the mo, like its my last meal every meal! Good luck for the next week and a half. Do you feel ok about the op? I'm anxious but just want to do it now I've made the decision. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Me too! Hi Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App