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Thanks for the messages and wishes! I did it, must admit I almost immediately regretted it, came out of surgery in a lot of pain (mainly gas) and from the incisions although they're just sore now. I also worried because the next day I felt hungry and I was allowed to have runny Soup but after half a teaspoon I felt immediately full. I wasn't expecting to feel hungry but I suppose I hadn't really had much the day before the op and on the day so I was also feeling light headed. So far it's a really strange experience. I am home now and trying to rest but also keep mobile and sip Water. I'm doing everything to the book so far, and I'm glad that I told my family as they've been great. It's just a sleep, walk, sip kind of time. Exactly like everyone said! Thanks again for the support, I know it really helped remembering your experiences and what to expect. Looking forward to the gas to go so I can move around more easily. That'll be great Take care xxx

Hi, I relate to your story and wish you luck now you are 6 days out I am getting sleeved this coming Saturday. It is indeed a commitment to a better and healthier life. Sent from my SM-G930F using the BariatricPal App

Thanks for the reply Kate! Wow 15 months down, that must feel like such an achievement. I have tried to prepare my family for any wobbles post surgery and I've asked them to remind me why I've made this decision and to tell me it gets better. I am having the surgery at Spire Wellesley in Southend. I have pre op bloods and ecg tomorrow. They haven't recommended a 2 week liquid diet beforehand but I've converted to the Protein shakes and mainly liquid for the past few days so it gets me into the zone. Thank you again for replying I will post an update post surgery all being well! Xx Sent from my SM-G930F using the BariatricPal App

Hi all, This is my first post. I have been browsing this forum for a while, and I am being sleeved on 5th November. I live in Essex. I was feeling overly positive about the sleeve until yesterday when I think the reality kicked in and I began to worry about the surgery itself (what if something happens on the day and it doesn't go ahead, what if something goes wrong with the anaesthetic etc), how I will feel afterwards, how I'm going to do this long term and so on. I have decided only to let my immediate family and my manager know as I worry about the response from my friends, this might change in the future but for now I feel I just want to try and do this without any potential negative reactions. At the moment I am pretty ready and have already got in the Vitamins and supplements I'll need, about 2 or 3 months worth. I have what I need for the surgery. I don't know anyone else locally getting the surgery but hoping to find someone who I might be able to chat with! I've been watching youtube videos almost non stop finding out other people's experiences, mainly for tips and for ideas for how to make sure this is a permanent "head" change. I am glad this is a non reversible operation and I feel ready for this to be a huge shift in how I live my life Good luck to you all either pre or post surgery xx Sent from my SM-G930F using the BariatricPal App