snezanafloyer

On 4/19/2019 at 11:15 AM, MinnieSD said:

Hi
I’m on the last stage and just waiting for my surgery date, at my last visit with the consultant he asked me which surgery I was opting for
I was always opting for the sleeve and then decided on the bypass, can anyone tell me if they have had the same struggle with this decision and why you chose either the bypass or sleeve?
I’m so confused and can change my mind as late as going into the operating room so as much info from everyone will help me make that decision
Thank you

On 4/21/2019 at 1:18 AM, MinnieSD said:

Yes that’s what I’m noticing
In the UK they have stopped doing the lap band and introduced a loop which is similar to the sleeve but I was always under the impression that the bypass was the most drastic out of all of them but I think they all carry their own risks
I have told my consultant that I’m going for the bypass anyway
Thanks for your input

Hi there, I am very glad that I decided on the bypass as I too have noticed quite a few people ending up having the bypass after the sleeve op. What I will say, though, is that I do still feel hunger but am able to control it more and so I am keeping to what I must do. It has been a sharp learning curve in terms of what kinds of food I can eat at different stages as my body adjusts and the process is ongoing. This is hard work but worth it in the long run. The worst bit has definitely been a bit of the ‘dumping syndrome’ and getting some food stuck at the pouch opening but I now know what to do to avoid these occasions. I am so glad I had bought several books on bariatric Surgery and the bypass as they have been very helpful indeed. This forum is great too but I would love to meet some people here in North Devon in a group setting as well so we can discuss different things. This kind of thing gives reassurance from concerns.

Ah it is great to hear from you :-) how have you been getting on? I feel like I have a million questions to ask! So happy to find someone from U.K! I’m currently pre op but have had all my consultations except the phycologist one :-) I will message you x

Gosh. That must have been really tough. Hopefully, you will be fine now.

I was very fortunate to get the surgery on the NHS. It has been quite a journey but I think it has been worth it. I have already lost two stone but have now stalled. I am told this is normal.

Take care,

Snezana x

I had the Sleeve sept '17 and then the RNY beginning of Feb this year. Yes, I've had issues with food sticking - I think it's because I'm either not chewing enough or rushing eating... or both. So hard to change a habit of a lifetime!
What part of Devon are you - north or south? My family (mum, dad, sister, nieces, nephews, etc) are north.

I'm from the UK, but live in the USA now. All my family are still in the UK... in fact snezanafoyer, they live in Devon too

Thank you both it is much better today after about 16 hours of heating pad. That was worse than the incision pain by far

I have carpal tunnel too. After my surgery my IV hand got painfully swollen so I let my surgeon know and she sent me to a GP to have it checked out and to make sure I didn’t have a blood clot. I was diagnosed with thrombophlebitis which I was told was a hardening of the vein caused by the IV and the meds that went through it. The swelling hurt worse than the incisions! The only way to treat it is with warm compression. Mine cleared up a week after I saw the doctor. Keep heat on yours and you’ll get better soon.

Hey
Wondering if there is anyone from the U.K. or Ireland here? I am from Northern Ireland and would be great to chat - thank you!