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Hi Nikki
i had mine done in the U.K. with Ramsay Health care at my local private hospital with Mr Sutton. I paid £10,400. With life time after care support. 2 years dietician, 2 years psychologist support.
i did a lot of research before choosing this consultant.
i ‘interviewed’ three consultants from different clinics around the U.K. I chose Mr Sutton based on reviews (if you Google him you will see his history) and also I had used the local private hospital before and really liked it so it made sense.
They offer a financial package, however I found a loan from my bank was lower interest and easier payments to manage.

I am one week post op and I have no complaints at all with how everything went. I have my bariatric nurses number and has contacted her a few times 24hours a day and she’s extremely helpful and lovely. Everything is included in the price, all meds, follow ups etc.

I would just say do you homework. Read up about the consultant and even have a free consultation with them and talk with them. Like I did. It’s the best way

good luck in your search! ❤️

So had my surgery yesterday! Initially everything was ok!
However I just can’t stop vomiting! It’s horrible. Everytime I stand or sit up I vomit, everytime I take a sip of Water I vomit. Even when I take liquid meds I vomit.. so I’m feeling very sorry for myself 😩
has anyone else experienced this?

Thanks
em x

Good luck Mario! 😊

Just an update on how I am feeling now! Finally the vomiting has stopped! I am now able to hold down Water and the oral meds!

I do however need to learn when my pouch is full as I have had the dreaded ‘foamies’ a few times.
I think most the wind/gas has now gone and just pain around incisions and tender tummy.

Due to some complications with my stomach and additional swellings I am not allowed Protein Shakes until Saturday, but can have Protein water now. So feeling quite tired.

I did have moments of doubt yesterday, but feel much better today.
😊👍🏻

So had my surgery yesterday! Initially everything was ok!
However I just can’t stop vomiting! It’s horrible. Everytime I stand or sit up I vomit, everytime I take a sip of Water I vomit. Even when I take liquid meds I vomit.. so I’m feeling very sorry for myself 😩
has anyone else experienced this?

Thanks
em x

I agree! The pre op diet is so incredibly important! You need to shrink that liver to avoid the surgeon:
1. Cancelling your surgery
2. Going ahead but at more risk of liver damage
I’ve never stuck to diets (that’s why we are all here right?) but the pre op diet to me was a life or death situation. Well that’s at least how I sold it to myself. My dietician supplied me a list of foods I can eat, and not to stray from that list. I did read stuff online but I took her advice as bible since my surgeon chose her to be in his team.
I will be honest and say I did eat Lamb twice (not on the list) but they were 1 mouthful and the lean part with no fat. I just seen it as Protein.
I never once strayed from the path, not one bite here or one sneaky bite there. Even after a huge buffet at work arrived I stuck to plain salad and fruit! (That’s not like me normally!)

im 12 lbs down, over a 10 day pre op and today is my surgery day!!!
ive also now shown mental strength which I will need post op for my 4 weeks liquid diet.

good luck everyone but please please follow the rules. It’s there for a reason!

em ❤️

I agree! The pre op diet is so incredibly important! You need to shrink that liver to avoid the surgeon:
1. Cancelling your surgery
2. Going ahead but at more risk of liver damage
I’ve never stuck to diets (that’s why we are all here right?) but the pre op diet to me was a life or death situation. Well that’s at least how I sold it to myself. My dietician supplied me a list of foods I can eat, and not to stray from that list. I did read stuff online but I took her advice as bible since my surgeon chose her to be in his team.
I will be honest and say I did eat Lamb twice (not on the list) but they were 1 mouthful and the lean part with no fat. I just seen it as Protein.
I never once strayed from the path, not one bite here or one sneaky bite there. Even after a huge buffet at work arrived I stuck to plain salad and fruit! (That’s not like me normally!)

im 12 lbs down, over a 10 day pre op and today is my surgery day!!!
ive also now shown mental strength which I will need post op for my 4 weeks liquid diet.

good luck everyone but please please follow the rules. It’s there for a reason!

em ❤️

I agree! The pre op diet is so incredibly important! You need to shrink that liver to avoid the surgeon:
1. Cancelling your surgery
2. Going ahead but at more risk of liver damage
I’ve never stuck to diets (that’s why we are all here right?) but the pre op diet to me was a life or death situation. Well that’s at least how I sold it to myself. My dietician supplied me a list of foods I can eat, and not to stray from that list. I did read stuff online but I took her advice as bible since my surgeon chose her to be in his team.
I will be honest and say I did eat Lamb twice (not on the list) but they were 1 mouthful and the lean part with no fat. I just seen it as Protein.
I never once strayed from the path, not one bite here or one sneaky bite there. Even after a huge buffet at work arrived I stuck to plain salad and fruit! (That’s not like me normally!)

im 12 lbs down, over a 10 day pre op and today is my surgery day!!!
ive also now shown mental strength which I will need post op for my 4 weeks liquid diet.

good luck everyone but please please follow the rules. It’s there for a reason!

em ❤️

I agree! The pre op diet is so incredibly important! You need to shrink that liver to avoid the surgeon:
1. Cancelling your surgery
2. Going ahead but at more risk of liver damage
I’ve never stuck to diets (that’s why we are all here right?) but the pre op diet to me was a life or death situation. Well that’s at least how I sold it to myself. My dietician supplied me a list of foods I can eat, and not to stray from that list. I did read stuff online but I took her advice as bible since my surgeon chose her to be in his team.
I will be honest and say I did eat Lamb twice (not on the list) but they were 1 mouthful and the lean part with no fat. I just seen it as Protein.
I never once strayed from the path, not one bite here or one sneaky bite there. Even after a huge buffet at work arrived I stuck to plain salad and fruit! (That’s not like me normally!)

im 12 lbs down, over a 10 day pre op and today is my surgery day!!!
ive also now shown mental strength which I will need post op for my 4 weeks liquid diet.

good luck everyone but please please follow the rules. It’s there for a reason!

em ❤️

Hello beautiful people!

My VSG was on Friday, July 9 at 11:00 AM. It lasted a little bit over an hour. I woke up in the recovery room and the pain was intense, but they were able to take care of it right away. It felt like someone was sitting on my belly for a moment... 😏 They gave me ice chips there, because my mouth was dry. Back to my room, I was up and walking two hours later. The pain was only around the big incision (by my belly button). They brought me a liquid diet trey with goodies (pic) about 2.5 after I was in my room. I didn’t have sore throat or nausea. I was surprised how well I was doing. No gas pain at all. I was up and walking every hour or so. Only issue I had was with urinating as my bladder was “not listening” to me, but they said that’s due to anesthesia and that improved over the time. I slept on my back first night and was interrupted by nurses’ visits to check my vitals. Pain level was about 3 the entire time. Never felt any pain inside, it was mostly when sitting/getting up and moving, around the big incision (1 in). Other 4 incisions are about 1/3 in. All of them are glued and there are no stitches to be taken out. I was released the following day around 4 pm. On the way home, we picked up the prescriptions that were given to me at the hospital. I know, every surgeon gives different meds, but this is what I got.

1. Liquid Children’s Tylenol every 8 hours for 14 days

2. MethocarbamoL, muscle relaxant, 4 times a day for 14 days

3. GasEx every 6 hours for 30 days

4. Miralax daily for 30 days

5. Omeprazole (GARD) daily for 180 days

6. Lovenox shots (blood clotting) for 14 days

My follow up with the surgeon is in one week and some new meds (gallbladder stones) and Vitamins will be added.

Altogether, I was surprised how well I was doing in the hospital pain wise. I’m adjusting at home and every day is a little bit better. I’m able to sleep on my left side (Dr said it’s OK). My main goal is to stay hydrated, as I can have only 3-4 oz of liquid every hour.

Hope everyone is recovering nicely. And good luck to others with surgeries later in June!

I’m glad I am not the only one feeling paranoid! I have stuck to a high Protein low carb diet for nearly 10 days now and have lost 10lb.
however, I did have 10g more mash than I should have, and also I had lamb twice (which isn’t really lean meat) so I am panicking. Although I ate super small portions as mention on the diet guide I’m hoping it will be ok. 😬
2 more days to go.

Same here! Just barely 36 BMI.
Perhaps there was a group approval, maybe I missed that part lol I booked a date with the consultant on the first appointment.
fingers crossed for you that you get your approval! 🤞🏻

yes I read so much and watched so my videos about it and I just felt it was the right time.

I have taken two days holiday officially from work (day of surgery and following day) but then ‘working from home’ for a week. I was keen not to have too much time off so I can get moving, I work in an office so it’s pretty laid back. I guess driving is my main concern with feeling lethargic etc
I’ve always taken a daily multi Vitamin (centrum gummies) although advised to stop a week prior to surgery. I think I have to start them again after but I will checK with the nurse when I’m there. I have been advised to buy some Baricol for the B12 supplement. which I will probably do.
I have stocked up on Protein Shakes from My Protein and also they do some cool protein waters as well. I have some broths, oxo, ice lollies and jelly stocked up as well. Not sure how it will go!!

you sound like your researching well, this forum is great for hints and tips as well. I’ve learnt a lot!!

🙂

Hi everyone!

Nice to see a bunch of us brits on here! I have my sleeve surgery in 13 days! And 3 days until I start my pre op diet.
I’m dreading the pre op diet more than anything! I don’t want to feel hungry! Any tips?

Has anyone here had the surgery with Ramsay Healthcare? They seem to be pretty good so far. Picked them after vetting some of the others (Tonic etc)
it’s exciting but nerve racking!

good luck to everyone, reading some stories it’s helped me understand a little more

em x

All of these tips and hints are really useful! Thank you everyone!

I too did worry about surgery bag for hospital. But I’ve chosen a very large oversized night dress to wear for after surgery. Baggy pjs and baggy tshirt to travel home, I was planning on going bra-less for comfort.
I too have all my shakes, Protein waters, broth, ice lollies and jelly ready.

also doing a deep clean of the house to keep me busy during pre op diet which is going ok so far. How much weight did everyone loose on average pre op? I lost about 7lbs in the first two days. But maintaining now, I hope it’s enough.

good luck to everyone due in the next few days and I wish you all the best for the crew that have just comE out of surgery.

we got this! 💪🏻

Surgery 13th July! Day 4/10 on pre op diet! I’m doing better than I thought!

good luck to everyone! 👍🏻😀

This is fab detail! And exactly what I need too know! I’m sure im not the only one that appreciates the detail.
The gas situation is the only worry for me. So will be taking your tips on the walking and hot stock drinks to help with that.
🙂

Congratulations! 🥳
Glad it went so well. You sound really positive!
How did you find the ‘air’ that they pump into you? I’ve heard it’s the worst part when you wake? How quickly did they make you stand and walk.
sorry, 4 days until my sleeve and I have so many random questions!!

All of these tips and hints are really useful! Thank you everyone!

I too did worry about surgery bag for hospital. But I’ve chosen a very large oversized night dress to wear for after surgery. Baggy pjs and baggy tshirt to travel home, I was planning on going bra-less for comfort.
I too have all my shakes, Protein waters, broth, ice lollies and jelly ready.

also doing a deep clean of the house to keep me busy during pre op diet which is going ok so far. How much weight did everyone loose on average pre op? I lost about 7lbs in the first two days. But maintaining now, I hope it’s enough.

good luck to everyone due in the next few days and I wish you all the best for the crew that have just comE out of surgery.

we got this! 💪🏻

All of these tips and hints are really useful! Thank you everyone!

I too did worry about surgery bag for hospital. But I’ve chosen a very large oversized night dress to wear for after surgery. Baggy pjs and baggy tshirt to travel home, I was planning on going bra-less for comfort.
I too have all my shakes, Protein waters, broth, ice lollies and jelly ready.

also doing a deep clean of the house to keep me busy during pre op diet which is going ok so far. How much weight did everyone loose on average pre op? I lost about 7lbs in the first two days. But maintaining now, I hope it’s enough.

good luck to everyone due in the next few days and I wish you all the best for the crew that have just comE out of surgery.

we got this! 💪🏻

Surgery 13th July! Day 4/10 on pre op diet! I’m doing better than I thought!

good luck to everyone! 👍🏻😀

Surgery 13th July! Day 4/10 on pre op diet! I’m doing better than I thought!

good luck to everyone! 👍🏻😀

Surgery 13th July! Day 4/10 on pre op diet! I’m doing better than I thought!

good luck to everyone! 👍🏻😀

Hi everyone!

Nice to see a bunch of us brits on here! I have my sleeve surgery in 13 days! And 3 days until I start my pre op diet.
I’m dreading the pre op diet more than anything! I don’t want to feel hungry! Any tips?

Has anyone here had the surgery with Ramsay Healthcare? They seem to be pretty good so far. Picked them after vetting some of the others (Tonic etc)
it’s exciting but nerve racking!

good luck to everyone, reading some stories it’s helped me understand a little more

em x