Nikki@50

Hi everyone [emoji3059], hope you're all well. My sense of smell has heightened and I now don't seem to be able to taste food like I used to. Has anybody else experienced this? I'm sure this is a positive because the enjoyment of eating has gone! I'm struggling at the mashed stage at the moment, everything seems to go down in lumps and then I feel sick [emoji31]. Think I'm going to try baby food [emoji1787]

Hi Charlie, I had my op on the 24th of March at Bristol Spire, I find warm drinks are far easier to drink and I also enjoy an ice cold sugarfree tip top. I'm still burping though, it's because our stomachs are still a bit stiff after surgery and they will eventually relax again. I struggle to take all the effervescent meds, they taste dreadful and make me feel sick! I'm now at the mashed stage but can't wait for real food [emoji1787][emoji23]

Hi [emoji16] I'm now two weeks post op and yes I definitely get the urge. I pinched two of my husband's chips and boy did I quickly wish I hadn't! [emoji85]

Sending you ooodles of love, this is the beginning of a new you [emoji3059] you're going to be amazing so don't worry. We're all here for those bumps in the road if you need us x

Hi everyone, I'm 2 weeks post op and so far so good. I hope you're all healing well. X

Hellooo, where are you in the world? I'm in the UK. I'm 6 days out from surgery. Have u had surgery yet? 8o)

Awe no! I'm gutted for you. Try to think that it's only a four weeks until May and it will soon be here. Sending you a hug xx

Brilliant! I'm also self pay, I'm in the UK. Emotional eating has got me to this weight and I know that changing that is going to be a tough journey. You must be so excited to be travelling tomorrow. I have my pre-op bloods on Tuesday and Glen my op Thursday. I'm hoping to get to 150lb!!!! Got everything crossed even my eyes lol. Hope you have a lovely journey to Vegas, this year is our year! Whoop whoop look out world here we come xxxx

Thank you sooo much for responding. Yep it's now or never for me lol. Maybe we could support each other through the tough times x

I'm having surgery on Thursday and my head is so full of a variety of emotions; excitement, nervousness, worry etc. Anyone feeling the same?

Hi Woodstock23, I've been thinking about you, hope you're ok [emoji3059].

I'll keep everything crossed for you. I've completed the pre op questionnaire and I'm now waiting for my covid test date. I'm so glad it's only 3 days isolation. Please keep in touch, we could support each other through the tough times [emoji847]

I'm having my operation at the Spire hospital Bristol. You're right they do give you lots to read [emoji1787][emoji23]. My emotions are all over the place at mo. Do we still have to isolate for a fortnight before the op or has that changed? I've been gardening all day to keep myself busy. You could put together a pamper box in readiness for after surgery ( face masks, bubble bath, bath bombs, hair mask, magazines etc). You could get a notebook and the first page could be a photograph of you now and list around it all the reasons why you want to lose weight. Second page could be your hopes and dreams for the new slim you. Third page could be a weightloss chart, fourth a no scale victory page etc etc. Just a few ideas to keep you smiling [emoji4]. X

Hi@Woodstock23, I hope you're well [emoji16]. I'm booked in for a gastric bypass on the 24th and I'm feeling exactly the same way. I'm worried it will not take place but also a bit scared of having the surgery [emoji85]. I'm doing my best to keep my mind busy so that I don't worry too much. I've been reading 'Life after gastric surgery' and it has been really helpful, I'm watching 'My 600lb life' and getting the house organised so I can be less stressed over housework after surgery [emoji1787][emoji23] where are you having your surgery? Keep smiling how've got this [emoji3059]

Hi everyone again [emoji3059] I have now had my first appointment at spire and they have recommended that I have the bypass and not the sleeve due to my age. Has anyone had this procedure? How are you finding it? Anything you think I might need to know before going ahead? Thank you for any advice you send xx

Hi everyone, I have my first appointment with Spire Bristol on the 9th Feb [emoji16]. I can't find anywhere in Wales sadly. Has anyone had their op at Bristol? Just wondered how good they are. Thank you in advance for any help [emoji3059]

Hi lovely, I recently contacted my doctor to ask for surgery only to be told that I had to have a bmi over 40 for at least 5 years and then have followed a nhs dieticians advice for a year or so!!! No problem, I thought....but it appears that they need more than my say so that my bmi has been over 40 for that long, they needed me to have weighed in surgery. This would mean that I would have to wait another 6 years before I would be considered. I have no other conditions either at the moment so was told there was no way I would be considered. I have now got a loan from my bank because they have the best deal, my first appointment is Feb 9th! It might take me years to pay it off but I'll be feeling sooooo much better after the weightloss that it won't matter. Good luck in your journey xxx

Awe thank you so much for your help ?. I live near Cardiff and I 'm hoping to have the surgery as close to home as possible. I will definitely take your advice and Google the consultants first. I'm so worried I'll be turned down but I'm also worried about the surgery ?. Your surgeon and aftercare sound amazing. I hope you're healing well, thank you again for your help ??.

Hi all ?, I'm here because I'm just starting my journey. After 28 years of being over weight, I have now decided that I want to have weightloss surgery and I'm just praying I'm accepted. Can anyone suggest a great private clinic that is reasonably priced? What price is reasonable for gastric sleeve surgery? Really appreciate all the help I can get.?