Hi everyone, after waiting for about 3 months I had my sleeve done last Saturday. I was really lucky as I did not have a long time to wait and I was given a cancellation. To be honest I was not sure what I was getting into as originally I was looking at having the band done but my surgeon thought I would be better suited to the sleeve.

I was in hospital for 4 days and was in so much pain. Thankfully since coming home the pain has reduced but I am just unable to tolerate anything more than a few sips of juice a day. On a really good day I can just about have 6 - 8 tea spoons of Soup. Is this normal ??

I am from London, England and we do not have any websites set up there so any help anyone could give me would be really appreciated.

On the plus side, I really don't feel hungry at all :-)

Thanks

Roz x x

Congratulations!!!!

Yes, you sound normal. Just sip as much as you can - you need the liquids so that you don't dehydrate. Were you on IVs during your stay? What did your surgeon say about your Fluid intake?

Jus keep poking around on here. If you can't find answers to your questions, just ask!

Hi, yes I was on IV fluids whilst I was in hospital and they gave me a info sheet afterwards which says I should I have 5 / 8 glasses of juice a day, plus a couple of cups of soup and some slim fast.

I have not managed even half of this yet, but I do seem to be losing weight. I weighed myself a week before the op and again yesterday and I have lost just under 2 stone in 3 weeks so I am really happy with that.

Thanks for the advice x

Hi Roz

I'm also having my op done in the UK, at Luton. Where did you have your's done?

I've read a lot about the sleeve and it does seem that the first few weeks are the hardest. From what I've read, you need to keep drinking and try and get as much Protein as you can. I hope it all settles down, but if you are worried contact the clinic where you had it done, if they are like mine, they will help you.

Good luck

Michelle x

It's true that there are no sites specifically aimed at sleevers in the UK, which is a nuisance. I'm just over four weeks done and it's not been plain sailing, and is something that will change your life and the way you live it for ever.

Drinking and walking - definitely the way forward! xx

Hi Michelle,

I had it done at a hospital called Homerton Hospital in London which is about half an hour away from me (I am out in Essex). The support service has been pretty good as they have given me a list of contact numbers and someone is always there to help and give advise.

I have to admit the first few days were a lot harder than I thought and I was in a bit of pain and I thought omg what have I done but 9 days in and I am really pleased and am sure I have made the right choice.

I weighed myself about 10 days before the op and again a couple of days ago and I have lost just under two stone in about 3 weeks, so that has made me even happier.

Good luck and let me know if I can help at all

Roz x x x

Hi Ladies! I'm British too - there is a website I found; will try and send you a link on here. I've just had all my pre-op tests, and am waiting for a date; if it isn't April, it will have to be back end of May, to fit in with my diary!

I'm having the sleeve done in France, surgeon French of course - but it is costing me around 1600 euros (about ?1500) to get done, which is a bargain!

How soon after the op are you 'up and about' again, and able to drive distances on your own?

Judy x

Here is the link for the UK forum:

http://www.ukgastricband.co.uk/forums/viewforum.php?f=35

Edited April 7, 201016 yr by JudyM
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Quote:I am just unable to tolerate anything more than a few sips of juice a day. On a really good day I can just about have 6 - 8 tea spoons of soup. Is this normal ?

For some this may be normal depending how the VSG is done. I am three weeks out and I do not have to sip like that because of the way my VSG was done.

I can drink a 16 oz. Protein shake (Water only) or water in 5 to 10 minutes.

All the best Russ

Quote:I am just unable to tolerate anything more than a few sips of juice a day. On a really good day I can just about have 6 - 8 tea spoons of soup. Is this normal ?

For some this may be normal depending how the VSG is done. I am three weeks out and I do not have to sip like that because of the way my VSG was done.

I can drink a 16 oz. Protein shake (Water only) or water in 5 to 10 minutes.

All the best Russ

I am curious what you mean by the way the VSG is done? I didn't realize there was more than one way to do the surgery, can you tell me what you mean?

Diane

That's unreal I never heard of anything like that. I havn't had surgery yet. What did you do differently? and can you loose weight like that?

I'm having the sleeve done in France, surgeon French of course - but it is costing me around 1600 euros (about ?1500) to get done, which is a bargain!

How soon after the op are you 'up and about' again, and able to drive distances on your own?

Judy x

Seriously?? 1600 euros?? Dang! I would have gone to France for that price! Even with the flight it would have been cheaper than Mexico! LOL

However, the pastry shops on every block would have added another 10 lbs before surgery .... it might have been worth it tho!

The flight home would have been too long! 3 hours was plenty : )