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Oasis    8

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I know it is rare for a leak 1 out of 100 ? But this is what scares me most about the operation. Therefore this is the reason for my questions ????

What happens if I had a leak when I left the hospital in Europe and was at home in the UK ? Would I go to my local NHS hospital ?

Is there a danger after the first 6 weeks of a leak ?

How long approx does it take for stomach tissue to cover the staples and then is it safe from leaks ?

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alighterkaan    128

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I had surgery in Mexico, and they performed a leak test before I was in recovery and then one before I was able to leave the hospital. They make sure that you don't. However, yes, you would just need to go to your local emergency room if something is wrong.

I know it is rare for a leak 1 out of 100 ? But this is what scares me most about the operation. Therefore this is the reason for my questions
What happens if I had a leak when I left the hospital in Europe and was at home in the UK ? Would I go to my local NHS hospital ?

Is there a danger after the first 6 weeks of a leak ?

How long approx does it take for stomach tissue to cover the staples and then is it safe from leaks ?

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Cari Dickenson    148

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Very good info... I would also mention that foods you use to eat... You might not be able to eat after your surgery ( I love eggs and had issues with them for about 5 months, I can now eat them again). Same goes for scents... Ones you liked before may no longer appeal to you. It's a lil different for everyone but just in case... You have to try new foods slowly... and if they make your tummy feel bad... you should retry them after a couple of months...

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perforce    243

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I know it is rare for a leak 1 out of 100 ? But this is what scares me most about the operation. Therefore this is the reason for my questions

What happens if I had a leak when I left the hospital in Europe and was at home in the UK ? Would I go to my local NHS hospital ?

Is there a danger after the first 6 weeks of a leak ?

How long approx does it take for stomach tissue to cover the staples and then is it safe from leaks ?

Sorry for the late reply, but I'm from the UK and had my surgery done in Europe (the Czech Republic). The company I went through have you in hospital for a week so if there are any problems at all you have somebody to care for you, which really took the fear out of it for me because if you have problems with leaks etc they're most likely to happen then, but anywhere you go should perform a leak test to check you're ok. It is sometimes possible to present with a late leak (though quite rare) because the leak was so small it didn't show, but if you did have any problems then yes you would definitely go to your NHS doctor. Remember, whatever an individual doctor may think of your decisions, the NHS has a duty of care, they cannot refuse you treatment.

If you can, talk to your GP beforehand to tell them (note I said tell, not ask) that you're doing the surgery. Mine was very supportive and told me there would be no problems with her doing any blood tests/B12 injections I might need, but as she is not a bariatric specialist could I bring her information on what she needed to test for and why (which the suurgery group gave me). I actually have my letter from her for my 3 month blood test now to take to the hospital. She also re-prescribed my omezoprole (sp?) (the group gave me a two month supply when I left hospital) and set it to repeat prescription so I an reorder as necessary without seeing her and removed my stitches for me (which got infected so she gave me something to clear that up). Having a GP on side is really reassuring when doing surgery abroad as you want to make sure you have aftercare.

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Oasis    8

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Thank you Perforce, Carl Dickenson and AlighterKann

For your kind replys ! I would like to think I would have my doctor on my side, but not sure about that but as you said perforce tell them don't ask !! I am going to make sure I do talk to my doctor before I do go have surgery. It is a good idea to have them on your side thank you. Can I ask you also where you went for your surgery Perforce ? I like the idea they kept you in for a week most just want to only have you there a very short time.

Many thanks ❤️

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perforce    243

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I went with New Leaf, to Turnov in the Czech Republic (www.newleafwls.co.uk). Yeah, that was a big part of my choice too, I didn't feel like I as just getting chucked out to fend for myself, I had heard so many stories of people not being able to get liquids in and having to go to the ER for IVs!

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Cari Dickenson    148

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Thank you Perforce, Carl Dickenson and AlighterKann

For your kind replys ! I would like to think I would have my doctor on my side, but not sure about that but as you said perforce tell them don't ask !! I am going to make sure I do talk to my doctor before I do go have surgery. It is a good idea to have them on your side thank you. Can I ask you also where you went for your surgery Perforce ? I like the idea they kept you in for a week most just want to only have you there a very short time.

Many thanks ❤️

I had my surgery in Utah ( USA) I was in the hospital for 3 days... tried to fight to get out second day but they had to do the leak test which wasn't very pleasant. the stuff they had me drink was pretty nasty but better ot be safe.... I hear leaks are less common depending on the surgeon mine has had one or two ever from her surgeries.... So as long as you have a good doc... I wouldn't worry about leaks much... If you get one... you will know it as you will run a fever be sick etc... look it up know what to watch for and just take all around good care of yourself.. <3

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EmilyJune    43

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Hi everyone! I have a question that I have heard a lot of different answers to, after my gastric sleeve surgery will my Mirena IUD birth control continue to be effective? Also, I am going in for surgery May 26th and I hope to be lighter than 340 lbs. When I go in, but on average how much weight can I expect to loose within the first year and does weight loss drastically slow down after year one? What have you sleevers done to maintain and continue to take weight off until your goal is reached?

Thank you for all advice, I am nervous but very excited!

Emily June

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Cari Dickenson    148

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Hi everyone! I have a question that I have heard a lot of different answers to, after my gastric sleeve surgery will my Mirena IUD birth control continue to be effective? Also, I am going in for surgery May 26th and I hope to be lighter than 340 lbs. When I go in, but on average how much weight can I expect to loose within the first year and does weight loss drastically slow down after year one? What have you sleevers done to maintain and continue to take weight off until your goal is reached?

Thank you for all advice, I am nervous but very excited!

Emily June

Everyone is different but I have lost over a 100 pounds in about 4 months follow the diet and eat your Protein only and it will come off quickly mine did... weigh all that you eat every time....

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FabFemale    233

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How do i find the

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Send me your email address and I can add you. It's a private group so you need an invite from a member.

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      I am new here today... and only two weeks out from my sleeve surgery on the 23rd. I am amazed I have kept my calories down to 467 today so far... that leaves me almost 750 left for dinner and maybe a snack. This is going to be tough for two weeks... but I have to believe I can do it!
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      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
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      1. Selina333

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        I'm so happy for you! You are about to change your life. I was so glad to get the sleeve done in Dec. I didn't have feelings of regret overall. And I'm down almost 60 lbs. I do feel a little sad at restaurants. I can barely eat half a kid's meal. I get adults meals often because kid ones don't have the same offerings at times. Then I feel obligated to eat on that until it's gone and that can be days. So the restaurant thing isn't great for me. All the rest is fine by me! I love feeling full with very little. I do wish I could drink when eating. And will sip at the end. Just a strong habit to stop. But I'm working on it! You will do fine! Just keep focused on your desire to be different. Not better or worse. But different. I am happy both ways but my low back doesn't like me that heavy. So I listened (also my feet!). LOL! Update us on your journey! I'm not far from you. I'm in Houston. Good luck and I hope it all goes smoothly! Would love to see pics of the town you go to for this. I've never been there. Neat you will be traveling for this! Enjoy the journey. Take it one day at a time. Sometimes a few hours at a time. Follow all recommendations as best you can. 💗

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. LeighaTR

        LeighaTR

        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

        summerseeker

        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

    • CaseyP1011

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      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
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