Any New Uk Sleevers Out There?

[able2cope 193]

Hi,

Going good here, although the weather is a bit frosty today - had hailstones this afternoon!

I too think I'm going to find it difficult to connect he fact that I 'can' eat- ie put things in my mouth and swallow - but thats as far as it goes - it will stick... how do you all cope with this?

I have found so far that when I have had a yogurt (i'm only just two weeks out) thatI think I may have eaten it too fast because of this.. any help appreciated.

Also - what types of Protein shakes/drinks do you all have in the UK? I've just been taking slimfast as I can't seem to find anything else - and its enjoyable.

[pink grace 31]

Congratulations on the weight loss, and only 3 weeks, i am really pleased everything is going so well for you.

Sounds like you will go from strength to strength, and the one day you will be slim is getting closer and closer.

I am still waiting for my blood test results, and then hopefully i can get treatment and then get a new date for my op.

I am finding the liver shrinking diet difficult because i havn't actually got a date to work to, but am doing my best.

I felt really positive and ready for my new start after being on the pre op diet last time and am hoping i can get back into that place again.

We have had such a lot to cope with, and turning to comfort eating has been difficult to avoid, but i havn't gone over the top, but because of this I am addressing the comfort eating issue ready for the op, because i don't want to do this when i am sleeved, but am hoping the eating right, and having the sleeve will help me to make better choices, and not turn to comfort eating when stressed, because realistically stress is still going to happen in life, the sleeve won't take that away lol.

Keep up the good work and look forward to hearing more about your weight loss and new slim life, x

[kateuk 9]

hello, new to this website. I am almost 18 months post op and 12st 4lbs lighter! Love my sleeve.... hate nausea though! lol

[kateuk 9]

Hi everyone. I'm Jo from Brighton. I was sleeved on the 12th Oct so I'm 10 days post op now and still on liquids. I think the worst of the headhunger is behind me now. I had a few days of craving everything I saw.

Can I ask... for those of you who've been sleeved a while, did you get hair loss? A lot of the Americans are saying they had Hair loss at 3 to 4 months which didn't come back til 8 or 9 months post op. I'm just curious. I can hear Ebay calling me to buy some groovy wigs! I was told that hair loss is a sign of general malnourishment but so many people seem to get it that I'm wondering if it's just one of those things to expect or if it's a dietary difference from country to country.

Re the hair loss... Before I started my wls journey... I had elbow length THICK hair. I got to about 17/18 weeks and my hair started to fall out, just a little but then it progressed, I could pull handfulls out. I'm now 18 months post op and my hair although shorter after chopping it is growing back.

good supplements are zinc and selenium!

[Tealover 46]

Hi everyone. I'm Jo from Brighton. I was sleeved on the 12th Oct so I'm 10 days post op now and still on liquids. I think the worst of the headhunger is behind me now. I had a few days of craving everything I saw.

Can I ask... for those of you who've been sleeved a while' date=' did you get hair loss? A lot of the Americans are saying they had Hair loss at 3 to 4 months which didn't come back til 8 or 9 months post op. I'm just curious. I can hear Ebay calling me to buy some groovy wigs! I was told that hair loss is a sign of general malnourishment but so many people seem to get it that I'm wondering if it's just one of those things to expect or if it's a dietary difference from country to country.[/quote']

Hi there. I have hair loss. I'm 4 months out. It's not like all your hair falls out. People don't notice. It's often to do with general anaesthetic. How are you getting on?

[Tealover 46]

hello' date=' new to this website. I am almost 18 months post op and 12st 4lbs lighter! Love my sleeve.... hate nausea though! lol[/quote']

Well done on your amazing loss. How are you finding maintaining?

[Tealover 46]

Ladies no-one explained this to me so I'm going to tell you. At the beginning 3-4 teaspoons of food seems like nothing and you may keep pushing the boundaries and feel pain or be sick. Try not to. Just go with it. I am 4 months out and can eat a lot more now. I just had 2 mini chicken fillets. 1/2 roasted carrot, 2 small bits of roasted sweet potato and a bit of onion and pepper. I couldn't manage this 1 month ago and was often sick. If I could go back I would embrace my swollen tummy, eat little and lose the weight! I wish someone had told me this before x

[kateuk 9]

Well done on your amazing loss. How are you finding maintaining?

thank you very much... maintaining so far is easy, but i've reached a stable weight only about 3 months ago. I am a 4-5 times a week weigher... bad i know but it allows me to stay ontop of my weight. Still plenty of things I can't eat, but alot I can. I have good days when i can eat like a horse (fly), and other days I get 1 mouthful in and i'm stuffed!

I still to this day have HORRIFIC nausea, I vomit about 4-5 times a week mainly to stop pain or get rid of nausea ( worst feeling in the world for me). BUT.... I'm a size 12, healthier, happier and full of life

[Tealover 46]

I think it's natural to check our weight when it has been a problem for so long. I always want to check mine so I can fix any gain quickly!

What things can't you eat? I avoid rice but that's about all.

Do you feel sick all the time or when you eat? I've done a lot of vomitting usually due to eating too fast or too much. I am pleased I don't ever feel sick though. I'd hate that. Have you tried acid stuff?

I dream of being a size 12. It must be amazing. I am nearly 5 stone down with another 7 to go!!

Did you have any stalls? I haven't yet but keep expecting one.

[kateuk 9]

Feel sick quite a lot no soecific triggers not always when ive eaten too.

I am waiting to have my gall bladder out so it might be related.

Foods i cant eat... Rice, tough meat, celery, roast potato, parsnips all since my op!!

[kateuk 9]

Ooops forgot to add... Stalls um no not really i do eat pretty much most things.

Ooooh my goodness how could i forget this food... bread cannot eat it in any way shape or form :-( so that includes toast pizza anything dough like :-(

[able2cope 193]

Ladies no-one explained this to me so I'm going to tell you. At the beginning 3-4 teaspoons of food seems like nothing and you may keep pushing the boundaries and feel pain or be sick. Try not to. Just go with it. I am 4 months out and can eat a lot more now. I just had 2 mini chicken fillets. 1/2 roasted carrot, 2 small bits of roasted sweet potato and a bit of onion and pepper. I couldn't manage this 1 month ago and was often sick. If I could go back I would embrace my swollen tummy, eat little and lose the weight! I wish someone had told me this before x

thankyou tealover - I read this post a few days ago and have had it in mind each day since. I'm now 26 days out, and am having to remind myself to eat more slowly - often I'm just that wee bit too late in remembering and I feel the pain in my chest and back.. each day is a new day though. x

[Tealover 46]

Hi Selena. I'm glad you found it useful. I counted a lot at the beginning. Tiny forkful. 20 chews. Cutlery down. Count 30 seconds before the next one. It's just practice and gets easier as the swelling goes down. I rarely get chest pain now x

[Mrs Havelock 154]

Hello everyone!

I'm Sarah, 36, from Sheffield. I'm having a sleeve gastrectomy with Mr Ackroyd at BMI Thornbury as soon as is humanly possible!

I'm very glad to be here

[pink grace 31]

Hello everyone!

I'm Sarah, 36, from Sheffield. I'm having a sleeve gastrectomy with Mr Ackroyd at BMI Thornbury as soon as is humanly possible!

I'm very glad to be here

Hi, i live near Doncaster which isn't too far from you, i have been waiting 2 years for my op at Doncaster Royal Infirmary, and am hoping to have my op in feb, i have had delays due to health issues and once the latest one is sorted i am top of the list.

Are you having yours on the nhs?

I go to a brill support group on the first thursday of every month and you would be welcome to come along if you don't have one closer that you can go to.

We have people who have had all 3 wls and some who have not had their op on the nhs or in this country.

Do you have a date, or are you waiting on one.

Welcome to the group, the articles and wls success stories are very encouraging, as well as those who have come through complications.

I have found it difficult to make friends on here that communicate with me regularly, but still get loads of encouraging posts and support, hope u enjoy and be encoraged, look forward to hearing from you.

I am 55, disabled, happily married with 2 grown sons and 2 jack russell dogs that we treat like family, we are christians, but are not bible bashers or religeous, bye for now, Janet, x