Hi I would like to speak with fellow Sleevers who have recently had surgery I had my surgery 4th oct 2014 left hospital yesterday Glasgow United Kingdom - so far between pre op diet to date lost 21 pound but I am really struggling with fluids and been very emotional and moody no hunger or desire for food at present !! How are u all getting on ??

I had mine on Oct 1st and feel the same way. I am really tired of the liquid diet and looking forward to protein shakes. I am very moody also - my poor husband! The smell of everything he cooks for himself upsets my stomach.

Aw Maggie it's good to know I'm not alone - I know my husband has felt it the last 48 hours - I heard moody but I took that to be around the need for food I'm not yet craving food but my hormones certainly feel all over the place - I'm struggling to take the soluble vitamins

I am struggling with the vitamins also. I get the multi vitamins In but I am not always taking all 3 of the calcium.

I have been prescribed a soluble one tablet a day called forceval it tastes horrid they accidentally gave me the capsule (large) yesterday in. The hospital which I was able to swallow and digest no problem before they noticed the error lol this really surprised me ..

I will ask about that. I have to take 3 calcium pills and 2 multi vitamins a day. They are big chalky chewables.

Hi,

I noticed you had your op in Glasgow, im also from Scotland and looking at options but struggling money wise- would you mind telling me where you had it done and how you've found it all? Not sure whether to go abroad or get it done at home.

Thanks!

Had mine on October 7th. First couple days were tough. It's getting easier. I'm mainly doing broths and juice. I'm on full liquid. In 3 days I go to pureed for 2 weeks then on a regular diet. I've had head hunger today terrible. It doesn't help my wife is 7 months pregnant and eating in front of me in addition to fixing normal meals for our other kids. Oh if only my eyes could eat.

Totally understand the head hunger! I had mine on oct 1 and I am in the protein shakes not phase until October 28. Then I can do some soft foods. Can't wait for that!

Hi smacke - I had mine done for Free on the NHS in Glasgow Royal infirmary - by a surgeon by the name of mrs carol Craig who was wonderful- I heard she also sees private patients via Ross hall hospital in Glasgow - I was on the Glasgow weight management programme for nearly 2 years before getting surgery it was a long road to attend many many group and individual sessions with dieticians and physiologist- the critea for surgery on the nhs in Scotland has recently changed you should look into this with your local health board it's a long road but 1st rate service with free lifetime aftercare xx

I had my sleeve Oct 1st also! I have been HANGRY as well this weekend :-) I am so ready for something different than the shakes. I have also stayed the same weight for 4 days this week and today was actually UP 1 pound! I am trying not to be discouraged and just keep going, but this has been tough! I have my follow up with my surgeon this Thursday. I have scheduled an appointment with the nutritionist as well so that I can make sure I am making the correct choices this next phase. Good Luck everyone! I hope to stay in touch!

I had my sleeve 4th oct - I have had head hunger but no stomach I'm satisfied - today I moved onto full liquids I had orange juice cream of chicken soup and low fat custard staggered through the day and could not finish it all off. I weighed myself and in 42lb down (16lb post op) from my HW 322 CW 280 GW164 My only regret do far is not having the surgery years ago.