Buddy's in Manchester

[C2CFOREVER 18]

Hi Sugarbabe

Ditto regarding English sleevers. Though site and its members are great regardless which part of the world you come from.

Thank you for your good wishes and I hope everything goes well for you too.

[emalou47 29]

Congratulations on taking the steps to change your lives!!

I personally have lost just short of 6 stone since 17th March and even though I have another 6 stone to go ideally it's been a difficult process but I would say it has changed my life for the better and it's been the best experience of my life. If any of you need any advice or want to talk I'm always here xx

[C2CFOREVER 18]

Wow, congratulations Emalou on your weight loss.

[emalou47 29]

Thank you and I promise you 8f I can do it you will be able to x

[sugarbabe 31]

Hiya i just wondered about pain relief. Ive heard that a lot of patients are given morphine after surgery for pain relief,. However ive researched it a bit and found that it can delay recovery and being able to get up and start walking as it makes you very lethargic and vcn also cause sickness. Just wondered what people have had for their pain relief and if anyone has had morphine and how they felt taking it. I want to be up and walking as soon as possible but dont particularly want anything that will just add to the drowsyness of the after effect the anasthetic. Any advice on what people have taken to relieve their pain would be really valuable. Xx

[emalou47 29]

I had morphine throughout my surgery and was given 30mg codeine after that. I had my surgery 9 am and was up and walking by 6 pm after I had regained the ability to focus and strength. What I would sat is take it all at your own pace and take your time you don't want to rush your recovery.

I was throwing up blood on a few occasions when I did walk around because there was some excess blood hanging around that needed an outlet. This is completely normal! !

[sugarbabe 31]

Thanks emalou47 for that. I feel that if i can cope without the morphine i will try, and maybe ask for a different type of pain relief, however who knows, i may be begging for the stuff after an hour or 2 post op. But yes i agree, take it slow and dont try to rush my recovery period. It's just as i am having my surgery abroad i am only booked in hospital 2 nights and then a hotel for 2 nights which is just across the road from the hospital, i feel that i will be pressured to get up and ready for the trip back home. Defo not looking forward to throwing up blood, but better out than in i suppose. Oh the joy's i have to look forward to. Lol. But i know it is well worth going through to be healthy and happy and up for anything mommy to my 2 yr old daughter. Cnt wait for the transition to begin. Bring it on!!!

[emalou47 29]

I must admit after 48 hours I was off all types of pain relief and walking around I was at home the next day. As I sai please take your time and take pain relief when you need it not when you think you should.

[chrisredjeep 357]

Just waiting for the phone call! I spoke to secretary yesterday so she should be letting me know by Friday. Im hoping for 21st July

[emalou47 29]

Keep me informed and if you need anything let me know

[chrisredjeep 357]

I now have my date. its Thursday 16th July, so I am scared and afraid all at the same time

[emalou47 29]

Congratulations on getting your date. You will be absolutely fine. Where are you having it done? ?

To help calm your nerves go with someone who has experience and you feel comfortable with

[CoCoKate 21]

hi , I'm based in Liverpool and am looking for some sleeve buddies, I had my sleeve done 12 days ago

[emalou47 29]

Hey MissKateE congratulations on getting your sleeve how are you feeling??

[C2CFOREVER 18]

Wishing you well @@chrisredjeep