Have booked my sleeve with Mr Sashi Irukulla at Ashtead Hospital Surrey. Does anyone have any experience of this surgeon. He works at ST Peters, Chertsey NHS too. Also looking for a buddy. I live in Banstead, Surrey. Sleeve date 22/8/15. Thank,you.

Welcome to the forums @@Roully and nice to see someone else from the south of England ( I am in Wiltshire). I have my op on 23/07 in Dorset and can't wait. I am on the pre op liquid diet (day 2).

Kate

Can I ask what you are having for your pre-op diet? I know I am getting ahead of myself, as I don't even have a date yet, but I do like to be prepared!

Hello @@Soodoo . I haven't seen the dietician yet. My surgeon said I only need to go on it for a week , my bmi is 35. I was surprised and he said really he could do my op without me doing the diet. He explained they use a tool to lift the liver out of the way whilst they do their thing to the stomach. This is where some of the pain comes in because of the liver being moved but he said he will inject lots of local anaesthetic!

As soon as I know about the pre op diet, I will let you know.

ukkateuk where are u having ur op? i had mine in bournemouth hospital, how r u doing on the pre op diet?? i really dont know how i managed it but the op meant that much to me i didnt cheat once!! im 3 and half months out now down 6 stone and so much happier and confident, would like to hear gow u get on ☺

Hi everyone, its 16th July for me - fast approaching, yikes its tomorrow!

Love to all

Chris

Best of luck @chrisredjeep. Where are you located in the UK? Get in touch when you are up to it, regards,

Hi I am in Wales but originally from the North of England . Just think in 24 hours I will be there ready and waiting !

Hiya.. I'm in Sutton Surrey and have had my sleeve on August 8th..and am slowly but surely making my way to eating the right way..and losing some weight ..so glad I went through with it.. Good luck to u all who are due to have yours .. You're doing the right thing!