Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Any Experience of Mr Irukulla, Surrey UK? Any buddies in Surrey. Aug sleeve.



Recommended Posts

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.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

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

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

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!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

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.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

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 ☺

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

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

Love to all

Chris

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

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

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

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

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

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!:)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Eve411

      April Surgery
      Am I the only struggling to get weight down. I started with weight of 297 and now im 280 but seem to not lose more weight. My nutrtionist told me not to worry about the pounds because I might still be losing inches. However, I do not really see much of a difference is this happen to any of you, if so any tips?
      Thanks
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Clueless_girl

      Well recovering from gallbladder removal was a lot like recovering from the modified duodenal switch surgery, twice in 4 months yay 🥳😭. I'm having to battle cravings for everything i shouldn't have, on top of trying to figure out what happens after i eat something. Sigh, let me fast forward a couple of months when everyday isn't a constant battle and i can function like a normal person again! 😞
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • KeeWee

      It's been 10 long years! Here is my VSG weight loss surgiversary update..
      https://www.ae1bmerchme.com/post/10-year-surgiversary-update-for-2024 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Aunty Mamo

      Iʻm roughly 6 weeks post-op this morning and have begun to feel like a normal human, with a normal human body again. I started introducing solid foods and pill forms of medications/supplements a couple of weeks ago and it's really amazing to eat meals with my family again, despite the fact that my portions are so much smaller than theirs. 
      I live on the island of Oʻahu and spend a lot of time in the water- for exercise, for play,  and for spiritual & mental health. The day I had my month out appointment with my surgeon, I packed all my gear in my truck, anticipating his permission to get back in the ocean. The minute I walked out of that hospital I drove straight to the shore and got in that water. Hallelujah! My appointment was at 10 am. I didn't get home until after 5 pm. 
      I'm down 31 pounds since the day of surgery and 47 since my pre-op diet began, with that typical week long stall occurring at three weeks. I'm really starting to see some changes lately- some of my clothing is too big, some fits again. The most drastic changes I notice however are in my face. I've also noticed my endurance and flexibility increasing. I was really starting to be held up physically, and I'm so grateful that I'm seeing that turn around in such short order. 
      My general disposition lately is hopeful and motivated. The only thing that bugs me on a daily basis still is the way those supplements make my house smell. So stink! But I just bought a smell proof bag online that other people use to put their pot in. My house doesn't stink anymore. 
       
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BeanitoDiego

      Oh yeah, something I wanted to rant about, a billing dispute that cropped up 3 months ago.
      Surgery was in August of 2023. A bill shows up for over $7,000 in January. WTF? I asks myself. I know that I jumped through all of the insurance hoops and verified this and triple checked that, as did the surgeon's office. All was set, and I paid all of the known costs before surgery.
      A looong story short, is that an assistant surgeon that was in the process of accepting money from my insurance company touched me while I was under anesthesia. That is what the bill was for. But hey, guess what? Some federal legislation was enacted last year to help patients out when they cannot consent to being touched by someone out of their insurance network. These types of bills fall under something called, "surprise billing," and you don't have to put up with it.
      https://www.cms.gov/nosurprises
      I had to make a lot of phone calls to both the surgeon's office and the insurance company and explain my rights and what the maximum out of pocket costs were that I could be liable for. Also had to remind them that it isn't my place to be taking care of all of this and that I was going to escalate things if they could not play nice with one another.
      Quick ending is that I don't have to pay that $7,000+. Advocate, advocate, advocate for yourself no matter how long it takes and learn more about this law if you are ever hit with a surprise bill.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×