Hi my name is Jenny and I'm 30 years old. I've struggled with my weight since I was diagnosed with pcos at 15 years of age. In the last couple of years it has gotten out of hand. I am currently the heaviest I've ever been which is both scary and disappointing. After many failed attempts of diet and exercise and months of Internet research I decided things really needed to change and I definitely needed to take my life back! My surgery date is set for 16th October. If anyone has similar dates I am interested in having a support buddy who is going to be going through or has been through the same journey.

Hi Jenny and welcome. I have already been sleeved but am wishing you the best! Good luck with your surgery and new life!

Thank you. How long ago were you sleeved? How is your journey going??

Hi Jenny, I don't have a date set yet but am hoping for October/November. I go back to the surgeon next week to set the date, can't wait!

I should be getting my date hopefully today, which I am hoping for last week in October.

Hi keentraveller & purz59,

Did you get your dates yet? I have 30 more days til my surgery. I start my preop diet on the 2nd.

I start my preop diet on October 19 and get surgery on October 29th. Keep us posted

I've just come out of my surgery on October 8th. All went very well - apart from just after the op, I've only had a bit of discomfort during the night.

Couple of recommendations for hospital -

1. face spray - I got quite flushed and found a bit of moisture really refreshed. I had a green tea spray which also smelled lovely.

2. chap stick

3 bottled Water - the hospital only gave me tap water which smelled like chlorine (might have been extra sensitive to smells after the op)

4. if you're a coffee junkie, arrange for someone to bring you in a decent cup in the morning. It makes you feel so much better having a coffee, if that's what you're used to.

5. Dry mouth spray - I didn't get this but I was wishing I had because I went more than 30 hours without drinking (had the IV fluids but my mouth was horrid)

6. Mouthwash - again, your mouth feels like horrid so it's good to refresh every time you go to the bathroom

7. Soft toilet wipes - just in case you get diarrhoea

8. Your own pillow - anything to make you more comfy

9. Soft t-shirt nighties - you really just want something soft and comfy to wear in bed.