Hi all

I have booked my op for 18th April 2016 with Beautiful Beings in Czech Republic. Nervous, excited and scared are just some the feelings I'm getting.

I've had relatively little information from BB, they've just said 'eat healthily' until I go and to take Omeprazole twice daily. There's loads of silly questions that keep popping up, like:-

• What should I pack?
• How will I get my bag in the storage unit above my head on the plane on my way home?
• Is there a shop in the hospital, how much Czech money will I need?

Has anyone else been who can answer these for me, any help appreciated.

I'd be lying if I said I wasn't nervous about the op but truthfully, I think it's a positive thing I'm doing. Whatever the outcome, I can't be any more miserable than I am now. I can barely walk couple of hundred yards without huffing and puffing, my knees are killing me, I go up and down stairs like a two year old, one at a time, nothing fits me and when it does, I look horrible. Everything I own looks like a huge black bin bag etc....

Two years ago I lost five-and-a-half stone on the Cambridge diet but I've put it all back on in less than half the time it took me to loose it. I'm so angry with myself but I'm sure a lot of you have been there.

All in all, I'm feeling pretty good about the op and am raring to go.

The odd comment is starting to come in which is a boost. I'm now 52lbs down and my breathing has improved tremendously but I'm still a bit rubbish at the exercise malarkey - I'm just not a gym bunny. I do make an effort to walk more i.e. I'll park at the far away end of the car park at Waitrose

That's an amazing amount- well done! I have had a couple of comments, and find it hard to know what to say.. "Just watching what I eat..?!"

I'm the same with exercise, although I'm trying to commit to walking to and from work.. Trying..

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I'm 'out the closet' now and just tell everyone I've had most of my stomach ripped out. Some say I'm brave and well done, some think I'm mad. I don't really care what any of them think.

Hi Rosie, just been reading through your thread, I'm in Cheshire!

It's nice to not feel like the only person in the uk that's had this done nevermind find someone so nearby!

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@@snannapuss Hi,

Where are you? When/where were you done?

I'm in the UK too. Outside Manchester. Had my op at the Alex in Cheadle with professor Ammori. Anyone else have him?

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I know Basil, I used to work with him at Salford Royal when I was a med sec. I did have a consultation with him but decided to save myself a bucket of money and have it done abroad.

Don't blame you. I wasn't brave enough to travel abroad as I'm not good with anaesthetic. I was in 3 days with nausea. It was expensive but I think it's already been worth it.

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Hi @@RosieCheeks and @@madadams I had Prof Ammori!

He was fab, I had the op at the spire Cheshire. I'm 10 days out and I feeling very tired and shocked at how little I can fit in! I'm still on liquids but struggling to get what I think I should be aiming for!

I spoke to the nurse yesterday and she said it's normal and to try to stay hydrated x

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Hi snannapuss

His team have been great. They told me not to worry about getting going in so soon post op. I promise it will get easier. I can easily get 2.5 litres a day in now plus 6 small meals! Just keep sipping and try and stay hydrated.

I emailed the prof directly last night and he answered within 5 mins. I love that I can have that contact when I need it but tbh I've hardly needed them. Sailed through each stage.

I founded each time I went to the next food stage I could eat less as the textures filled me up quickly. I was off work 8 weeks just due to lack of energy. I was so tired. Think it was simply lack of calories. You'll get there x

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Edited August 25, 201610 yr by madadams

Thank you madadams. I woken up like a complete zombie today! My four year old has been asking me to play "My Little Pony" since 6:30!

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Tell her my little pony died.

@@RosieCheeks LOL

Even at age 4, you're never to young to learn the harsh realities of life.

I wish! She's been dancing around the room to Sia's chandelier for the past half an hour on repeat so at least I got out of playing for a bit!

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