Hi guys

I’m 5 ft 4 and weigh 19stone 7 live in the uk. I’m booking a gastric sleeve. I see my surgeon next week and have been told I can have op as early as two weeks once started on pre op diet.

What are your views? Things you found hardest, biggest regrets??

My biggest fear is that I’ll constantly be sick which I hate hence choosing this instead of the band. How long did you all need off work?

Thanks K x

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery. My sleeve was the best thing that has happened to me. I started this journey 356.6 lbs (I’m 5 foot 3 in) and was sleeved on Aug 15. Today I’m down 104 lbs. still have a lot to go though. My surgery was a Tuesday, I went home Thursday and went out with my husband and kids Saturday. I was able to start back to school 11 days later (I’m a teacher)

Follow your doctors orders. Listen to what your body tells you and try to move as much as you can even if it’s just around your home.

Best of luck to you!

No regrets. The first 2 weeks can be tough for some folks, but short of unlikely issues you should be good to do work after 2-3 weeks, just no heavy lifting. It’s normal at this stage to be nervous. If you follow the diet and food progression plan you shouldn’t feel sick beyond the first couple of weeks as you heal.