this is going to sound odd, but....did anyone react differently to medications after their operation ? I'm wondering because I'm experiencing a side effect to an antidepressant . I have been on the...

The hospital misled me and I am devastated. I have posted on hear a few times. I had my surgery on Dec 6th. Bled inside the stomach and had 4 transfusions. Was allowed home but could hardly cope with...

I didn't realize that the feeling of fullness would kick in so early ( e.g. after 5 teaspoons ) . When I looked at the hospital literature, it suggested ( over and over on several different hospitals...

I'm seven weeks post op on Tuesday and I'm in a weird place . My iron level is 8 and I've been put on ferrous sulphate. My exhaustion is almost ongoing. I was admitted to hospital as a day case on...

This is an addendum to my posting. I have just had another look at the letter from the hospital which says my iron level is 8 and I need ferrous sulphate. Unless its a typo. the letter is dated 3rd...

if anyone has followed my postings, you'll see I had a large bleed the day after my operation - 6 weeks ago - which required 4 blood transfusions. i was told my bloods were fine when I left the...

Hi, started using the b12 ( sub-lingual) yesterday . The hospital told me NOT to use it as the "jury is out" regards its efficacy . Decided to ignore them. Still cant figure out out how my iron...

I got fed up wondering what the hospital meant when they said my bloods were low. So today I rang them up. They told me that my iron levels were down to 8. I asked what this meant and they said that...

Thanks for replying . I wish I could walk even 1 mile a day...you're doing really well ! Do you feel tired ? if you think there's a leak , you shouldn't hesitate to get in touch with your doctor .....

Had a meeting with the consultant who was supposed to do my surgery ( and boy, do I wish he had ! ) . He was REALLY approachable and informative. I went in with a list of questions, which he very...

Hi , I had to look up what an American "cup" size is ! ( I'm from Liverpool in the United Kingdom ). As far as I can tell , a cup would take 8 fluid oz ? So far , the most food I can eat is about a...

Hi , I had to look up what an American "cup" size is ! ( I'm from Liverpool in the United Kingdom ). As far as I can tell , a cup would take 8 fluid oz ? So far , the most food I can eat is about a...

How long does it take for the swelling in your stomach to heal ? Thanks:o

Hi everyone, thanks you so much . Your replies have really helped. I've been eating and drinking too fast. I 'm trying the 8oz fluid over an hour. Whats also puzzling me is , given that you have to...

I spent ages trying to think why I feel ill after eating and I'm wondering if maybe I'm just eating too quickly ? Can anyone tell me how long it takes them to eat a meal ...and how much the meal...

I seem to be sort of swallowing wind at the same time as I try to eat and its driving me mad ! I seem to permanently want to burp . My doctor has prescribed Motilium , but its doing nothing. I'm due...

I need some very specific advice if anyone is able to help. I told about my weightloss journey so far under the heading "complications, Complications, Complications". To put it in a nutshell, my...

Hi . Thanks to everyone for the replies . What scaring me the most is the sheer exhaustion I feel ALL THE TIME . I just feel as if I could sleep around the clock . Its so difficult . If my daughter...

My journey has been anything but straightforward and I'm finding it almost impossible not to regret my decision. I had my sleeve done on December 6th. I cant really remember much about the first...

many thanks to everyone who's said "Hello" . Nice to feel I'm not alone :)

Hi everyone. I've been offered a gastric sleeve with surgery pencilled in for the 6th December. I'm really frightened and dont know whether to go through with it. Any advice for a very scared wimp ?