Hi Shelley

I see you are in the UK. Are you on Facebook? I have arranged a tummy tuck with Angela's Secret Surgery in Poland. She is UK based and very supportive of everyone who has had weight...

My hubby has been great throughout my journey. He was the one who suggested that I didn't bother waiting ofr a no from the NHS, and to pay and go private. He is pleased that I feel happier and...

I was addicted to food, and thought about what I was going to eat every waking hour. After my sleeve op, my hunger definitely disappeared. For a while I had to remember to eat, but I did still have...

Good luck Sharon, you deserve this op, and it will give you a whole new life x

This is exactly what I have been wondering, am I eating too little? I have also started exercising, as previously I was a couch potato :-) My calories are usually around the 1000 mark, and I know...

Good luck Caz, I'm sure you will be thrilled with the results xx

Oh, I forgot to say - take your pre op diet seriously. I really think it helped me as my surgeon said my op went perfectly :)

That's an excellent post from Stephy, and totally the way I feel too! (except I'm older lol) Please don't be scared because I think more people breeze through the surgery, than those who have pain...

Good news that you're feeling better x

Perfect reason and inspiration for you xxx

If it was aspirin based or non steroidal anti inflammatory, then that could be the problem. I was told no aspirin or ibuprofen ever to be taken.

I am only 4 weeks out today, and it has been a breeze for me. I noticed earlier in the thread someone saying they were 9 days since surgery, and feeling full up after eating. Most surgeons tell you...

Welcome, and well done on your choice. I too nearly went down the band route, but because of forums like this one, I was guided by others who have had experience of the sleeve. The bypass was too...

Congratulations on a good choice. I love my sleeve, best thing I ever did too!

I find I have to really concentrate when I eat, to chew it properly and eat slowly. Yesterday I went for lunch with friends, we were chatting away, our food arrived and before I thought about it I...

Once I had read about the band, I was put off for ever. They are now not looked upon as a permanent thing, just a temporary solution with a view to removing or changing after 5 years. If you look...

Sorry to hear you haven't been well since surgery. It will settle down in time. I hope it gets better for you real soon x

Sounds like you've done fine to me. I was on low fat, low carb diet for pre op, but didn't realise it was supposed to be low carb as well until a few days before my op. I lost 11lbs in 2 weeks, and...

This is my smallest whippet Candy - and she is sweet as candy!
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Candy's brother Barney...

I took 2 weeks off, but could have gone back to my desk job after a week. In fact I had my op on a Wednesday, flew home from Czech Republic on the Saturday, and was whisked off in a taxi to the...

Hi Em
I didn't ever believe I would not feel hungry. The day I came home we stayed at my brother's, and he did his usual full English breakfast. I had a protein shake, and told them I really...

The first drink given to me in the hospital after I came round was given through a straw, and I wasn't told not to use them. I don't use them normally, but wouldn't be unduly worried if I had to. ...

I wasn't expecting one, so was shocked when I saw it - but it didn't hurt a bit, and saved me getting up for a wee in the night! They removed it the next morning, and that didn't hurt either. Don't...

At first I wrote off going abroad for my sleeve, but once I found out it was £4000 cheaper, I decided to look into it. I went to Czech Republic with Cosmetic Bliss who arranged everything for you,...

All the best to you, I'm sure we have made the right choice, and most people I have spoken to say they wished they'd done it years ago!
Good luck ;)