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I really had to laugh at your post when you said about doing a shot of it to get loopy LOL! It is great hearing about everyones experiences with the surgery. My preop nurse said it was going to be very painful but I am guessing she has not had the sleeve haha. Thank you for your tips, much appreciated :-)

Thanks for your replies Ladies, I will look for liquid paracetamol, think that may be easier to stomach than pills for a while. I will ask about the liquid tramadol as well! I have bought a gadget that crushes pills too so will look at putting them in apple sauce. I know I could crush them with a spoon but think I will…

Hi Jackie, I think it is normal to feel scared and happy all at once. I am very much feeling this too, my surgery is booked for the 26th July. I have a 2 week liver shrinkage pre op diet consisting of 5x slim fasts a day which I know isn't going to be pleasant but I am looking at it as preparation for after surgery because…

Thank you for responding MangoPickle :-) I spoke to the Bariatric nurse yesterday (as I don't even know who my surgeon is yet) and was completely honest with her. She calmed me down and said that I still have 7 weeks until the surgery to lose some of the weight I have gained, which I CAN and WILL do. Re the smoking she…

Wow thanks everyone, I hadn't expected so many replies so quickly !! Your comments have really helped :-) I am reading a book I bought from Amazon called "the big book on the gastric sleeve" which is quite informative but I find its better being able to talk/email you on here getting your real life experiences! Roll on the…

Wow!!! 45lb loss in 5 weeks is absolutely amazing ! Well done you !!!! I am going to see the dietician on Friday (17th) and the appointment will follow after that. I am a little concerned though as I have gained weight since I saw the surgeon in December. I think I went into panic mode and ate everything I knew I couldn't…

Wow to the bad reaction with eggs!! I never would have thought that they would have given acid reflux how strange. Thanks for that Tip. Hopefully you are better now and have found other sorts of food to have instead. How is your tummy feeling? xx

Hi Millie Thank you for replying to my post :smile: really helpful hearing about your experiences. I guess the gas is the reason they sign you off work for 2 weeks LOL :laugh: Glad to hear that the surgery isn't too painful, I bet having had your gall bladder out you were a bit more prepared for it. I have my dieticians…

Hello :smile: I will be sleeved in February and am looking to buddy up for support and to chat about our surgeries etc. I am going to add you both if that's ok and I look forward to hearing about your journeys :flowerforyou: xx

Hi Millie Good to hear you are up and about and congrats on your surgery! :flowerforyou: I will be sleeved in February and just wanted to ask you a few questions of you don't mind? Was/is it as painful as you expected it to be or is it bearable? How are you finding your pureed food does your tummy hurt when it digests? Did…

Hi, just wondering if anyone uses this page?! :-)

Hiya, I'll buddy up with you as I will be sleeved late February and will be needing the support too :-) We can help each other xx

Thanks Paula, I will have a look now xx

Wow congratulations on your weight loss 152lbs is fantastic and really inspiring, well done! :flowerforyou: Thank you for answering my question, its something I am quite concerned about and to hear how other peoples experiences have been are really helpful. I am actually looking forward to getting back to the gym and…

Hi all, I have been heavily overweight for nearly 12 years after I left school and I'm only 28! (337lbs at the moment) I have tried every diet under the sun but my health has begun to deteriorate. I have dislocated both my knees and now have arthritis in them, have a bad back and continually getting colds etc. I can lose…

Hi all, I have been heavily overweight for nearly 12 years after I left school and I'm only 28! (337lbs at the moment) I have tried every diet under the sun but my health has begun to deteriorate. I have dislocated both my knees and now have arthritis in them, have a bad back and continually getting colds etc. I can lose…